Immortal (band)
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Immortal is a black metal
band from Bergen, Norway
, founded in 1990 by current frontman/guitarist
Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and former guitarist Demonaz Doom Occulta
(Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers for their first three albums, and were later joined by current drummer Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) in 1996.
and Amputation, which were formed by Abbath and others in 1988. Immortal's original lineup consisted of ex-members from both of these bands. Old Funeral was founded by Abbath and Tore (Tore Bratseth), then went through a string of guitarists (including Demonaz, Varg Vikernes
and Jørn Inge Tunsberg
) until disbanding in 1992. Abbath, Demonaz, and Jørn formed Amputation, which released two demos with Demonaz on guitar and vocals, Jørn on guitars, and Padden on drums, before disbanding in 1990.
in 1991, which saw a stylistic change to black metal. This was followed by their debut album Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism
in 1992, which is similar in style to the following two albums with the exception that it is a slower tempo
than later recordings. While Jørn had already left the band and was not credited in the album insert, his guitar parts were left on the record. Immortal's early full-length releases were in traditional black metal style, but their most acclaimed album, At the Heart of Winter
, marks the period when the band began to experiment with a complex fusion of black metal and German
thrash metal
. The resulting sound (which could be called melodic black metal) which would characterize Immortal's later works.
They are often noted as having created their own niche in black metal which has guaranteed them a spot on the list of the best bands in the history of the genre. Several albums such as Pure Holocaust
, Battles In The North
, At The Heart Of Winter and Sons Of Northern Darkness
have also helped to solidify their status. With recent (2006) mid-price reissues of their classic back catalog in major markets, their music is now much more widely available.
Immortal's lyrics are based on an overall theme, a realm called "Blashyrkh", which is said to be "demon-and-battle-filled". The idea for Blashyrkh came about from Demonaz and Abbath's feelings of isolation living in Bergen. They created Blashyrkh to mirror those feelings, basing it on Norway, including "winter landscapes", "the woods, the mountains, the darkness, the fog", and "glacial valleys". Their over the top appearance with corpse paint
and the cult status of their artwork (such as the album cover of Battles in the North and the cover and internal artwork of At The Heart Of Winter) has also contributed to their notability. Gradually, Immortal gained immense popularity in the underground, partly due to their infamous music video for "The Call of the Wintermoon
".
Stand-in drummer Kolgrim said the band's style was that of "pure holocaust metal", which found its way onto the bands next album, Pure Holocaust. The album was recorded by Demonaz and Abbath; however, they found Grim just a few weeks after, and he was included in the album cover band photo. The next album, Battles in the North was recorded by only Abbath and Demonaz. They had asked Grim to leave the band, as they felt he could not help them move their music forward. Grim committed suicide in 1999; however, it is said that this was unrelated to his departure from Immortal. The band frequently headlines (as recently as 2007) a festival held in his memory, the Hole in the Sky Festival.
In 1995, the band released two video clips directed by British
artist David Palser, entitled Masters of Nebulah Frost, through Osmose Productions. They featured many bizarrely-shot images of frozen landscapes and vast forests with the band performing two songs from the album Battles In The North, "Grim And Frostbitten Kingdoms" and "Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)" on a Norwegian mountainside. The video for "Grim And Frostbitten Kingdoms" features Mayhem
drummer, Hellhammer
(Jan Axel Blomberg). These clips have become the template for many other bands producing such works, similarly to how "The Call Of The Wintermoon" is also highly influential. Hellhammer toured with the band for Battles In The North and was asked to join the band permanently, but declined.
Apart from the two core members, Abbath and Demonaz, Immortal did not find a stable lineup until 1996, when drummer Horgh joined the band and is credited on their album, Blizzard Beasts
. This album was Immortal's first true experimental style, combining the sound of their previous albums with a death metal sound. It was not critically acclaimed, although in time it has become more popular with fans. A major turning point for the band was in 1997 when Demonaz suffered acute tendinitis in his arm and was unable to continue playing, and Abbath took over for guitar. Despite this, he has continued writing lyrics and has been a manager for the band, accompanying them on tour, releasing updates and giving interviews about how things are progressing with the band. Abbath and Horgh wrote and recorded the band's next album, At The Heart Of Winter
. This album was very different from what had come before as it sounded much closer to thrash metal
than any album before, or after it, and was extremely well-received by fans and critics alike. During the tours for this album, the band recruited Iscariah to stand in for bass duties, and were so impressed with his skills that they made him a full-time member.
