Den Saakaldte is a Norwegian black metal supergroup from Oslo, founded in 2006 by Michael "Sykelig" Siouzios. The band began as a solo project but evolved into a full group featuring members from notable bands such as Mayhem and Shining. Den Saakaldte released their debut EP Øl, mørke og depresjon (2008), which received mixed to positive reviews. Their first studio album, All Hail Pessimism (2009), garnered more favorable criticism. The band performed at the Inferno Metal Festival Norway and embarked on their first European tour. In 2014, they released their second studio album, Kapittel II: Faen i Helvete (2014). Other notable releases include the album Pesten Som Tar Over (2018) and the split EP Shining / Den Saakaldte (2008).
