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'''Immortal''' is a Norwegian ] band from ]. The group was founded in 1991 by frontman and guitarist ] (Olve Eikemo) and guitarist ] (Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers (including Grim, Armagedda and ]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.immortalofficial.com/blog/?page_id=184 |title=Immortal Official Web Site: Band |website=Immortalofficial.com |access-date=10 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714050519/http://www.immortalofficial.com/blog/?page_id=184 |archive-date=14 July 2012 }}</ref> and were later joined by former drummer ] (Reidar Horghagen) in 1996.


In March 2015, long-serving member Abbath announced his departure from the group following a dispute with the other members of the band, and he went on to form a new band under his name called ].<ref name="blabbermouth"/> It was initially reported that following Abbath's departure, the band would split up. However, In August 2015, Demonaz and Horgh said that the band would continue without Abbath.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/abbath-less-immortal-begins-work-on-new-material-we-will-continue-what-we-believe-in/ | title=ABBATH-Less IMMORTAL Begins Work On New Material: 'We Will Continue What We Believe In' | work=] | date=12 August 2015 | access-date=12 August 2015}}</ref><ref name="MH20150813">{{cite web | url=http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-08-13/immortal-move-on-without-abbath | title=Immortal move on without Abbath | last1=Munro |first1=Scott | date=13 August 2015 | access-date=13 August 2015| publisher=Team Rock Limited | quote=Immortal is much more than just a band, and much more {{sic|then}} just a form of music. The departure of one member cannot change that. We will continue what we believe in. }}</ref> Demonaz would return to playing guitar with the band for the first time since 1997, and would do vocals as well. '']'' was officially released on 6 July 2018 under ]. Although the band has been a trio for most of its history, several albums have been recorded as a duo, with varying combinations of Abbath, Demonaz, and Horgh.
'''Immortal''' is a ] band from ], ], founded in 1990 by current ] and ] ] (Olve Eikemo) and former guitarist ] (Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers (including ], Armagedda and ]) for their first three albums <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.immortalofficial.com/blog/?page_id=184 |title=Immortal Official Web Site: Band |work=immortalofficial.com |accessdate=10 September 2012}}</ref> and were later joined by current drummer ] (Reidar Horghagen) in 1996.


==History== ==History==
===First three albums (1991–1996)===
The beginnings of Immortal can be traced to two short-lived bands, ] 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 Bratseth), then went through a string of guitarists (including Demonaz, ] and ]) 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.
Immortal arose from two short-lived bands, ] 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, ] and ]) until disbanding in 1992. 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.


Members of Old Funeral and Amputation formed Immortal in 1990, with Abbath on bass and lead vocals, Demonaz on guitar, and Armagedda on drums. The style on their early demo recordings was ] influenced by ] and ],<ref name=thebrothersgrim01>Brad Angle: . In: '']''. 2007.</ref> before the band was influenced by ]<ref>], Didrik Søderlind: '']'', First Edition, Feral House 1998, p. 39.</ref> and bands like ] and ].<ref name=thebrothersgrim01/> They released their ] in 1991, which saw a stylistic change to black metal. This was followed by their debut album '']'' in 1992. Immortal's early full-length releases were in traditional black metal style, but their most acclaimed album, '']'', marks the period when the band began to experiment with a complex fusion of black metal and ] ]. The resulting sound would characterize Immortal's later works. Members of Old Funeral and Amputation formed Immortal in 1991,<ref name=Allmusic/> with Abbath on bass and lead vocals, Demonaz on guitar, Jørn on guitar and Armagedda on drums. The music on their early demo recordings was ],<ref name=loc39>], Didrik Søderlind: '']'', First Edition, Feral House 1998, p. 39.</ref> with lyrics influenced by ] and ].<ref name=thebrothersgrim01>Brad Angle: . In: '']''. 2007.</ref> The band then became influenced by ]<ref name=loc39/> and bands like ] and ].<ref name=thebrothersgrim01/> They released their ] in 1991, which saw a stylistic change to black metal. This was followed by their debut album '']'' in 1992 with a raw sound. Their second full-length album '']'' released in 1993 is well regarded in the black metal genre and seen as a high-water mark. '']'' featured a relatively more polished production than their debut, with ambitious songs played at breakneck speeds, and grandiose lyrics based on evil and darkness.


