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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.

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  • Scrambl

    only old school ancient

    28 Apr 4:07pm Reply
  • metaltroll87

    Fucking Great!

    17 Mar 2:28am Reply
  • carpinter

    новость на сайте у них заебись! Весной за новый альбом берутся!!! Ждем ! :) Так же на барабанах Ник Баркер (тот что в кренделях. боргире, некрофагах, тестаменте, атросити и прочей шняге играл...) hell yeaaa

    26 Jan 7:54pm Reply
  • KayzerKonrad

    Для мене кращі за "Cradle of Filth". Більш мелодичні, вважаю.

    2 Dec 2012 Reply
  • Goathornedgod66

    Hailz & Cheers to ANCIENT and for their fans \,,/

    2 Oct 2012 Reply
  • toxic_freak666

    I love this band

    18 Sep 2012 Reply
  • svartdod

    Svartalvheim on Listenable Records. lol, only a fan of the first album.

    9 Aug 2012 Reply
  • kOrBa007

    hoho

    29 Jul 2012 Reply
  • LauncelotGobbo

    Nattens Skjønnhet is their best song by far and one of the best bm songs in general. Shame they turned into a right bunch of faggots after Trolltaar.

    6 May 2012 Reply
  • CommanderGrief

    Guess she is not a strong Italian woman who needs no Gods.

    3 May 2012 Reply
  • asienka99

    świetny zespół jeden z moich ulubionych

    30 Mar 2012 Reply
  • Chuzhbogh

    v who?

    14 Mar 2012 Reply
  • EternalViking

    slut converted to islam.

    24 Jan 2012 Reply
  • ABOGAMORTUM

    SI PURO BLACK ARRIBA DURANGO DGO MEXICO YEAH ESTA CHIDO EL ANCIENT, ESO ES ARTE SOBRE TODO THE HALLS OF ETERNITY ESTA 100%

    4 Jan 2012 Reply
  • Dezstruction78

    =)

    24 Dec 2011 Reply
  • Dearth66

    ancient is the masterpiece

    22 Oct 2011 Reply
  • dpdd

    ancient screwed up with deadly kristin, then she converted to islam, synthpop and homelessness. i thought gorgoroth's story was sad.

    21 Oct 2011 Reply
  • XenoChist

    cum on NY

    29 Sep 2011 Reply
  • the_nameless_

    old school ancient is the masterpiece [2]

    9 Aug 2011 Reply
  • Dracvlya

    old school Ancient is the shit [3]

    3 Aug 2011 Reply
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