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Ancient

Country of origin:
Norway
Location:
Bergen
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1992
Genre:
Melodic Black Metal
Lyrical themes:
Satanism (early), Vampirism, Fears, Horror, Evil
Current label:
Unsigned/independent
Years active:
1992-present
Started in January 1992 by Aphazel as a one-man band.

Originally Ancient was a Norwegian band (from Eidsvågneset). Aphazel moved to the USA late 1995 and recruited a whole new band there, but after 3 years decided to relocate to Italy after having met Deadly Kristin. He is currently (as of March 2011) residing in Greece, where it was declared that he had shortened his name to Zel.

Ancient ...
Current
Zel Vocals (also Guitars, Bass, Keyboards) (1992-present)
See also: ex-Zion, ex-Dreamlike Horror
Dhilorz Bass, Guitars (2000-present)
See also: Grind Zero, ex-Unreal, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-All Amort, ex-Amphitrium, ex-Infliction
Nicholas Barker Drums (2009-present)
See also: Lock Up, Brujeria (live), Noctis Imperium (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-God Seed (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Testament (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Twilight of the Gods
Past
Vassago Rex Unknown
See also: Arvas, ex-Cold Eternity, ex-Aeternus, ex-Dødsfall, ex-Frozen Cries
Kimberly Goss Vocals, Keyboards (1995-1997)
See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Avernus, ex-Therion, ex-Children of Bodom (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live)
Grimm Vocals, Drums (1993-1995)
Kjetil Drums (1995-1997)
Lord Kaiaphas Drums, Vocals (1995-1998)
See also: Thokkian Vortex, ex-Thokk, Kaiaphas, Minimal Criminal, Zhyin, ex-Grand Belial's Key
Baard Drums (Session) (1997)
Luci Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Piano, Cello (1997-?)
See also: Horroble
Erichte Vocals (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Spiritus Tenebrae
Scorpios Bass (1998-2001)
See also: Acherontas, Crimson Moon, Dethroned, Possession Ritual, Sabnack, Melechesh (live), Zemial (live), Akrabu, ex-Demoncy, ex-Hortus Animae (live), ex-EVP, ex-Nibiru
Krigse Drums (1998-2000)
Profana Drums (Session) (1998)
See also: Apocryph, Blood Stained Dusk, Octagon, Wormreich
Lazarus Keyboards (Session) (1998)
Deadly Kristin Vocals (1998-2003)
See also: Dreamlike Horror
GroM Drums, Vocals (2000-2006)
See also: Hortus Animae, Martyr Lucifer, The K, ex-Andark, Testing Tomorrow, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-DoomSword, ex-Hate Profile, ex-Opposite Sides, ex-Psychofagist, ex-Defixio
Morfeus Guitars (2008-?)
See also: Dimension F3H, ex-Limbonic Art, ex-Mayhem (live)
Current (Live)
Aleister Guitars (Session) (2001-present)
See also: Faust, ex-Abgott, ex-Vidharr, ex-Bastard Saints (live)
Past (Live)
Thidra Guitars (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Faust, ex-Iblis
Bless Keyboards (2004)
See also: Hortus Animae, Martyr Lucifer, Hollywood Roses, Hot, Nashville, Overlook
Gianka Drums (Session) (2007)
See also: Amphitrium, Enough to Kill, ex-Legion
Zel Vocals (also Guitars, Bass, Keyboards) (1992-present)
See also: ex-Zion, ex-Dreamlike Horror
Dhilorz Bass, Guitars (2000-present)
See also: Grind Zero, ex-Unreal, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-All Amort, ex-Amphitrium, ex-Infliction
Nicholas Barker Drums (2009-present)
See also: Lock Up, Brujeria (live), Noctis Imperium (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-God Seed (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Testament (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Twilight of the Gods
Vassago Rex Unknown
See also: Arvas, ex-Cold Eternity, ex-Aeternus, ex-Dødsfall, ex-Frozen Cries
Kimberly Goss Vocals, Keyboards (1995-1997)
See also: ex-Sinergy, ex-Avernus, ex-Therion, ex-Children of Bodom (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir (live)
Grimm Vocals, Drums (1993-1995)
Kjetil Drums (1995-1997)
Lord Kaiaphas Drums, Vocals (1995-1998)
See also: Thokkian Vortex, ex-Thokk, Kaiaphas, Minimal Criminal, Zhyin, ex-Grand Belial's Key
Baard Drums (Session) (1997)
Luci Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Piano, Cello (1997-?)
See also: Horroble
Erichte Vocals (1997-1998)
See also: ex-Spiritus Tenebrae
Scorpios Bass (1998-2001)
See also: Acherontas, Crimson Moon, Dethroned, Possession Ritual, Sabnack, Melechesh (live), Zemial (live), Akrabu, ex-Demoncy, ex-Hortus Animae (live), ex-EVP, ex-Nibiru
Krigse Drums (1998-2000)
Profana Drums (Session) (1998)
See also: Apocryph, Blood Stained Dusk, Octagon, Wormreich
Lazarus Keyboards (Session) (1998)
Deadly Kristin Vocals (1998-2003)
See also: Dreamlike Horror
GroM Drums, Vocals (2000-2006)
See also: Hortus Animae, Martyr Lucifer, The K, ex-Andark, Testing Tomorrow, ex-Alice in Darkland, ex-DoomSword, ex-Hate Profile, ex-Opposite Sides, ex-Psychofagist, ex-Defixio
Morfeus Guitars (2008-?)
See also: Dimension F3H, ex-Limbonic Art, ex-Mayhem (live)
Current
Aleister Guitars (Session) (2001-present)
See also: Faust, ex-Abgott, ex-Vidharr, ex-Bastard Saints (live)
Past
Thidra Guitars (2000-2001)
See also: ex-Faust, ex-Iblis
Bless Keyboards (2004)
See also: Hortus Animae, Martyr Lucifer, Hollywood Roses, Hot, Nashville, Overlook
Gianka Drums (Session) (2007)
See also: Amphitrium, Enough to Kill, ex-Legion
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