'']'' released in 1995 picks up where its predecessor left off, featuring extreme tempos, low-fidelity production, and lyrics about coldness or wintery landscapes.
In 1995, the band released two video clips directed by ] 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 ] drummer, ] (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.


In 1995, the band released two video clips directed by British artist David Palser, entitled ''Masters of Nebulah Frost'', through ]. They featured many bizarrely-shot images of frozen landscapes and vast forests with the band performing two songs from the album '']'', "Grim and Frostbitten Kingdoms" and "Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)", on a Norwegian mountainside. The video for "Grim and Frostbitten Kingdoms" features ] drummer, ] (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.
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, '']''. This album was Immortal's first true experimental style, combining the sound of their previous albums with a ] sound. A major turning point for the band was in 1997 when Demonaz suffered acute ] 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. 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.


===''Blizzard Beasts'' and ''At the Heart of Winter'' (1996–1999)===
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 ].


'']'' released in 1997 introduced technical thrash elements with shorter more focused songs, though it contained the epic "Mountains of Might" and continued the lyrical themes of cold and winter.
The next album, '']'' 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 ] label ]; 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.


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 the album '']''. A major turning point for the band was in 1997 when Demonaz suffered acute ] in his arm and was unable to continue playing, and Abbath took over for guitar. Despite this, Demonaz 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.
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 ] bassist ] and ] guitarist Ice Dale (Arve Isdal), they began work on a new project, dubbed ]. This new band entered the studio at the end of April 2006 to record their debut album, '']'', released in November 2006. Demonaz also features as lyricist for the band.


Abbath and Horgh wrote and recorded the band's next album, '']''. Immortal's early full-length releases were in traditional black metal style, but their most acclaimed album, '']'', marks the period when the band began to experiment with a complex fusion of black metal and ],<ref name=thrash>{{cite web|author=John Serba |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/at-the-heart-of-winter-mw0000056436 |title=At the Heart of Winter - Immortal |website=] |date=7 December 1999 |access-date=29 November 2016}}</ref> resulting in the sound of Immortal's later works. During the tours for this album, the band recruited Iscariah to stand in for bass duties, and made him a full-time member.
In early June 2006, German magazine '']'' reported that Abbath, Demonaz and Horgh had decided to resurrect Immortal once more. Abbath is quoted as saying:

Erik "Grim" Brødreskift committed suicide in 1999. Grim appeared on the on cover of '']'' and is credited as the drummer (though he did not play on the album), and toured with Immortal as their drummer. The band frequently headlined the ] festival held in his memory.

===''Damned in Black'' and ''Sons of Northern Darkness'' (2000–2003)===
The next album, '']'' was more similar to their old style. It was well received, but is frequently overlooked as it came between two of their classic albums, ''At the Heart of Winter'' and '']''. In 2000, the EP ''Immortal'' was repackaged as part of the ''True Kings of Norway'' compilation by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spirit-of-metal.com/en/album/True_Kings_of_Norway/5652|title=Immortal : True Kings of Norway}}</ref> Also in 2000, Immortal signed a record contract with German label ]; 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.

=== Split (2003–2007) ===
Immortal decided to split during the summer of 2003 for various personal reasons of the band members. Following the split, Abbath began working on new material during that same year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Fisher |first=Jason |date=November 15, 2006 |title=I Interview with Abbath |url=https://thegauntlet.com/article/1225/23466/i-interview-with-abbath |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=thegauntlet.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He enlisted ] guitarist ] (Arve Isdal), ] bassist ] and original Immortal drummer Armagedda for a new band named ], while Demonaz featured as the band's lyricist.<ref name=":0" /> The band released their debut album, '']'', released in November 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2006-10-26 |title=IMMORTAL Frontman's I Project: 'Between Two Worlds' To Receive Multi-Format Release |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/immortal-frontman-s-i-project-between-two-worlds-to-receive-multi-format-release/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>

In early June 2006, German magazine '']'' reported that Abbath, Demonaz and Horgh had decided to resurrect Immortal and start touring again in 2007. Abbath is quoted as saying:


