Svartpest started out in 1999, but didnt release their first album before March 2003. This album was called Ved Den Drabelige Inngang Til Helvete, and was a typical necro old-school black-metal kinda album. Svartpest is now more viking-metal influenced band, but still aggressive and straight forward. Members of the band: Vocals/Bass -- Condatis Svarthjarte Guitar/Drums -- Frediablo Guitar -- E. Barthel