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Dictionary: an·cient1   (ān'shənt) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Of great age; very old.
  2. Of or relating to times long past, especially those of the historical period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire (A.D. 476). See synonyms at old.
  3. Old-fashioned; antiquated.
  4. Having the qualities associated with age, wisdom, or long use; venerable.
n.
  1. A very old person.
  2. A person who lived in times long past.
  3. ancients
    1. The peoples of the classical nations of antiquity.
    2. The ancient Greek and Roman authors.

[Middle English auncien, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *anteānus : Latin ante, before + -ānus, adj. and n. suff.]

anciently an'cient·ly adv.
ancientness an'cient·ness n.

an·cient2 (ān'shənt) pronunciation
n.
  1. Archaic. An ensign; a flag.
  2. Obsolete. A flag-bearer or lieutenant.

[Alteration of ENSIGN.]


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adjective

  1. Belonging to, existing, or occurring in times long past: age-old, antediluvian, antiquated, antique, archaic, hoary, old, olden, old-time, timeworn, venerable. Idioms: old as Methuselah, old as the hills. See new/old.
  2. Of, existing, or occurring in a distant period: antediluvian, early, primitive. See start/end.
  3. Long past: high, immemorial. See new/old.

noun

    An elderly person: elder, golden ager, senior, senior citizen. Informal oldster, old-timer. See youth/age/maturity.

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adj

Definition: old, often very old
Antonyms: modern, new, young


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Very old, or lasting a long time.

pronunciation We found some ancient dinosaur bones on our trip to the desert.

Artist: Ancient
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Aphazel, Lord Kaiaphas
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Halls of Eternity," "The Cainian Chronicle," "Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends"

Biography

Black metal band Ancient began in 1992 as the solo project of guitarist/composer Aphazel, soon expanding to a duo with the addition of vocalist/drummer Grimm; after selling out the entire pressing of their initial demo Eerily Howling Winds, in 1994 the two issued their full-length debut Svartalvheim, followed a year later by the EP Trolltaar. After Grimm's exit, Aphazel relocated from his native Norway to the U.S., forming a new Ancient line-up with vocalists Lord Kaiaphas and Kimberly Grimm as well as drummer Kjetil. Signing to Metal Blade, the band issued 1996's The Cainian Chronicle; of the new roster additions, only Kjetil remained for the 1997 follow-up Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends, recorded with new vocalist Erichte and guitarist/ keyboardist Jesus Christ. Aphazel then moved to Italy, resulting in the exits of Erichte and Kjetil; new vocalist Deadly Kristin and drummer Krigse were installed for Ancient's fourth LP, 1999's The Halls of Eternity. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Ancient
Origin Eidsvåg, Nesset, Norway
Genre(s) Black metal
Years active Since 1992
Label(s) Metal Blade, Listenable, Sleaszy Rider
Website www.ancientband.net
Members
Aphazel
Dhilorz
Jesus Christ!
Former members
Grimm
Lord Kaiaphas
Kimberly Goss
Deadly Kristin
Kjetil
Erichte
Lazarus
Krigse
Scorpios
GroM

Ancient is a Norwegian black metal band from Eidsvåg, Nesset, formed in 1992. The band has released six full-length albums released by Metal Blade Records. Ancient used to have a raw black metal sound, similar to Darkthrone's works. Beginning with The Cainian Chronicle, they moved towards a more Nordic/atmospheric black metal sound, akin to Emperor. After a period of turmoil concerning their line-up, they went on to add gothic-style instruments such as violins, female vocals, and synthesizers to their music.

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Biography

The band initially started as a solo project of guitarist Aphazel in 1992.[1] The following year, Grimm joined the band as drummer and vocalist.[1] They released the Eerily Howling Winds demo in 1993 and the Det Glemte Riket EP in 1994. They subsequently signed to Listenable Records and released their debut album, Svartalvheim. After the release of the Trolltaar EP in 1995, Grimm left the band.