The next album, Damned In Black
was more similar to their old style but kept many thrashy elements as well as some death metal influences. It was well received but is frequently overlooked as it came between two of their classic albums, At The Heart Of Winter and Sons Of Northern Darkness. In 2000, Immortal signed a record contract with German
label Nuclear Blast
; this change to a more prominent record company didn't affect their style, a fact proven by their record Sons of Northern Darkness
. Two months after this, Iscariah announced his intention to leave the band and was replaced by Saroth for the next few months.
Immortal decided to split during the summer of 2003 for various personal reasons of the band members. However, in mid-October 2005, Abbath, Demonaz, and original Immortal drummer Armagedda reunited, and along with Gorgoroth
bassist King ov Hell
and Enslaved
guitarist Ice Dale (Arve Isdal), they began work on a new project, dubbed I
. This new band entered the studio at the end of April 2006 to record their debut album, Between Two Worlds, released in November 2006. Demonaz also features as lyricist for the band.
In early June 2006, German magazine Rock Hard
reported that Abbath, Demonaz and Horgh had decided to resurrect Immortal once more. Abbath is quoted as saying:
In July 2006 it was announced that Immortal would reunite for a string of summer shows in 2007. They headlined the Inferno Festival in April, the Tuska Open Air festival in June/July, Metal Camp festival in July, and the Wacken Open Air
festival in August. They also performed twice in the United States
in July 2007. Filling in as bassist for these dates was the Aura Noir
bassist Apollyon. Immortal have since announced the band's first tour of Australia and New Zealand in March 2008.
After the reunion, Abbath and Horgh decided to reform the band on a permanent basis. This was confirmed by Demonaz in an interview with Eternal Terror http://www.bravewords.com/news/67554. Apollyon
is the permanent replacement for Iscariah, and the three began working with Demonaz on material for their next album All Shall Fall
.
All Shall Fall was recorded in April–May 2009, and was released on September 25, 2009.
According to Decibel Magazine's interview, work has begun on Immortal's ninth album stating in the article "four new songs already in the works for a follow-up to All Shall Fall."
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
band from Bergen, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, founded in 1990 by current frontman/guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and former guitarist Demonaz Doom Occulta
Demonaz Doom Occulta
Harald Nævdal, born 6 July 1970, known as Demonaz Doom Occulta, or most widely known simply as Demonaz, is most recognized as the once-guitarist and chief lyricist for the Norwegian black metal band Immortal....
(Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers for their first three albums, and were later joined by current drummer Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) in 1996.
Origins
The beginnings of Immortal can be traced to two short-lived bands, Old FuneralOld Funeral
Old Funeral was a black/death metal band from Bergen, Norway.Old Funeral was one of the first bands to form in the Norwegian extreme metal scene, getting its start in 1988...
and Amputation, which were formed by Abbath and others in 1988. Immortal's original lineup consisted of ex-members from both of these bands. Old Funeral was founded by Abbath and Tore (Tore Bratseth), then went through a string of guitarists (including Demonaz, Varg Vikernes
Varg Vikernes
Varg Vikernes is a Norwegian black metal musician, writer, philosopher, religious and political activist, arsonist and convicted murderer.Vikernes was born near Bergen, Norway. In 1991, he founded the one-man music project Burzum, which quickly became popular within the early Norwegian black metal...
and Jørn Inge Tunsberg
Jørn Inge Tunsberg
Jørn Inge Tunsberg is a black metal musician. He lives in Bergen and plays guitar in the black metal band Hades Almighty and industrial metal band Dominanz. Formerly in the bands Immortal, Old Funeral, and Amputation. He was convicted for Åsane church arson on Christmas Eve of 1992 along with Varg...
) until disbanding in 1992. Abbath, Demonaz, and Jørn formed Amputation, which released two demos with Demonaz on guitar and vocals, Jørn on guitars, and Padden on drums, before disbanding in 1990.