{{cquote|I didn't really want to say it, but I don't give a shit. We will come back, stronger than ever. I've met with Horgh for the first time in over a year. He's built his new house here, right around the corner. In the next few days we will begin to rehearse our old 'Blizzard Beasts' classics. I'm already really hot on the idea. Immortal are timeless frost. One year more or less doesn't make a difference. We have all the time in the world.}} {{cquote|I didn't really want to say it, but I don't give a shit. We will come back, stronger than ever. I've met with Horgh for the first time in over a year. He's built his new house here, right around the corner. In the next few days we will begin to rehearse our old 'Blizzard Beasts' classics. I'm already really hot on the idea. Immortal are timeless frost. One year more or less doesn't make a difference. We have all the time in the world.}}


=== Reunion and ''All Shall Fall'' (2007–2014) ===
In 2007, Immortal reunited for a string of summer shows. They headlined the ] in April, the ] festival in June/July, ] festival in July, and the ] festival in August. They also performed twice in the ] in July 2007. Filling in as bassist for these dates was ] bassist ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59518|title=Reunited Immortal to Headline Norway's Inferno Festival|publisher=]|date=2006-10-01|accessdate=2006-10-01}}</ref> Immortal first toured Australia and New Zealand in March 2008.
In 2007, Immortal reunited for a string of summer shows. They headlined the ] in April, the ] festival in June/July, ] festival in July, and the ] festival in August. They also performed twice in the United States in July 2007. Filling in as bassist for these dates was ] bassist ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59518|title=Reunited Immortal to Headline Norway's Inferno Festival|work=]|date=1 October 2006|access-date=1 October 2006}}</ref> Immortal first toured 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.<ref>. ]. 2007-06-06. Retrieved 2012-01-05.</ref> ] is the permanent replacement for Iscariah, and the three began working with Demonaz on material for their next album '']''. ''All Shall Fall'' was recorded in April–May 2009, and was released on September 25, 2009.<ref>{{cite web | title = New Album Release Date | url = http://www.immortalofficial.com/oldnews.html | accessdate = 2009-08-03 }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>


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.<ref>. ]. 6 June 2007. Retrieved 2012-01-05.</ref> Apollyon was the permanent replacement for Iscariah, and the three began working with Demonaz on material for their next album '']''. ''All Shall Fall'' was recorded in April–May 2009, and was released on 25 September 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Album Release Date |url=http://www.immortalofficial.com/oldnews.html |access-date=3 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628045255/http://www.immortalofficial.com/oldnews.html |archive-date=28 June 2009 }}</ref>
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''".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=329345|title=Immortal Interview, september 09}}{{Dead link|date=September 2011}}</ref>


According to ]'s interview, work had 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''".<ref name="Decibel 2009">{{cite web|url=http://www.decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=329345|title=Immortal Interview, Decibel magazine, October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090914035503/http://www.decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=329345|archive-date=14 September 2009}}</ref>
==Lyrical style==
Immortal's lyrics are based on an overall theme, a realm called "Blashyrkh", which is said to be "demon-and-battle-filled".<ref>{{cite web|last=Serba |first=John |url=http://allmusic.com/artist/immortal-p212822/biography |title=Immortal |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2011-07-18}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.immortal.nu/eng/interviews/interview_2009_decibel.shtml |title="Decibel" braves a permanent winter to explore Immortal's grim and frostbitten kingdom - Interview with Immortal from "Decibel" Magazine (October 2009) |publisher=Immortal.nu |date= |accessdate=2011-07-18}}</ref>


Abbath and Demonaz were interviewed in the 2009 American documentary by Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell, '']''.
== Appearance ==


