Enthroned

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Enthroned
Enthroned performing in a concert in Paris, November 20, 2007
Enthroned performing in a concert in Paris, November 20, 2007
Background information
OriginBrussels, Belgium
GenresBlack metal
Years active1993–present
LabelsSeason of Mist, Agonia, Blackend, Napalm, Regain Records
Members
Past members
  • Garghuf
  • Nguaroth
  • Ahephaim
  • Alsvid
  • Lord Sabathan
  • Glaurung
  • Namroth Blackthorn
  • Nebiros
  • Da Cardoen
  • Cernunnos
  • Tsebaoth
  • Asmodeud
  • Alexis
  • Tzelmoth
  • Phorgath
  • Shagãl

Enthroned is a Belgian black metal band formed in Charleroi. It is one of the premier acts of the Belgian black metal scene.[citation needed]

History

The band was founded in 1993 by drummer Cernunnos. He soon recruited guitarist Tsebaoth and a vocalist from grindcore/black metal band Hecate who stayed until the end of December 1993. Then bassist/vocalist Sabathan joined. The band released a five-track demo tape in mid-1994 which brought them to the attention of several independent labels. A 7-inch split EP with Ancient Rites was then released by the underground label Afterdark Records. After the label's demise, Evil Alliance Records (a sub-label of Osmose Productions) released Enthroned's first full-length release, Prophecies of Pagan Fire. Shortly thereafter, the band enlisted second guitarist Nornagest. Eventually, Tseboath was replaced by Nebiros.

In 1996, along with Ancient Rites and Bewitched, Enthroned began an extensive tour of Europe.

In April 1997, as Enthroned was to begin recording

Towards the Skullthrone of Satan, Cernunnos committed suicide by hanging himself. He was 25 years old.[1]
Enthroned recorded the album with a session drummer in honor of Cernunnos and performed at the Dragons Blaze festival with newly acquired drummer Namroth Blackthorn.

In April 1998, the band toured the European continent with

The Apocalypse Manifesto
. The band's third album was released in May 1999 and dealt with the biblical concept of the Apocalypse as interpreted by a Norse mythological perspective.

Enthroned rounded off the 20th Century on tour with Marduk and continued to tour in Europe.

In 2000, the band parted ways with Nebiros and recruited Nerath Daemon as their new guitarist, went on a German mini tour followed by several other European shows and recorded

Armoured Bestial Hell
at Real Sound Studio (Germany). This fourth album was released in April 2001. Namroth Blackthorn was replaced by Alsvid from the French black metal band Seth. Enthroned continued to play many live gigs in and around Europe, as well as in the US.

In early 2002, Enthroned signed to

XES Haereticum
.

In 2005, Enthroned released their first official live album, Black Goat Ritual, recorded during their tour of Brazil. Enthroned parted ways with longtime vocalist Sabathan, at which time Nornagest took over the vocals and Phorgath joined the band on bass.

In June 2007, Enthroned recorded their seventh album

Tetra Karcist
, seeing the return of old drummer Alsvid for the studio sessions.

Ahephahim joined as the new official drummer in June 2007 and Enthroned signed with

tendonitis
in his wrist, and has instead become the band's frontman. Former members Lord Sabathan and Nguaroth joined the band for a one-off live performance in 2010 as an act of reconciliation.

In September 2011, Enthroned announced that their collaboration with Regain Records had ended while the band was busy recording their ninth studio album which was titled Obsidium and was released on 10 March 2012 through Agonia Records.

On 15 April 2014 Enthroned released their tenth studio album; Sovereigns.[2][3]

In 2016, long time bassist Phorgath and guitarist ZarZax departed the band on amicable terms, and were replaced by Norgaath and Shagãl respectively for live shows and officially joined the band in 2018.[4]

In 2017, Enthroned ended their contract with Agonia Records. According to Nornagest the band's eleventh studio album has been on the works since 2017.[5] In December 2018 the band announced on their Facebook page alongside their 25th anniversary post that their next album will be released on 2019.[6] In January 2019 Enthroned announced that they have signed with Season of Mist to release their new album as well as future projects. They will also embark on a world tour to support the album.[7][8][9][4] On 20 March 2019 Cold Black Suns was revealed as the title of their eleventh album which was released on 7 June. On 15 April the band released a music video for the song "Hosanna Satana".[10][11][12] On 1 October 2019 the band announced that guitarist ZarZax had rejoined the band since Shagãl decided to leave Enthroned in order to focus on his band, Vibrion.

