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Einherjer

 
Artist: Einherjer
 
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Group Members:

Gerhard Storesund, Frode Glesnes, Audun Wold, Rune Bjelland, Erik Elden, Ragnar Viske

Similar Artists:

Nifelheim, Niden Div 187, War Dog, Haji's Kitchen, Pallas, Lucifer's Friend, Virgin Steele, Savatage, Excel, Wolfsbane, Riot, Mountain, Bruce Dickinson, Diamond Head, Accept

Influenced By:

Warlock, Rainbow, Iron Maiden, Dio

Formal Connection With:

Blood Red Throne
  • Formed: 1993, Norway
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Odin Owns Ye All," "Norwegian Native Art," "Far Far North/PD"

Biography

Having a strong interest in the mythological aspects of Norse history, Frode Glesnes (guitar) and Gerhard Storesund (drums) formed Einherjer in early 1993 out of their home country of Norway. The self-proclaimed forerunners of "Viking Metal" first hit the studio later on that year with singer Rune Bjelland and bassist Audun Wold to record their demo Aurora Borealis (subsequently reissued in early 2000). After some recognition throughout the Scandaivian area courtesy of the demo and some touring, their second EP Leve Vikingaanden was released in 1994, courtesy of Neromantic Gallery Prod./Damnation Distribution. Come 1996, with the move of Wold on second guitar and the addition of bassist of Stein Sund, a deal was struck with Napalm Records, who would their first album, Dragons of the North, and their follow-up EP, Far Far North, which was instead put out by Century Media Records in 1997. After a bit of a lineup change for the next year to come, Glesnes and Storesund remained as the recruitment of Ragnar Viske took over on the mic, while Erik Elden filled on bass duties. With the lineup finally intact, Einherjer's second full-length, Odin Owns Ye All, saw the light of day in 1998. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
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Einherjer

Background information
Origin Haugesund, Norway
Genre(s) Viking metal, symphonic black metal
Years active 1993–2004; 2008–present
Label(s) Napalm, Century Media, Native North, Tabu
Associated acts Battered
Enslaved
Website einherjer.com
This article is about the musical group. For the mythological warriors, see Einherjar.

Einherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993. Some of their albums are heavily folk influenced, while other albums feature a more traditional black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each of their albums has its own theme. The band split up in early 2004 after releasing their final album Blot in December 2003. In 2008 Einherjer announced it has re-united for a European summer tour[1]. In this tour, they will play, among others, at the Wacken Open Air[2] and Ragnarök[3] Festivals in Germany.

In December 2004, all members of Einherjer's last lineup, including the band's founders Frode Glesnes and Gerhard Storesund, founded the thrash metal band Battered together with bassist Ole Moldesæther.

In September 2008, Einherjer announced that they would reunite to do some selected shows across Europe in 2009 according to their MySpace page.

The band's name is taken from Norse mythology, where the term Einherjar describes the slain warriors that have gone on to Valhalla and joined Odin's table.

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Personnel

Current lineup[4]

Previous members

  • Rune Bjelland (previously Nidhogg) – vocals (1993–97)
  • Audun Wold (previously Thonar) – bass guitar, keyboards, guitar (1993–97)
  • Stein Sund – bass guitar (1996–97, 1999)
  • Ragnar Vikse – vocals (1997–2000)
  • Erik Elden – Bass guitar (1998)

Session and touring musicians

Discography

References

  1. ^ Einherjer Biography at the official Einherjer MySpace - Consulted Oct 25, 2008
  2. ^ Wacken Open Air Einherjer Announcement
  3. ^ Einherjer - To Reunite At Germany's Ragnarök Festival: News @ metalstorm.ee
  4. ^ Einherjer Biography at the official Einherjer MySpace - Consulted Oct 25, 2008

External links

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Einherjer
Frode Glesnes | Gerhard Storesund | Aksel Herløe
Former members
Rune Bjelland | Audun Wold | Stein Sund | Ragnar Vikse | Erik Elden
Albums
Singles
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Odin Owns Ye All (1998 Album by Einherjer)
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