=== Legal battle, Abbath's exit, and ''Northern Chaos Gods'' (2014–2020) ===
Their over-the-top appearance with ] and the cult status{{citation needed|date=September 2012}} 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''){{citation needed|date=September 2012}} has also contributed to their notability. Gradually, Immortal gained immense popularity in the underground, partly due to their infamous music video for "]".{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}
The members of Immortal were involved in a legal battle with each other over the rights to the Immortal trademark.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/immortal-members-involved-in-legal-battle-over-rights-to-band-name/ |title=Immortal Members Embroiled In Legal Battle Over Rights To Band Name |work=] |date=11 December 2014 |access-date=29 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Pål Nordseth |url=http://www.dagbladet.no/2014/12/11/kultur/musikk/black_metal/immortal/metal/36641302/ |title=De er et av verdens største black metal-band. Nå krangler de om rettighetene til logoen - kultur |website=Dagbladet.no |date=11 December 2014 |access-date=29 November 2016}}</ref> They were also due to submit a new album to the ] label, though little information regarding the album and its release had been disclosed. It is confirmed, however, by Abbath that the album had been completed with the aid of various musicians.<ref>{{cite news|title=ABBATH: I Thought DEMONAZ And HORGH Quit IMMORTAL|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/abbath-i-thought-demonaz-and-horgh-quit-immortal/|work=]|access-date=23 December 2014}}</ref>


In March 2015, Abbath left Immortal as a result of this conflict and an inability to move forward. Abbath has continued to record and perform as a solo act under his name.<ref name="blabbermouth">{{cite news | url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/abbath-puts-immortal-to-rest-launches-new-band/ | title=Abbath Puts Immortal To Rest, Launches New Band | work=] | date=26 March 2015 | access-date=26 March 2015}}</ref>
== Discography ==

; Studio albums
On 8 January 2018, the band posted via ] an update on Immortal's upcoming ninth full-length, stating "We have put a massive amount of energy into this, and wanted to deliver our absolutely best.
* '']'' (1992)
It has been a pleasure to finish the studio process and most of all being stoked about the final result. ] has done an outstanding job in producing and mixing it. We now look forward to have it released, and are excited to share our 9th full length with you all."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.facebook.com/immortalofficial/photos/a.442873947317.234252.7973092317/10156123295147318/?type=3&theater |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/7973092317/10156123295147318 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=IMMORTAL HAS COMPLETED NEW ALBUM!|publisher=Immortal|date=8 January 2018|access-date=8 January 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The album was released under Nuclear Blast Records as '']'' on 6 July 2018.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://bravewords.com/news/exclusive-immortal-frontman-demonaz-talks-new-album-i-dont-think-weve-ever-been-as-focused-on-the-songwriting|title=Exclusive: IMMORTAL Frontman DEMONAZ Talks New Album – "I Don't Think We've Ever Been As Focused On The Songwriting"|magazine=]|access-date=18 April 2018|date=18 April 2018}}</ref> The album features original member Demonaz on vocals and guitar. Tägtgren played bass on the album, with the exact timing of Apollyon's departure being unclear.
* '']'' (1993)

* '']'' (1995)
=== Legal battle, Horgh's exit, and ''War Against All'' (2020–present) ===
* '']'' (1997)
In August 2020, it was announced that Demonaz and Horgh were involved with a legal dispute over the rights to the band's name. Demonaz had registered the name with the Norwegian Patent Office as his exclusive trademark in July 2019, which was approved; however, Horgh chose to appeal the registration, and the matter was ruled in his favor, meaning that Demonaz no longer has the exclusive right to the Immortal name. Horgh was unaware of the initial sole registration made by Demonaz.<ref>{{cite news|title=IMMORTAL's DEMONAZ And HORGH Are Fighting Over Rights To Band's Name|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/immortals-demonaz-and-horgh-are-fighting-over-rights-to-bands-name|work=]|access-date=23 November 2020|date=4 August 2020}}</ref>
* '']'' (1999)

* '']'' (2000)
On 24 October 2022, the band announced that their tenth studio album, '']'', would be released in 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Immortal Announces New Album, ''War Against All''|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/immortal-announces-new-album-war-against-all|work=]|access-date=25 October 2022|date=24 October 2022}}</ref> It was also revealed that Demonaz was listed as the only member of the band, indicating that he won the dispute of the rights to the band's name against Horgh.<ref>{{cite news|author=Greg Kennelty|title=Immortal, Now Just Demonaz, Announces New Album ''War Against All''|url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/immortal-now-just-demonaz-announces-new-album-war-against-all|work=Metal Injection|access-date=25 October 2022|date=24 October 2022}}</ref> In March 2023, the band released the title track to the album, which was revealed to be coming out on 26 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/immortal-release-brand-new-single-album-title/|title=Immortal Release Brand New Single & Lyric Video For Album Title "War Against All"|website=Sonic Perspectives|access-date=March 21, 2023|date=March 21, 2023}}</ref>
* '']'' (2002)