Biography
Members of these Old Funeral and Amputation formed Immortal around 1990-1991, with Abbath on bass and lead vocals, Demonaz on guitar, and Armagedda on drums. They released their self-titled EPImmortal (EP)
Immortal is a 7" EP recorded by the Norwegian black metal band Immortal. It was later repackaged in 2000 as part of the True Kings of Norway compilation by Spikefarm Records.- Track listing :- Personnel :* Abbath – bass, vocals...
in 1991, which saw a stylistic change to black metal. This was followed by their debut album Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism
Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism
-Personnel:*Abbath Doom Occulta – bass, vocals*Demonaz Doom Occulta – electric guitar, acoustic guitar*Armagedda – drumsAdditional personnel*Engineered by Eirik Hundvin*Produced by Immortal and Eirik Hundvin*Logo and front cover by J.W.H....
in 1992, which is similar in style to the following two albums with the exception that it is a slower tempo
Tempo
In musical terminology, tempo is the speed or pace of a given piece. Tempo is a crucial element of any musical composition, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece.-Measuring tempo:...
than later recordings. While Jørn had already left the band and was not credited in the album insert, his guitar parts were left on the record. Immortal's early full-length releases were in traditional black metal style, but their most acclaimed album, At the Heart of Winter
At the Heart of Winter
- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta – guitar, bass, synths, vocals* Horgh – drums* Demonaz Doom Occulta – lyrics- External links :* * *...
, marks the period when the band began to experiment with a complex fusion of black metal and German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
. The resulting sound (which could be called melodic black metal) which would characterize Immortal's later works.
They are often noted as having created their own niche in black metal which has guaranteed them a spot on the list of the best bands in the history of the genre. Several albums such as Pure Holocaust
Pure Holocaust
-Personnel:*Demonaz Doom Occulta – guitars*Abbath Doom Occulta – bass, drums, vocals*Grim is credited for drums on the album and appears on the cover, however drums were played by Abbath.-External links:* * *...
, Battles In The North
Battles in the North
- Misprint :On some editions of this album, most notably on iTunes, many tracks are mislabelled. The songs play in the order shown above, but the song titles are given as follows:# Battles in the North# At the Stormy Gates of Mist# Through the Halls of Eternity...
, At The Heart Of Winter and Sons Of Northern Darkness
Sons of Northern Darkness
-Bonus DVD:Recorded with a handy cam by Achim Köhler, May 2, 2003 during the Metal Gods Tour, live at B.B. King's in New York.# "Wrath from Above"# "Damned in Black"# "One by One"# "Tyrants "# "Tyrants "# "Solarfall"# "Beyond the North Waves"...
have also helped to solidify their status. With recent (2006) mid-price reissues of their classic back catalog in major markets, their music is now much more widely available.
Immortal's lyrics are based on an overall theme, a realm called "Blashyrkh", which is said to be "demon-and-battle-filled". The idea for Blashyrkh came about from Demonaz and Abbath's feelings of isolation living in Bergen. They created Blashyrkh to mirror those feelings, basing it on Norway, including "winter landscapes", "the woods, the mountains, the darkness, the fog", and "glacial valleys". Their over the top appearance with corpse paint
Corpse paint
Corpse paint or corpsepaint is a style of black-and-white makeup, used mainly by black metal bands during live concerts and photo shoots. The makeup is used to intensify the bands' imagery of evil, inhumanity, and corpse-like decay. It is most commonly used just on the face, but also on arms and...
and the cult status of their artwork (such as the album cover of Battles in the North and the cover and internal artwork of At The Heart Of Winter) has also contributed to their notability. Gradually, Immortal gained immense popularity in the underground, partly due to their infamous music video for "The Call of the Wintermoon
The Call of the Wintermoon
The Call of the Wintermoon is a song by the black metal band Immortal from their album Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism. The song is notable for its music video, in which members of the band run amok in a forest and through the site of an ancient ruin, wearing corpse paint , brandishing various...
".
Stand-in drummer Kolgrim said the band's style was that of "pure holocaust metal", which found its way onto the bands next album, Pure Holocaust. The album was recorded by Demonaz and Abbath; however, they found Grim just a few weeks after, and he was included in the album cover band photo. The next album, Battles in the North was recorded by only Abbath and Demonaz. They had asked Grim to leave the band, as they felt he could not help them move their music forward. Grim committed suicide in 1999; however, it is said that this was unrelated to his departure from Immortal. The band frequently headlines (as recently as 2007) a festival held in his memory, the Hole in the Sky Festival.
