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Ancient

Country of origin:
Norway
Location:
Bergen, Vestland (early/later); United States / Italy / Greece (mid)
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1992
Genre:
Melodic Black Metal
Themes:
Satanism (early), Vampirism, Fear, Horror
Current label:
Soulseller Records
Years active:
1992-present
Started in January 1992 by Aphazel as a one-man band. However, Grimm came up with the band name.

In late 1995, Aphazel moved to the USA and recruited a whole new band there. Later, he lived in Italy and Greece, but is now back in Bergen, Norway.

Session (?) musicians:
- Baard - drums, 1997.
- Lazarus - keyboards, 1998.

Compilation appearances:
- "Huldradans" (single version) on Sverd Storm ...
Current
Zel Bass (1992-1998), Drum programming (1992-1993), Guitars, Keyboards (1992-present), Vocals (1998-present)
See also: ex-Putrefaction, ex-Zion, Dirge, Melina Mortis, Moonshine, ex-Dreamlike Horror
Dhilorz Guitars, Bass, Vocals (backing) (1998-present)
See also: Grind Zero, ex-Unreal, ex-Amphitrium, ex-All Amort, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-Infliction
Past
Vassago Rex Drums
See also: Arvas, ex-Cold Eternity, ex-Lux Axiomus, ex-Örth, ex-Aeternus, ex-Dødsfall, ex-Frozen Cries, ex-Chaos Predicted, ex-Hesperus, ex-Negativ
Grimm Vocals, Drums (1993-1995)
See also: ex-Putrefaction, Dirge
Kjetil Drums (1995-1997)
Lord Kaiaphas Drums, Percussion (1995-1998), Vocals (1995-1999)
See also: Le Chant Noir, Thokkian Vortex, ex-Meatgrinder, ex-Thokk, Minimal Criminal, Xaphan's Bellow, ex-Grand Belial's Key, ex-Kaiaphas
Kimberly Goss Keyboards, Vocals (female) (1995-1997)
See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Avernus, ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Fleurety (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Children of Bodom (live)
Luci Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Cello, Vocals (backing) (1997-?)
See also: ex-Horroble, Fullmoon Sideshow, ex-Wicked Little Dolls
Erichte Vocals (female) (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Spiritus Tenebrae
Krigse Drums (1998-2000)
Deadly Kristin Vocals (female) (1998-2003)
See also: ex-Dreamlike Horror, Deadly Kristin, ex-Byaxis, ex-Frozen Soul
GroM Drums, Percussion, Vocals (backing) (2000-2006)
See also: Hortus Animae, ex-The K, ex-Andark (live), Testing Tomorrow, ex-DoomSword, ex-Hate Profile, ex-Defixio, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-Opposite Sides, ex-Psychofagist
Morfeus Guitars (2008-?)
See also: Dimension F3H, Psykdom, Viper Solfa, ex-Limbonic Art, ex-Mayhem (live)
Nicholas Barker Drums (2009-?)
See also: Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Voices (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Systematic Insanity, ex-Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Brujeria, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Venom Inc. (live), ex-Shining, ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-God Seed (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance
Current (Live)
Okrim Drums
See also: Extirpation, ex-Bestial Lust, ex-Terrorsaw
Ghiulz Borroni Guitars (2015-present)
See also: Breathing Hell, Bulldozer, Death SS, ex-Profanatum, ex-Sacrarium Execratus, ex-Faust, ex-Obscurity
Volkun Drums (2020-present)
See also: Morost, Septic Order, Sovrag, ex-The Stone (live), ex-Alarm
Arjan Bass, Guitars (2023-present)
See also: Cultus, Heervader, Heimdalls Wacht, Omegavortex, Pest, Sagenland, Uuntar, Absolutus (live), Blackdeath (live), Mordaehoth (live), ex-Gravenveld IX, Annwfyn, ex-Countess, ex-Genocide, ex-Lugubre, ex-Hekel (live), ex-Mortifera (live), ex-Bitter, ex-Jupiter, ex-Terg
Past (Live)
Profana Drums (?-1998)
See also: Apocryph, Blood Stained Dusk, Octagon, ex-Entrapment, ex-Wormreich, ex-Haxxan
Kenneth Lian Bass (1993)
See also: ex-Molested
Qyasyar Archant Bass (1994)
See also: ex-Asmodeus
Pezz Drums (1997-?)
