03/07/2005 22:40

Danelaw

Asatru are now Danelaw

Viking metallers Asatru are now known as Danelaw. Rob Envikson (ex-Cancer) wrote on the official website:
"I have decided to change the name of the band from Asatru to Danelaw. The reason for this is because the band was always supposed to be about Vikings, their way of life, their adventures & achievements, and everything else about Vikings, and I felt that the name Asatru did steer quite a few people into thinking the band was about the religion itself. I have received numerous emails to this effect over the years. I feel Danelaw is more relevant as it was the large chunk of England given to the Danish Vikings in 886 as a peace treaty. And, as I'm from England, and was actually born in the area that was called 'Danelaw', it felt more appropriate. The focus of the music will still be about all Vikings, not just the Danes. Mark Brawn is working on a new Danelaw logo at the moment, and as soon as it's ready, I'll update the site. Also the sight can now be reached via www.asatru.co.uk . Hail the Heathens!"

(source: the official Danelaw website)