In 1995, the band released two video clips directed by British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
artist David Palser, entitled Masters of Nebulah Frost, through Osmose Productions. They featured many bizarrely-shot images of frozen landscapes and vast forests with the band performing two songs from the album Battles In The North, "Grim And Frostbitten Kingdoms" and "Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)" on a Norwegian mountainside. The video for "Grim And Frostbitten Kingdoms" features Mayhem
Mayhem (band)
Mayhem is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1984 in Oslo, Norway and regarded as one of the pioneers of the influential Norwegian black metal scene...
drummer, Hellhammer
Jan Axel Blomberg
Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg is a three time Spellemannprisen award-winning heavy metal drummer. He is most well known for his drumming with the band Mayhem, with which he began his career...
(Jan Axel Blomberg). These clips have become the template for many other bands producing such works, similarly to how "The Call Of The Wintermoon" is also highly influential. Hellhammer toured with the band for Battles In The North and was asked to join the band permanently, but declined.
Apart from the two core members, Abbath and Demonaz, Immortal did not find a stable lineup until 1996, when drummer Horgh joined the band and is credited on their album, Blizzard Beasts
Blizzard Beasts
- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta - bass, vocals* Demonaz Doom Occulta - guitar* Horgh - drums- Charts :- External links :* *...
. This album was Immortal's first true experimental style, combining the sound of their previous albums with a death metal sound. It was not critically acclaimed, although in time it has become more popular with fans. A major turning point for the band was in 1997 when Demonaz suffered acute tendinitis in his arm and was unable to continue playing, and Abbath took over for guitar. Despite this, he has continued writing lyrics and has been a manager for the band, accompanying them on tour, releasing updates and giving interviews about how things are progressing with the band. Abbath and Horgh wrote and recorded the band's next album, At The Heart Of Winter
At the Heart of Winter
- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta – guitar, bass, synths, vocals* Horgh – drums* Demonaz Doom Occulta – lyrics- External links :* * *...
. This album was very different from what had come before as it sounded much closer to thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
than any album before, or after it, and was extremely well-received by fans and critics alike. During the tours for this album, the band recruited Iscariah to stand in for bass duties, and were so impressed with his skills that they made him a full-time member.
The next album, Damned In Black
Damned in Black
Damned in Black is the sixth album by the Norwegian black metal band, Immortal, and the first album where Iscariah plays the bass, the bassist/vocalist of the band Dead To This World...
was more similar to their old style but kept many thrashy elements as well as some death metal influences. It was well received but is frequently overlooked as it came between two of their classic albums, At The Heart Of Winter and Sons Of Northern Darkness. In 2000, Immortal signed a record contract with German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
label Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic...
; this change to a more prominent record company didn't affect their style, a fact proven by their record Sons of Northern Darkness
Sons of Northern Darkness
-Bonus DVD:Recorded with a handy cam by Achim Köhler, May 2, 2003 during the Metal Gods Tour, live at B.B. King's in New York.# "Wrath from Above"# "Damned in Black"# "One by One"# "Tyrants "# "Tyrants "# "Solarfall"# "Beyond the North Waves"...
. Two months after this, Iscariah announced his intention to leave the band and was replaced by Saroth for the next few months.
Immortal decided to split during the summer of 2003 for various personal reasons of the band members. However, in mid-October 2005, Abbath, Demonaz, and original Immortal drummer Armagedda reunited, and along with Gorgoroth
Gorgoroth
Gorgoroth is a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen. Formed in 1992 by Infernus , the band is named after the dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor from J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. The group is currently signed to Regain Records and have released...
bassist King ov Hell
King ov Hell
Tom Cato Visnes , better known as King ov Hell or simply King, is a Norwegian musician and ex-teacher. He is best known as the former bassist of black metal band Gorgoroth, but he is also the co-founder of Ov Hell, God Seed, Jotunspor, Sahg and I...
and Enslaved
Enslaved (band)
Enslaved is a progressive black metal band formed in June 1991 in Sveio, Norway, and currently based out of Bergen, Norway.-History:Enslaved was formed in June 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson when they were 13 and 17 years old, respectively. The band name was inspired by an Immortal demo...
guitarist Ice Dale (Arve Isdal), they began work on a new project, dubbed I
I (band)
I is a Norwegian heavy metal supergroup formed in 2006 in Norway. I contains members from various black metal bands; Immortal , Gorgoroth , and Enslaved...