Scorpios Bass (1998-1999)
See also: Crimson Moon, Possession Ritual, Sabnack, Akrabu, E. V. P., ex-Demoncy, ex-Dethroned, ex-Gloriam, ex-Melechesh, ex-Αχέροντας, ex-Hortus Animae (live), ex-Zemial (live), ex-Behind Your Fear, ex-Infested, ex-Nibiru
Lazarus Keyboards (1998)
Thidra Guitars (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Faust, ex-Iblis
Aleister Guitars (2001-2008)
See also: Faust, ex-Profanatum, ex-Abgott (live), ex-Vidharr, ex-Bastard Saints (live)
Kaiaphas Vocals (2003, 2023)
See also: Le Chant Noir, Thokkian Vortex, ex-Meatgrinder, ex-Thokk, Minimal Criminal, Xaphan's Bellow, ex-Grand Belial's Key, ex-Kaiaphas
Bless Keyboards (2004)
See also: Hortus Animae, Space Mirrors, Borderline, Hollywood Roses, Höt, Nashville, Overlook, ex-Morgan the Bard
Gianka Drums (2007)
See also: Amphitrium, ex-Enough to Kill, ex-Legion
Asmodeus Draco Dux Drums (2016)
See also: Azrath-11, Kurgaall, Obsidio, Slavocracy, Stygian Darkness, Thokkian Vortex, Naer Mataron, ex-Entreat., ex-Mestlet, ex-Absentia Lunae, ex-Deviate Damaen, ex-Handful of Hate, ex-Infernal Angels, ex-Lost Soul, ex-Elodea, ex-Torke, ex-Fearbringer (live), ex-V.o.r.a.g.o.
Anamnesi Drums (2019)
See also: Dawn of a Dark Age, Grind Zero, Losa, Ossario, Progenie Terrestre Pura, Pyra, Simulacro, Darvaza (live), ex-Accabbadora, ex-Anamnesi, ex-Cold Empire, ex-Deathtopia, ex-Malauriu, ex-Vultur, ex-Nahabat
Grimm Vocals (2022)
See also: ex-Putrefaction, Dirge
Zel Bass (1992-1998), Drum programming (1992-1993), Guitars, Keyboards (1992-present), Vocals (1998-present)
See also: ex-Putrefaction, ex-Zion, Dirge, Melina Mortis, Moonshine, ex-Dreamlike Horror
Dhilorz Guitars, Bass, Vocals (backing) (1998-present)
See also: Grind Zero, ex-Unreal, ex-Amphitrium, ex-All Amort, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-Infliction
Vassago Rex Drums
See also: Arvas, ex-Cold Eternity, ex-Lux Axiomus, ex-Örth, ex-Aeternus, ex-Dødsfall, ex-Frozen Cries, ex-Chaos Predicted, ex-Hesperus, ex-Negativ
Grimm Vocals, Drums (1993-1995)
See also: ex-Putrefaction, Dirge
Kjetil Drums (1995-1997)
Lord Kaiaphas Drums, Percussion (1995-1998), Vocals (1995-1999)
See also: Le Chant Noir, Thokkian Vortex, ex-Meatgrinder, ex-Thokk, Minimal Criminal, Xaphan's Bellow, ex-Grand Belial's Key, ex-Kaiaphas
Kimberly Goss Keyboards, Vocals (female) (1995-1997)
See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Avernus, ex-Dimmu Borgir (live), ex-Fleurety (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Children of Bodom (live)
Luci Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Cello, Vocals (backing) (1997-?)
