Ancient (band)

For other uses of the word ancient, see Ancient (disambiguation).

Ancient is a Norwegian band that, while not really troll metal, had troll metal themes on their 1994 EP 'Trolltaar'. The band started as a solo project of guitarist Aphazel in 1992, subsequently adding drummer Grimm. Time went; they released their debut album, shortly after which Grimm left the band. Aphazel then moved to the United States, formed a new line-up and became obsessed with vampirism.

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 blackmetal sound, like Emperor. After a period of turmoil concerning their line-up, including the exit of founder Aphazel, they went on to add Gothic-style instruments such as violins, female vocals and synthesizers to their music. Most of their records, with the exception of Det Glemte Riket, have been issued on Metal Blade Records.

Discography

• Svartalvheim (1994)
• Trolltaar (1994) EP
• The Cainian Chronicle (1996)
• Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends (1997)
• Halls of Eternity (1999)
• Det Glemte Riket (1999)
• Proxima Centauri (2001)
• Night Visit (2004)

External Links

www.metallian.com/ancient.htm Metallian the heavy metal encyclopedia