Aphazel then moved to the United States where he met Lord Kaiaphas of NSBM band Grand Belial's Key, who soon became the new vocalist and drummer of Ancient.[1] In 1996 the band signed a contract with Metal Blade Records (which led to sellout accusations[2]), and two new members joined the band: Kimberly Goss as a female vocalist and keyboardist, and Kjetil as a drummer. Together, they recorded Ancient's second full-length album The Cainian Chronicle, and later embarked on a European tour. Although Brian Slagel of Metal Blade said he would not sign white power bands[3] and Ancient members contributed to such projects, the band is still signed with the label.

In 1997, Goss was replaced by Erichte, Kjetil left the band, and a new guitarist/keyboardist entered Ancient under the name of Jesus Christ!. With the new lineup, Ancient released their third album, Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends. After a world tour, Aphazel met Deadly Kristin, who became the new female vocalist, and he decided to move to Italy.[1]

1998 brought more lineup changes: Krigse took over the drums, Dhilorz (who later contributed to French NSBM band Ad Hominem as a live member) became the new bassist, and Lord Kaiaphas left the band. In 1999, The Halls of Eternity was released, with Aphazel as the new vocalist. A new tour followed, including the band's first concerts in Scandinavia, and in 2000, Ancient played at Wacken Open Air with new drummer GroM. A compilation EP called God Loves the Dead came out in January 2001.

Ancient's fifth album, Proxima Centauri, was recorded at Los Angered Recording (Andy LaRocque's studio) and mastered at Sterling Sound. It was then released on October 15, 2001. Another tour followed, including Mexico, Eastern Europe and Israel (though the band pretended to be the first foreign black metal band to have played in Israel, the Aeba and Ancient Rites were there before[4]). After the tour, Deadly Kristin decided to leave the band.

On July 13, 2004, Ancient released their sixth album, Night Visit. The album was recorded at Studio Fredman mixed by famous Swedish producer Fredrik Nordström. The band embarked on another European tour called "A Night VisiTour" in 2005, with Illdisposed as co-headliners and Final Breath as support. After the tour, GroM left the band. Ancient's original demos, including Eerily Howling Winds, were re-released in 2005 in an album called Eerily Howling Winds - The Antediluvian Tapes.

Since then, a lull of inactivity that would last three years would come about, and since then Ancient have been dropped from Metal Blade Records. In 2009 they reformed, with Nicholas Barker in tow, to beginning a new set of live shows.

Band members

Former members

  • Grimm – vocals and drums (1993–1995)
  • Kimberly Goss – female vocals (1995–1997), keyboards (1997)
  • Deadly Kristin – female vocals and black arts (1998–2003)
  • Lord Kaiaphas – vocals (1995–1999), drums (1995–1998), guest lead vocals (2004)
  • Kjetil – drums (1995–1997)
  • Erichte – female vocals (1998)
  • Lazarus – keyboards (1998)
  • Krigse – drums (1998–2000)
  • Scorpios – bass guitar (1998–1999)
  • GroM - drums (2000–2005)

Session members

  • Baard – drums (1997)
  • Profana – drums (1998)
  • Thidra – guitars (2000–2001)
  • Andrea Trapasso – keyboards (2004)
  • Aleister – guitars (Since 2001)

Guest musicians

  • Neviah Luneville – female vocals on "Envision the Beast" from Night Visit
  • Lady Omega – female vocals on "Out in the Haunted Woods" from Night Visit
  • Moonbeam of Iblis – violin on "Envision the Beast" and "Night of the Stygian Souls" from Night Visit
  • Alex Azzali – additional guitars on "Night of the Stygian Souls" from Night Visit

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Det Glemte Riket (1994)
  • Trolltaar (1994)

Demos

  • Eerily Howling Winds (1993)

Compilations

  • Det Glemte Riket (1999)
  • God Loves the Dead (2001)
  • Eerily Howling Winds - The Antediluvian Tapes (2005)