Line-up

  • Nornagest – guitars (1995–present), lead vocals (2007–present)
  • Neraath – guitars (2000–2004, 2009–present)
  • Menthor – drums (2012–present)
  • ZarZax – guitar (2012–2018, 2019–present)
  • Norgaath – bass (2018–present)

Former members

  • Shagãl – guitars (2018–2019)
  • Phorgath – bass (2006–2017)
  • Garghuf – drums (2009–2012)
  • Ahephaim – drums (2007–2009)
  • Nguaroth – guitars (2004–2009)
  • Alsvid – drums (2001–2004, 2007)
  • Lord Sabathan – lead vocals, bass (1993–2006)
  • Glaurung – drums (2004–2007)
  • Namroth Blackthorn – drums (1997–2001)
  • Nebiros – guitar (1995–2000)
  • Cernunnos – drums (1993–1997; died 1997)
  • Tsebaoth – guitar (1993–1995)

Timeline

Discography

  • Prophecies of Pagan Fire (Full-length, 1995, Evil Omen Productions) - Re-released with a bonus CD entitled Commanders of Chaos in 1999 by Blackend Records
  • Towards the Skullthrone of Satan (Full-length, 1997, Blackend Records)
  • Regie Sathanas: A Tribute to Cernunnos (EP, 1998, Blackend Records)
  • The Apocalypse Manifesto (Full-length, 1999, Blackend Records)
  • Armoured Bestial Hell (Full-length, 2001, Blackend Records)
  • Carnage in Worlds Beyond (Full-length, 2002, Napalm Records)
  • Goatlust (EP, 2003, Painkiller Records)
  • XES Haereticum (Full-length, 2004, Napalm Records)
  • Black Goat Ritual: Live in Thy Flesh (Live album, 2005, Napalm Records)
  • Tetra Karcist (Full-length, 2007, Napalm Records)
  • Pentagrammaton (Full-length, 2010, Regain Records)
  • Obsidium (Full-length, 2012, Agonia Records)[13]
  • Sovereigns (Full-length, 2014, Agonia Records)[14]
  • Cold Black Suns (Full-length, 2019, Season of Mist)

References

  1. ^ "Cernunnos - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  2. ^ "ENTHRONED To Release 'Sovereigns' In April". Blabbermouth.net. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Enthroned - Metal Storm". Metalstorm.net. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Belgium's ENTHRONED Signs With SEASON OF MIST". Blabbermouth.net. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Enthroned: black metal from Belgium [INTERVIEW]". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  6. ^ "ENTHRONED". Facebook.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  7. ^ "ENTHRONED unterschreiben bei Season Of Mist - BurnYourEars Webzine". Burnyourears.de. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Enthroned: Neues Label, neues Album | News | Metal1.info". Archived from the original on 2019-01-05. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  9. ^ Staff Writer (5 January 2019). "ENTHRONED Announce New Album And 2019 Tour | HEAVY Magazine". Heavymag.com.au. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  10. ^ "PREMIERE: Enthroned offers the new track "Silent Redemption" to the world". Grimmgent.com. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  11. ^ Kennelty, Greg. "ENTHRONED Drops "Hosanna Satana", New Album Due Out In June". Metalinjection.net. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  12. ^ "ENTHRONED Vocalist NORNAGEST Discusses the Band's New Album 'Cold Black Suns,' Crafting Cover Art and Thronefest 2019 « Interviews « PureGrainAudio.com". Archived from the original on 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  13. ^ "Enthroned Announces "Obsidium" Release Date". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
  14. ^ "Enthroned - Sovereigns". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved 2014-04-20.

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