. This new band entered the studio at the end of April 2006 to record their debut album, Between Two Worlds, released in November 2006. Demonaz also features as lyricist for the band.
In early June 2006, German magazine Rock Hard
Rock Hard (magazine)
Rock Hard is a heavy metal magazine originally released in Germany. It was founded in 1983 by Holger Stratmann and is dedicated to all styles of rock and heavy metal. The magazine has independent offspring with the same name in France, Greece, Italy and Spain....
reported that Abbath, Demonaz and Horgh had decided to resurrect Immortal once more. Abbath is quoted as saying:
In July 2006 it was announced that Immortal would reunite for a string of summer shows in 2007. They headlined the Inferno Festival in April, the Tuska Open Air festival in June/July, Metal Camp festival in July, and the Wacken Open Air
Wacken Open Air
Wacken Open Air is a summer open air heavy metal music festival. It takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany...
festival in August. They also performed twice in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in July 2007. Filling in as bassist for these dates was the Aura Noir
Aura Noir
Aura Noir is a black metal/thrash metal band from Oslo, Norway. Aura Noir is heavily influenced by early thrash bands such as Slayer, Sodom and Kreator, to the latter they have also dedicated some of their songs...
bassist Apollyon. Immortal have since announced the band's first tour of Australia and New Zealand in March 2008.
After the reunion, Abbath and Horgh decided to reform the band on a permanent basis. This was confirmed by Demonaz in an interview with Eternal Terror http://www.bravewords.com/news/67554. Apollyon
Apollyon (musician)
Apollyon is a black metal/thrash metal multi-instrumentalist, formerly associated with Dødheimsgard and Cadaver, now playing in Aura Noir and also Immortal after its reforming in 2006. He has done guest vocals on the Darkthrone albums Plaguewielder and Sardonic Wrath, and also on Audiopain's EP 1986...
is the permanent replacement for Iscariah, and the three began working with Demonaz on material for their next album All Shall Fall
All Shall Fall
- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta – guitar, vocals* Apollyon – bass* Horgh – drums* Demonaz Doom Occulta – lyrics* Are Mundal – "Unearthly Kingdom" introAdditional personnel* Immortal – production* Peter Tägtgren – production, mixing* Pytten – engineering...
.
All Shall Fall was recorded in April–May 2009, and was released on September 25, 2009.
According to Decibel Magazine's interview, work has begun on Immortal's ninth album stating in the article "four new songs already in the works for a follow-up to All Shall Fall."
Controversy
In its infancy, the band promoted anti-religion through their logo, which contained an inverted cross and a small pentagram embedded within the text "Immortal", and through the lyrics and song titles on their first full length album, Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism. However, Immortal does not currently espouse satanism. The band has also distanced itself from the criminal activities and controversy that is usually associated with black metal. There have been a few minor controversies with members of Immortal after they have left the band, such as original rhythm guitarist Jørn's conviction of church burning, as well as Erik "Grim" Brødreskift's suicide in 1999.Full-length albums
- Diabolical Fullmoon MysticismDiabolical Fullmoon Mysticism-Personnel:*Abbath Doom Occulta – bass, vocals*Demonaz Doom Occulta – electric guitar, acoustic guitar*Armagedda – drumsAdditional personnel*Engineered by Eirik Hundvin*Produced by Immortal and Eirik Hundvin*Logo and front cover by J.W.H....
(1992) - Pure HolocaustPure Holocaust-Personnel:*Demonaz Doom Occulta – guitars*Abbath Doom Occulta – bass, drums, vocals*Grim is credited for drums on the album and appears on the cover, however drums were played by Abbath.-External links:* * *...
(1993) - Battles in the NorthBattles in the North- Misprint :On some editions of this album, most notably on iTunes, many tracks are mislabelled. The songs play in the order shown above, but the song titles are given as follows:# Battles in the North# At the Stormy Gates of Mist# Through the Halls of Eternity...
(1995) - Blizzard BeastsBlizzard Beasts- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta - bass, vocals* Demonaz Doom Occulta - guitar* Horgh - drums- Charts :- External links :* *...
(1997) - At the Heart of WinterAt the Heart of Winter- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta – guitar, bass, synths, vocals* Horgh – drums* Demonaz Doom Occulta – lyrics- External links :* * *...
