Griffar has been formed in 1997 by the four members who still make up the band nowadays : Hellskrim (vocals-guitars), Drakhian (guitars), Krakken (bass), and Maldoror (drums). The first effort of the band came out in 2000 under the name of «Of witches and celts». This 4 titles work lasts roughly 50 minutes.
The reviews have been eulogistic. Many distributors compare Griffar to the swedish band Dissection. Then, the Griffar's music is swift as an arrow, melodic, technical, and last but not least, extreme. Through its 4 songs, Griffar invites the audience to discover a rich, complex, and various atmospheres music.

Griffar also takes care of the lyrics dealing with sorcery, paganism, fantasy and History. They give to the whole work of Griffar a gloomy atmosphere fitted to Black Metal. Two members of Griffar have some side-projects : Drakhian plays with Black Dementia and, as a session guitarist, toured in 2001 with the norwegian band Taake. Maldoror plays drums with his other band, Profane.

OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY (2002)