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'''Darkthrone''' is a Norwegian [[heavy metal]] band. They formed in 1986 as a [[death metal]] band under the name Black Death.<ref>Marc Spermeth: ''Besessen von der Dunkelheit und dem Bösen''. In: ''Ablaze'', no. 5, May/June 1995, p. 10.</ref><ref>[[Metalion]]: [http://www.viceland.com/int/v15n5/htdocs/saga-true-black-metal.php ''THE SAGA OF TRUE NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL'']. {{wayback|url=http://www.viceland.com/int/v15n5/htdocs/saga-true-black-metal.php |date=20081120102047 }}</ref> In 1991, the band embraced a [[black metal]] style influenced by [[Bathory]]<ref name=metal-inside>do: [http://www.metal-inside.de/frame.php?url=http://www.metal-inside.de/interview.php?id=1400 ''13.01.2009 Darkthrone''].</ref> and [[Celtic Frost]]<ref name=metal-inside/> and became one of the leading bands in the [[Early Norwegian black metal scene|Norwegian black metal scene]]. Their first three black metal albums—''[[A Blaze in the Northern Sky]]'', ''[[Under a Funeral Moon]]'' and ''[[Transilvanian Hunger]]'' (sometimes dubbed the "Unholy Trinity")<ref>Eduardo Rivadavia: [http://www.allmusic.com/album/under-a-funeral-moon-mw0000453961 ''Under a Funeral Moon - Darkthrone''].</ref><ref>James Montague: [http://www.chroniclesofchaos.com/reviews/albums/2-4131_darkthrone_the_cult_is_alive.aspx ''Darkthrone - The Cult Is Alive''].</ref>—are considered the peak of the band's career<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20100313045805/http://www.webbworks.org/thelodge/darkthroneinterview.htm ''Darkthrone''. ''an interview with Nocturno Culto''].</ref> and to be among the most influential albums in the genre. For most of this time, Darkthrone has been a duo of [[Nocturno Culto]] and [[Fenriz]], who have sought to remain outside the music mainstream.<ref name=metalstorm>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/interview.php?interview_id=426 |title=Darkthrone interview (07/2007) |publisher=Metal Storm |date=2007-07-12 |accessdate=2011-10-15}}</ref> Since 2006, their work has strayed from the traditional black metal style and incorporated more elements of [[traditional heavy metal]], [[speed metal]] and punk rock, being likened to [[Motörhead]].<ref name=metalstorm/>
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Darkthrone
Background information
AKA Black Death
Origin Kolbotn, Norway
Genres Death metal (early), black metal, crust punk, speed metal (later)
Years active 1986-1987 (as Black Death)
1987-present
Labels Peaceville, Moonfog
Associated acts Sarke, Valhall, Gift of Gods, Satyricon, Dødheimsgard, Isengard, Fuck You All, Fenriz' Red Planet, Neptune Towers, Storm
Website Facebook page
Members
Fenriz
Nocturno Culto
Past members
Zephyrous
Dag Nilsen
Anders Risberget

Darkthrone is a Norwegian heavy metal band.

Discography

Studio albums

Demos

EPs and singles

Compilations and tribute albums

Band members

Current members

  • Nocturno Culto (Ted Skjellum) – Vocals, Guitars (1988-present), Bass (1992-present)
  • Fenriz (Gylve Fenris Nagell) – Drums, Additional vocals () (1987-present), Bass, Additional guitar (1993-present)

Former members

  • Ivar Enger (Zephyrous) – Guitars (1987-1993)
  • Dag Nilsen – Bass (1987-1991)
  • Anders Risberget – Guitars (1987-1988)

Related artists

  • Aura Noir – Fenriz has recorded vocals and written lyrics for the band, and two Aura Noir members have done the same for Darkthrone.
  • Burzum – the albums Transilvanian Hunger and Panzerfaust feature lyrics by Varg Vikernes.
  • Dødheimsgard – Fenriz (bass guitar on first album), 1995.
  • Isengard – solo project of Fenriz, 1989–1995.
  • Neptune Towers – solo project of Fenriz, 1993–1995.
  • Sarke – Nocturno Culto (vocals)
  • Satyricon – Nocturno Culto has recorded and performed with the band.
  • Storm – Fenriz, 1995.
  • Valhall – Fenriz, 1987–1989, 1993–2000.

References


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