See also: ex-Horroble, Fullmoon Sideshow, ex-Wicked Little Dolls
Erichte Vocals (female) (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Spiritus Tenebrae
Krigse Drums (1998-2000)
Deadly Kristin Vocals (female) (1998-2003)
See also: ex-Dreamlike Horror, Deadly Kristin, ex-Byaxis, ex-Frozen Soul
GroM Drums, Percussion, Vocals (backing) (2000-2006)
See also: Hortus Animae, ex-The K, ex-Andark (live), Testing Tomorrow, ex-DoomSword, ex-Hate Profile, ex-Defixio, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-Opposite Sides, ex-Psychofagist
Morfeus Guitars (2008-?)
See also: Dimension F3H, Psykdom, Viper Solfa, ex-Limbonic Art, ex-Mayhem (live)
Nicholas Barker Drums (2009-?)
See also: Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Voices (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Systematic Insanity, ex-Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Brujeria, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Venom Inc. (live), ex-Shining, ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-God Seed (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance
Current
Okrim Drums
See also: Extirpation, ex-Bestial Lust, ex-Terrorsaw
Ghiulz Borroni Guitars (2015-present)
See also: Breathing Hell, Bulldozer, Death SS, ex-Profanatum, ex-Sacrarium Execratus, ex-Faust, ex-Obscurity
Volkun Drums (2020-present)
See also: Morost, Septic Order, Sovrag, ex-The Stone (live), ex-Alarm
Arjan Bass, Guitars (2023-present)
See also: Cultus, Heervader, Heimdalls Wacht, Omegavortex, Pest, Sagenland, Uuntar, Absolutus (live), Blackdeath (live), Mordaehoth (live), ex-Gravenveld IX, Annwfyn, ex-Countess, ex-Genocide, ex-Lugubre, ex-Hekel (live), ex-Mortifera (live), ex-Bitter, ex-Jupiter, ex-Terg
Past
Profana Drums (?-1998)
See also: Apocryph, Blood Stained Dusk, Octagon, ex-Entrapment, ex-Wormreich, ex-Haxxan
Kenneth Lian Bass (1993)
See also: ex-Molested
Qyasyar Archant Bass (1994)
See also: ex-Asmodeus
Pezz Drums (1997-?)
Scorpios Bass (1998-1999)
See also: Crimson Moon, Possession Ritual, Sabnack, Akrabu, E. V. P., ex-Demoncy, ex-Dethroned, ex-Gloriam, ex-Melechesh, ex-Αχέροντας, ex-Hortus Animae (live), ex-Zemial (live), ex-Behind Your Fear, ex-Infested, ex-Nibiru
Lazarus Keyboards (1998)
Thidra Guitars (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Faust, ex-Iblis
Aleister Guitars (2001-2008)
See also: Faust, ex-Profanatum, ex-Abgott (live), ex-Vidharr, ex-Bastard Saints (live)
Kaiaphas Vocals (2003, 2023)
See also: Le Chant Noir, Thokkian Vortex, ex-Meatgrinder, ex-Thokk, Minimal Criminal, Xaphan's Bellow, ex-Grand Belial's Key, ex-Kaiaphas
Bless Keyboards (2004)
See also: Hortus Animae, Space Mirrors, Borderline, Hollywood Roses, Höt, Nashville, Overlook, ex-Morgan the Bard
Gianka Drums (2007)
See also: Amphitrium, ex-Enough to Kill, ex-Legion
Asmodeus Draco Dux Drums (2016)
See also: Azrath-11, Kurgaall, Obsidio, Slavocracy, Stygian Darkness, Thokkian Vortex, Naer Mataron, ex-Entreat., ex-Mestlet, ex-Absentia Lunae, ex-Deviate Damaen, ex-Handful of Hate, ex-Infernal Angels, ex-Lost Soul, ex-Elodea, ex-Torke, ex-Fearbringer (live), ex-V.o.r.a.g.o.
Anamnesi Drums (2019)
See also: Dawn of a Dark Age, Grind Zero, Losa, Ossario, Progenie Terrestre Pura, Pyra, Simulacro, Darvaza (live), ex-Accabbadora, ex-Anamnesi, ex-Cold Empire, ex-Deathtopia, ex-Malauriu, ex-Vultur, ex-Nahabat
Grimm Vocals (2022)
See also: ex-Putrefaction, Dirge
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