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Ancient was originally a solo- project of guitarist and composer Aphazel, started in Norway in the year of 1992. Aphazel quickly developed his project of atmospheric and dark Black Metal into a full band with Grimm as vocalist/ drummer. The two released the “Eerily Howling Winds” demo and the “Det Glemte Riket” 7” in the years 1993 and 1994, and the band quickly established a strong following in the underground Black Metal scene worldwide, and, among others, Listenable Records/ Osmose noticed the potential of this band and released the debut album of Ancient namely “Svartalvheim”.
This album was bound to be one of the most sold and appreciated of this musical genre and is today considered a Black Metal classic. The mini album “Trolltaar” followed a year later and ended up being the last release with Grimm, who went into other directions musically.
Aphazel moved to USA and recruited Lord Kaiaphas as the new vocalist. Impressed by his performance in the bands Grand Belial‘s Key and Thokk, he was sure of his talent and value for the band. An extensive contract with Metal Blade Records was signed and in 1996, together with Kimberly Goss and Kjetil, they released the “The Cainian Chronicle” filled with big guitars and great atmospheres, followed by a European tour and the video, “Lilith‘s Embrace”. This album also went on to become a classic in the genre.
1997, a few line- up changes took place and the album “Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends” was released, introducing guitarist/ keyboardist Jesus Christ ! A huge world tour followed, and afterwards, tired of life in the USA , Aphazel decided to move back to Europe, this time Italy , after having met female vocalist Deadly Kristin.
Aphazel moved to USA and recruited Lord Kaiaphas as the new vocalist. Impressed by his performance in the bands Grand Belial‘s Key and Thokk, he was sure of his talent and value for the band. An extensive contract with Metal Blade Records was signed and in 1996, together with Kimberly Goss and Kjetil, they released the “The Cainian Chronicle” filled with big guitars and great atmospheres, followed by a European tour and the video, “Lilith‘s Embrace”. This album also went on to become a classic in the genre.
1997, a few line- up changes took place and the album “Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends” was released, introducing guitarist/ keyboardist Jesus Christ ! A huge world tour followed, and afterwards, tired of life in the USA , Aphazel decided to move back to Europe, this time Italy , after having met female vocalist Deadly Kristin.
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