* '']'' (2009)
==Lyrical style==
Immortal's lyrics are based on an overall theme, a realm called ''Blashyrkh'' which is said to be "]-and-battle-filled"<ref name="Allmusic">{{cite web |last=Serba |first=John |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=immortal-mn0000094102|pure_url=yes}} |title=Immortal |website=] |access-date=18 July 2011}}</ref> and a "fusion of gothic, Nordic, and heroic themes."<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Marone|first=V.|year=2014|title=A Winterhorde in a Ravenrealm: Immortal's lyrics as an expression of Northeroic Gothic |url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/273131967|journal=Aeternum: The Journal of Contemporary Gothic Studies|volume=1 |issue=2|pages=40–60}}</ref> The idea for Blashyrkh came about from Demonaz and Abbath's feelings of isolation living in ]. 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".<ref name="Decibel 2009" /> When writing lyrics, the band's lyricist Demonaz often takes long walks in the Norwegian countryside near his hometown of Bergen for inspiration. Unlike many early black metal bands, Immortal does not have ]-themed lyrics,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/immortalinterview_2.htm |title=Immortal Interview |website=Heavymetal.about.com |access-date=29 November 2016 |archive-date=24 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324022615/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/interviews/a/immortalinterview_2.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> opting instead for basing the genre's inherent concepts of darkness and evil in the fantasy setting of Blashyrkh. However, on the band's first album, there were a few satanic references but without any lyrics attacking religion.


==Members==
; Other releases
===Current members===
* ''Suffocate'' demo (1991)
* ] (Harald Nævdal) – lyrics (1991–present), guitars (1991–1997, 2015–present), vocals (2015–present)
* '']'' EP (1991)
* '']'' 5-way split (2000)
* '']'' DVD (2010)


== Members == ===Past members===
* ] (Olve Eikemo) – vocals (1991–2015), guitars (1998–2015), bass (1991–1998), studio drums (1993–1995)
; Current members
* ] – guitars (1991)
* ] (Olve Eikemo) – ], ] (1989–2003, 2006–present)
* Armagedda (Gerhard Herfindal) – drums (1991–1992)
* ] (Harald Nævdal) – guitar (up to 1997), ] (1989–2003, 2006–present)
* ] (Reidar Horghagen) – ] (1996–2003, 2006–present) * Grim (Erik Brødreskift) – drums (1993–1994; died 1999)
* ] (Ole Jørgen Moe) – ] (2006–present) * ] (Reidar Horghagen) – drums (1996–2022)
* Iscariah (Stian Smørholm) – bass (1999–2002)
* ] (Ole Jørgen Moe) – bass (2006–2015)


; Past members ===Live members===
* Kolgrim (a.k.a. Padden) (Jan Atle Åserød) – drums (1992–1993)
* Iscariah (Stian Smørholm) – bass guitar (1999–2002)
* Saroth (Yngve Liljebäck) – bass guitar (2002–2003)
* ] – bass guitar (1998)
* ] (Jan Axel Blomberg) – drums (1995) * ] (Jan Axel Blomberg) – drums (1995)
* ] (Erik Brødreskift) – drums (1993–1994) (Deceased) * ] (Ronny Hovland) – bass (1998)
* Saroth (Yngve Liljebäck) – bass (2002–2003)
* Kolgrim (a. k. a. Padden) (Jan Atle Åserød) – drums (1992)
* ] – guitar (1989–1991)
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* ''Immortal'' (EP, 1991)
* ''Masters of Nebulah Frost'' (VHS, 1995)
* ''True Kings of Norway'' (5-way split, 2000)
* ''Live at BB Kings Club New York'' (DVD, 2003)
* ''Valley of the Damned / Hordes of War'' (2-way split, 2009)
* '']'' (DVD, 2010)


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Norwegian black metal band

Immortal
Former members Abbath (left) and Apollyon performing at Hole in the Sky festival in 2011Former members Abbath (left) and Apollyon performing at Hole in the Sky festival in 2011
Background information
OriginBergen, Norway
GenresBlack metal
Years active
  • 1991–2003
  • 2006–present
Labels
Spinoffs
Spinoff ofOld Funeral
Members
Past members
Websiteimmortalofficial.com

Immortal is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen. The group was founded in 1991 by frontman and guitarist Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and guitarist Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal). The pair worked with various drummers (including Grim, Armagedda and Hellhammer), and were later joined by former drummer Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) in 1996.

