Gorgoroth

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Gorgoroth
Gorgoroth in 2011
Gorgoroth in 2011
Background information
OriginSunnfjord, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
GenresBlack metal
Years active1992–present
LabelsEmbassy Productions, Malicious, Century Media, Nuclear Blast, Season of Mist, Forces of Satan, Regain
MembersInfernus, Tomas Asklund, Atterigner
Past member(s)Former members
WebsiteOfficial website

Gorgoroth are a Norwegian black metal band that are currently based in Bergen.

The band was formed in 1992 by guitarist Infernus after he made a "deal with the Devil".[1] The name of the band comes from the dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor from J. R. R. Tolkien's 1954 fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings.[1]

They released their debut album, Pentagram, on 12 October 1994.

Band members[change | change source]

Current
  • Infernus – guitars (1992–present)
  • Tomas Asklund – drums (2007–present)
  • Atterigner – vocals (2012–present)
Former
  • Goat Pervertor – drums (1992–1994)
  • Hat – lead vocals (1992–1995)
  • Kjettar – bass guitar (1993)
  • Samoth – bass guitar (1993–1994)
  • Storm – bass guitar (1995)
  • Grim – drums (1995–1996)
  • Ares – bass guitar (1995–1997)
  • Vrolok – drums (1996–1998)
  • T-Reaper – bass guitar (1998–1999)
  • Gaahl – lead vocals (1998–2007)
  • Sersjant – drums (1999)
  • Kvitrafn – drums (2000–2004)
  • Frost – drums (1994–1995, 2004–2005)
  • King ov Hell – bass guitar (1999–2006, 2007)
  • Pest – lead vocals (1995–1997, 2008–2012)
  • Tormentor – guitars (1996–2002, 2008–2012)
  • Bøddel (2007–2015; died in 2015)

Discography[change | change source]

Albums[change | change source]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Biography". gorgoroth.info. Archived from the original on 2010-02-02. Retrieved 2013-01-05.

Other websites[change | change source]