(1999) - Damned in BlackDamned in BlackDamned in Black is the sixth album by the Norwegian black metal band, Immortal, and the first album where Iscariah plays the bass, the bassist/vocalist of the band Dead To This World...
(2000) - Sons of Northern DarknessSons of Northern Darkness-Bonus DVD:Recorded with a handy cam by Achim Köhler, May 2, 2003 during the Metal Gods Tour, live at B.B. King's in New York.# "Wrath from Above"# "Damned in Black"# "One by One"# "Tyrants "# "Tyrants "# "Solarfall"# "Beyond the North Waves"...
(2002) - All Shall FallAll Shall Fall- Personnel :* Abbath Doom Occulta – guitar, vocals* Apollyon – bass* Horgh – drums* Demonaz Doom Occulta – lyrics* Are Mundal – "Unearthly Kingdom" introAdditional personnel* Immortal – production* Peter Tägtgren – production, mixing* Pytten – engineering...
(2009)
Current members
- Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) – vocals, guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
(1989–2003, 2006–present) - Demonaz Doom OccultaDemonaz Doom OccultaHarald Nævdal, born 6 July 1970, known as Demonaz Doom Occulta, or most widely known simply as Demonaz, is most recognized as the once-guitarist and chief lyricist for the Norwegian black metal band Immortal....
(Harald Nævdal) – guitar (up to 1997), lyricsLyricistA lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
(1989–2003, 2006–present) - HorghHorghHorgh is a Norwegian drummer, currently playing for Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy and Norwegian black metal band Immortal....
(Reidar Horghagen) – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(1996–2003, 2006–present) - ApollyonApollyon (musician)Apollyon is a black metal/thrash metal multi-instrumentalist, formerly associated with Dødheimsgard and Cadaver, now playing in Aura Noir and also Immortal after its reforming in 2006. He has done guest vocals on the Darkthrone albums Plaguewielder and Sardonic Wrath, and also on Audiopain's EP 1986...
(Ole Jørgen Moe) – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2006–present)
Past members
- Iscariah (Stian Smørholm) – bass guitar (1999–2002)
- Saroth (Yngve Liljebäck) – bass guitar (2002–2003)
- AresAres (musician)Ronny Hovland, better known as Ares, is a Norwegian metal vocalist, guitarist and bassist, and the founder of the Norwegian death metal band Aeternus.-Biography:...
– bass guitar (1998) - HellhammerJan Axel BlombergJan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg is a three time Spellemannprisen award-winning heavy metal drummer. He is most well known for his drumming with the band Mayhem, with which he began his career...
(Jan Axel Blomberg) – drums (1995) - GrimErik BrødreskiftErik Brødreskift was a Norwegian drummer, who played in several black metal bands during his career...
(Erik Brødreskift) – drums (1993–1994) - Kolgrim – drums (1992)
- Jörn TonsbergHades AlmightyHades Almighty is a black metal band hailing from Bergen, Norway. They were formed in 1992, originally under the moniker Hades. They were forced to change their name to Hades Almighty in 1998, following complaints from an American band with a prior claim to the name.-Biography:Hades were formed in...
– guitar (1989–1991) - Armagedda – drums (1990–1992)
- Kapten Galachtik - bass guitar (1992–1993)
Membership timeline
| 1989 (as Amputation) |
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| 1990–1991 |
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| 1991–1992 |
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| 1992–1993 |
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| 1993 |
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| 1993–1995 |
Erik Brødreskift Erik Brødreskift was a Norwegian drummer, who played in several black metal bands during his career... – drums |
| 1995–1996 |
Jan Axel Blomberg Jan Axel "Hellhammer" Blomberg is a three time Spellemannprisen award-winning heavy metal drummer. He is most well known for his drumming with the band Mayhem, with which he began his career... – drums |
| 1996–1997 |
Horgh Horgh is a Norwegian drummer, currently playing for Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy and Norwegian black metal band Immortal.... – drums |
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| 2006–present |
Apollyon (musician) Apollyon is a black metal/thrash metal multi-instrumentalist, formerly associated with Dødheimsgard and Cadaver, now playing in Aura Noir and also Immortal after its reforming in 2006. He has done guest vocals on the Darkthrone albums Plaguewielder and Sardonic Wrath, and also on Audiopain's EP 1986... – bass guitar |
External links
- Official website
- Biography
- Official MySpace page
- Immortal on Rockdetector
- [ Immortal] on Allmusic