In March 2015, long-serving member Abbath announced his departure from the group following a dispute with the other members of the band, and he went on to form a new band under his name called Abbath. It was initially reported that following Abbath's departure, the band would split up. However, In August 2015, Demonaz and Horgh said that the band would continue without Abbath. Demonaz would return to playing guitar with the band for the first time since 1997, and would do vocals as well. Northern Chaos Gods was officially released on 6 July 2018 under Nuclear Blast Records. Although the band has been a trio for most of its history, several albums have been recorded as a duo, with varying combinations of Abbath, Demonaz, and Horgh.

History

First three albums (1991–1996)

Immortal arose from two short-lived bands, Old Funeral 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. 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.

Members of Old Funeral and Amputation formed Immortal in 1991, with Abbath on bass and lead vocals, Demonaz on guitar, Jørn on guitar and Armagedda on drums. The music on their early demo recordings was death metal, with lyrics influenced by Morbid Angel and Possessed. The band then became influenced by Euronymous and bands like Bathory and Celtic Frost. They released their self-titled EP in 1991, which saw a stylistic change to black metal. This was followed by their debut album Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism in 1992 with a raw sound. Their second full-length album Pure Holocaust released in 1993 is well regarded in the black metal genre and seen as a high-water mark. Pure Holocaust featured a relatively more polished production than their debut, with ambitious songs played at breakneck speeds, and grandiose lyrics based on evil and darkness.

Battles in the North released in 1995 picks up where its predecessor left off, featuring extreme tempos, low-fidelity production, and lyrics about coldness or wintery landscapes.

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.

Blizzard Beasts and At the Heart of Winter (1996–1999)

Blizzard Beasts released in 1997 introduced technical thrash elements with shorter more focused songs, though it contained the epic "Mountains of Might" and continued the lyrical themes of cold and winter.

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 the album Blizzard Beasts. 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, Demonaz 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. 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, resulting in the sound of Immortal's later works. During the tours for this album, the band recruited Iscariah to stand in for bass duties, and made him a full-time member.

Erik "Grim" Brødreskift committed suicide in 1999. Grim appeared on the on cover of Pure Holocaust and is credited as the drummer (though he did not play on the album), and toured with Immortal as their drummer. The band frequently headlined the Hole in the Sky festival held in his memory.

Damned in Black and Sons of Northern Darkness (2000–2003)

The next album, Damned in Black was more similar to their old style. 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, the EP Immortal was repackaged as part of the True Kings of Norway compilation by Spinefarm Records. Also 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.

Split (2003–2007)

Immortal decided to split during the summer of 2003 for various personal reasons of the band members. Following the split, Abbath began working on new material during that same year. He enlisted Enslaved guitarist Ice Dale (Arve Isdal), Gorgoroth bassist King ov Hell and original Immortal drummer Armagedda for a new band named I, while Demonaz featured as the band's lyricist. The band released their debut album, Between Two Worlds, released in November 2006.

In early June 2006, German magazine Rock Hard reported that Abbath, Demonaz and Horgh had decided to resurrect Immortal and start touring again in 2007. Abbath is quoted as saying:

I didn't really want to say it, but I don't give a shit. We will come back, stronger than ever. I've met with Horgh for the first time in over a year. He's built his new house here, right around the corner. In the next few days we will begin to rehearse our old 'Blizzard Beasts' classics. I'm already really hot on the idea. Immortal are timeless frost. One year more or less doesn't make a difference. We have all the time in the world.

Reunion and All Shall Fall (2007–2014)

In 2007, Immortal reunited for a string of summer shows. 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 Aura Noir bassist Apollyon. Immortal first toured Australia and New Zealand in March 2008.

Immortal in 2010

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. Apollyon was 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 25 September 2009.

According to Decibel magazine's interview, work had 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".

Abbath and Demonaz were interviewed in the 2009 American documentary by Aaron Aites and Audrey Ewell, Until the Light Takes Us.