References

External links


Translations: Ancient
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Dansk (Danish)
1.
adj. - ældgammel, gammel
n. - gubbe, patriark, gammel mand

idioms:

  • ancient history    oldtidshistorie
  • ancient times    oldtiden
  • from ancient times    fra svundne tider

2.
n. - gammel græker, gammel romer

Nederlands (Dutch)
stokoud, antiek, uit de klassieke oudheid, vaandel (drager), grijsaard

Français (French)
1.
adj. - ancien, (GB) (monument) historique, centenaire (un chêne), très vieux (en parlant d'une personne), antique, antédiluvien
n. - les anciens (npl)

idioms:

  • ancient history    histoire ancienne
  • ancient times    antiquité, dans les temps anciens
  • from ancient times    antiquité, des temps anciens

2.
n. - porteur d'un drapeau/d'une bannière, pavillon/drapeau, lieutenant

Deutsch (German)
1.
adj. - alt, antik, historisch
n. - alter Mensch, Menschen der Antike, alte Münze

idioms:

  • ancient history    Alte Geschichte
  • ancient times    Altertum
  • from ancient times    aus früherer Zeit

2.
n. - Fahne, Standarte

Ελληνική (Greek)
adj. - αρχαίος, (μτφ.) πανάρχαιος, παμπάλαιος, υπέργηρος, αιωνόβιος
n. - γέρος, αρχαίος

idioms:

  • ancient history    αρχαία ιστορία
  • ancient times    αρχαίοι χρόνοι
  • from ancient times    από αρχαιοτάτων χρόνων

Italiano (Italian)
antico, vecchio come il cucco, vecchio

idioms:

  • ancient history    storia antica
  • ancient times    antichità
  • from ancient times    di altri tempi

Português (Portuguese)
adj. - antigo, velho, antiquado
n. - ancião (m), patriarca (m)

idioms:

  • ancient history    história (f) da antigüidade, história (f) velha (que já saiu da moda) (fig.)
  • ancient times    velhos tempos
  • from ancient times    de antigamente

Русский (Russian)
древний, старинный, античный

idioms:

  • ancient history    древняя история
  • ancient times    старые времена
  • from ancient times    с древних времен

Español (Spanish)
1.
adj. - antiguo, vetusto, viejo, anticuado
n. - viejo, anciano

idioms:

  • ancient history    historia antigua, cosa pasada de moda
  • ancient times    tiempo pasado, tiempos remotos, antigüedad
  • from ancient times    de otros tiempos

2.
n. - antepasados, antigüedad

Svenska (Swedish)
adj. - forntida, gammal
n. - fanbärare, fänrik

中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
1. 远古的, 年老的, 旧的, 老人, 年高德劭者

idioms:

  • ancient history    古代史, 家喻户晓的故事
  • ancient times    古时
  • from ancient times    旧来, 从古时候就有的

2. 古代人

中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
1.
n. - 古代人

2.
adj. - 遠古的, 年老的, 舊的
n. - 老人, 年高德劭者

idioms:

  • ancient history    古代史, 家喻戶曉的故事
  • ancient times    古時
  • from ancient times    舊來, 從古時候就有的

한국어 (Korean)
1.
adj. - 태고의, 늙은
n. - 노인, 고전 작가

2.
n. - 기수, 깃발

日本語 (Japanese)
adj. - 古代の, 昔の, 古くからの, 古めかしい, 古い, 旧式の, 古来の
n. - 古代人, 古代文明人

idioms:

  • ancient history    古代史, 周知のこと
  • ancient times    古代
  • from ancient times    旧来

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(صفه) قديم (الاسم) شيخ عجوز‏

עברית (Hebrew)
adj. - ‮קדמון, עתיק, מיושן‬
n. - ‮זקן (מיושן), אדם שחי בימי-קדם‬
n. - ‮דגל (מיושן)‬


 
 
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