Einherjer

Einherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993.[1] Some of the band's albums are heavily folk influenced, while others have a more traditional symphonic black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each of their albums has its own theme. The band split up in early 2004 after releasing the album Blot in December 2003, but later reformed.

This article is about the musical group. For the mythological warriors, see Einherjar.
Einherjer
Einherjer (Frode Glesnes, Gerhard Storesund and Aksel Herløe) in 2013.
Background information
OriginHaugesund, Norway
GenresViking metal
Years active1993–2004; 2008–present
LabelsNapalm Records
Century Media Records
Tabu Recordings
Indie Recordings
Associated actsBattered
Twilight of the Gods
Websiteeinherjer.com
MembersFrode Glesnes
Gerhard Storesund
Ole Sønstabø
Tom Enge

In December 2004, all members of Einherjer's last lineup, including the band's founders Frode Glesnes and Gerhard Storesund, founded the thrash metal band Battered together with bass guitarist Ole Moldesæther.

In September 2008, Einherjer announced that they would reunite to do some selected shows across Europe in 2009, including the Ragnarök, Kaltenbach and Wacken festivals. The band signed with Indie Recordings in December 2010; their first album in eight years, Norrøn was released in September 2011.[2] Einherjer has since released three more studio albums, and the latest one, North Star, will be released on February 26, 2021.[3]

The band's name is taken from Norse mythology, where the term Einherjar describes the slain warriors who have gone to Valhalla and joined Odin's table.

Personnel

Current lineup
  • Frode Glesnes (previously Grimar) - Vocals, guitar & bass (1993 - 2004, 2008 - present)
  • Gerhard Storesund (previously Ulvar) - Drums & keys (1993 - 2004, 2008 - present)
  • Ole Sønstabø - Lead guitar (2016 - present)
  • Tom Enge - Guitar & backing vocals (2020 - present)

Previous members
  • Aksel Herløe - guitar (1999 - 2004, 2008 - 2020)
  • Rune Bjelland (previously Nidhogg) - vocals (1993 - 1997)
  • Audun Wold (previously Thonar) - bass, keyboards, guitar (1993 - 1997)
  • Stein Sund - bass (1995 - 1997)
  • Ragnar Vikse - vocals (1997 - 2002)
  • Erik Elden - bass (1998)

Session and touring musicians
  • Tchort - bass (1998 - 1999)
  • Stein Sund - bass (1999)
  • Jon Lind - bass (2000 - 2001)
  • V'Gandr - bass (2001)
  • Kjell Håvardsholm - bass (2002)
  • Sigve Husebø - bass (2003)
  • Eirik Svendsbø - backing vocals and bass (2008 - 2014)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Compilation albums
  • Aurora Borealis / Leve vikingånden (2013)

Demos
  • Aurora Borealis (1994)

References
  1. DaRonco, Mike. "Einherjer | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  2. "EINHERJER Comeback album Einherjer in september". zwaremetalen.com. 20 April 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  3. "Viking Metal Battalion Einherjer Return With Anthemic 'Stars'". Loudwire. December 8, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
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