Legal battle, Abbath's exit, and Northern Chaos Gods (2014–2020)

The members of Immortal were involved in a legal battle with each other over the rights to the Immortal trademark. They were also due to submit a new album to the Nuclear Blast label, though little information regarding the album and its release had been disclosed. It is confirmed, however, by Abbath that the album had been completed with the aid of various musicians.

In March 2015, Abbath left Immortal as a result of this conflict and an inability to move forward. Abbath has continued to record and perform as a solo act under his name.

On 8 January 2018, the band posted via Facebook an update on Immortal's upcoming ninth full-length, stating "We have put a massive amount of energy into this, and wanted to deliver our absolutely best. It has been a pleasure to finish the studio process and most of all being stoked about the final result. Peter Tägtgren has done an outstanding job in producing and mixing it. We now look forward to have it released, and are excited to share our 9th full length with you all." The album was released under Nuclear Blast Records as Northern Chaos Gods on 6 July 2018. The album features original member Demonaz on vocals and guitar. Tägtgren played bass on the album, with the exact timing of Apollyon's departure being unclear.

Legal battle, Horgh's exit, and War Against All (2020–present)

In August 2020, it was announced that Demonaz and Horgh were involved with a legal dispute over the rights to the band's name. Demonaz had registered the name with the Norwegian Patent Office as his exclusive trademark in July 2019, which was approved; however, Horgh chose to appeal the registration, and the matter was ruled in his favor, meaning that Demonaz no longer has the exclusive right to the Immortal name. Horgh was unaware of the initial sole registration made by Demonaz.

On 24 October 2022, the band announced that their tenth studio album, War Against All, would be released in 2023. It was also revealed that Demonaz was listed as the only member of the band, indicating that he won the dispute of the rights to the band's name against Horgh. In March 2023, the band released the title track to the album, which was revealed to be coming out on 26 May.

Lyrical style

Immortal's lyrics are based on an overall theme, a realm called Blashyrkh which is said to be "demon-and-battle-filled" and a "fusion of gothic, Nordic, and heroic themes." 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". When writing lyrics, the band's lyricist Demonaz often takes long walks in the Norwegian countryside near his hometown of Bergen for inspiration. Unlike many early black metal bands, Immortal does not have satanic-themed lyrics, opting instead for basing the genre's inherent concepts of darkness and evil in the fantasy setting of Blashyrkh. However, on the band's first album, there were a few satanic references but without any lyrics attacking religion.

Members

Current members

  • Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal) – lyrics (1991–present), guitars (1991–1997, 2015–present), vocals (2015–present)

Past members

  • Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) – vocals (1991–2015), guitars (1998–2015), bass (1991–1998), studio drums (1993–1995)
  • Jørn Inge Tunsberg – guitars (1991)
  • Armagedda (Gerhard Herfindal) – drums (1991–1992)
  • Grim (Erik Brødreskift) – drums (1993–1994; died 1999)
  • Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) – drums (1996–2022)
  • Iscariah (Stian Smørholm) – bass (1999–2002)
  • Apollyon (Ole Jørgen Moe) – bass (2006–2015)

Live members

  • Kolgrim (a.k.a. Padden) (Jan Atle Åserød) – drums (1992–1993)
  • Hellhammer (Jan Axel Blomberg) – drums (1995)
  • Ares (Ronny Hovland) – bass (1998)
  • Saroth (Yngve Liljebäck) – bass (2002–2003)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Other releases

  • Untitled demo (1991)
  • Immortal (EP, 1991)
  • Masters of Nebulah Frost (VHS, 1995)
  • True Kings of Norway (5-way split, 2000)
  • Live at BB Kings Club New York (DVD, 2003)
  • Valley of the Damned / Hordes of War (2-way split, 2009)
  • The Seventh Date of Blashyrkh (DVD, 2010)

References

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  21. "IMMORTAL's DEMONAZ And HORGH Are Fighting Over Rights To Band's Name". Blabbermouth.net. 4 August 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  22. "Immortal Announces New Album, War Against All". Blabbermouth.net. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  23. Greg Kennelty (24 October 2022). "Immortal, Now Just Demonaz, Announces New Album War Against All". Metal Injection. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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