black metal
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Shagrath
Stian Tomt Thoresen (born 18 November 1976),Shagrath at Encyclopaedia Metallum known professiona ...
and
King ov Hell
Tom Cato Visnes (born 27 November 1974),The Underworld Regime'', was released in February 2010 by Indie Recordings.
History
Background
Ov Hell was formed by King ov Hell and Shagrath following the temporary dissolution of
God Seed
God Seed was a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen. Former Gorgoroth members Gaahl and King ov Hell adopted the name in March 2009 following the ending of the Gorgoroth name dispute. After performing a few gigs as God Seed, vocalist Gaahl ...
in July 2009, which was formed by King and
Gaahl
Kristian Eivind Espedal (born 7 August 1975), better known by his stage name Gaahl, is a Norwegian vocalist. He is best known as the former frontman of Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth. He is also the founder and lead vocalist of Trelldom an ...
With Full Force
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Lineups
2014
4 - 6 July
Amon Amarth, Architects (British band), Architects, Being as an O ...
in summer 2009, covering songs from the
Gorgoroth
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albums ''
Twilight of the Idols
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Genesis
''Twilight of the Idols'' was written in just over a week, between 26 August and 3 September 18 ...
'' and '' Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam''. During this period of activity Gaahl was expected to write lyrics and record vocals for the band's intended debut album, for which at numerous times he was claimed to have been undertaking. The rest of the album had already been recorded in 2008, with
Frost
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on drums, Teloch and Ice Dale on guitars and King on bass. However, citing lack of enthusiasm Gaahl quit God Seed at the With Full Force festival and ultimately retired from metal music. BLABBERMOUTH.NET – GAAHL On Decision To Retire From Metal: 'For Me, It's Not Heartfelt Anymore' King then reincorporated the music which was intended for the God Seed debut album into Ov Hell, and Shagrath wrote and recorded the lyrics and vocals. The album, called '' The Underworld Regime'', was released in Europe in February 2010 by Indie Recordings, and in the US in April 2010 by
Prosthetic Records
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.
Present situation
Ov Hell has never performed live. In November 2009, King said that he expected the band to be able to do tours and festivals in the future, but in May 2010 he revealed that because of both his own and Shagrath's busy schedules, Ov Hell would not be doing any concerts, and that the band would instead just be a studio band.
Band members
;Current members
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Shagrath
Stian Tomt Thoresen (born 18 November 1976),Shagrath at Encyclopaedia Metallum known professiona ...
– vocals (2009–present)
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King ov Hell
Tom Cato Visnes (born 27 November 1974),The Underworld Regime'' (2010)