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Borknagar

Country of origin:
Norway
Location:
Bergen, Vestland
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1994
Genre:
Progressive Viking/Folk/Black Metal
Themes:
Nature, Science, Spirituality, Cosmos, Mythology
Current label:
Century Media Records
Years active:
1994-present
Contact: [email protected]

Logo by Christophe Szpajdel.

Formed by Øystein Garnes Brun in 1994 as an outlet to create more melodic music and to push the boundaries of "traditional" black metal after growing tired of the simple brutality of his previous band Molested. The band did not record a demo; once Øystein established the first line-up, they were offered a contract with Malicious ...
Current
Øystein G. Brun Guitars (1995-present)
See also: Cronian, ex-Molested
ICS Vortex Vocals (1997-2000), Bass (1998-2000, 2010-present), Vocals (clean, choirs) (2010-present), Vocals (harsh) (2019-present)
See also: Arcturus, ICS Vortex, Lamented Souls, Artisan, God of Atheists, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Ved Buens Ende (live), ex-Penthouse Petz
Lars A. Nedland Keyboards, Grand piano, Hammond organ, Vocals (clean, choirs) (1999-present)
See also: Solefald, ex-Old Words New, ex-Silent, ex-Age of Silence, Black Void, White Void, ex-Carpathian Forest, ex-Funeral (live), ex-Ásmegin
Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow Drums (2018-present)
See also: Maahlas, Trollfest, Viper Solfa, Cadaver (live), Fleshmeadow (live), ex-Sevenfield, Sphere, ex-Profane Burial, ex-Trail of Tears, ex-Inbreed
Jostein Thomassen Guitars (2019-present)
See also: Fracture, Viper Solfa, Source of Tide, Black Void, ex-Profane Burial, ex-Mortiis (live), ex-Byzantium, ex-Engrave, ex-Spider
Past
Infernus Bass (1995-1996)
See also: Gorgoroth, ex-Desekrator, Norwegian Evil, ex-Orcustus
Grim Drums (1995-1998)
(R.I.P. 1999) See also: ex-Emptor, ex-Örth, ex-Arvas, ex-Gorgoroth, ex-Relentless Aggression, ex-Immortal (live), ex-Hell Awaits
Ivar Bjørnson Keyboards, Effects (1995-1998)
See also: Enslaved, Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik, ex-Desekrator, ex-Inoculate Injure, ex-Phobia, ex-Trinacria, BardSpec, Dream of an Opium Eater, ex-Mysticum, ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Taake (live), ex-Bloodflowers, ex-Obnoxious, ex-Vulcana
Garm Vocals (1995-1997)
See also: Ulver, Æthenor, Head Control System, ex-Arcturus
Kai K. Lie Bass (1996-1998)
See also: The Batallion, ex-Hunting League, ex-St. Satan
Jens F. Ryland Guitars (1997-2003, 2007-2018)
See also: ex-ICS Vortex
Asgeir Mickelson Drums (1999-2008), Bass (2004)
See also: Scariot, Terra Odium, Veil of Secrets, Spiral Architect, ex-Anesthesia, God of Atheists, H.E.A.L., ex-Abyssic, ex-Highland Glory, ex-Ihsahn, ex-Lunaris, ex-Sarke, ex-Thornbound, ex-Mork (live), ex-Sturmgeist (live), ex-Testament (live), ex-Arctic Thunder
Tyr Bass (2000-2003, 2006-2010)
See also: ex-Thornbound, ex-Emperor (live), ex-Koldbrann (live), ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Vintersorg (live), ex-Rage in Eden, ex-Morpheus Web
Vintersorg Vocals (harsh, clean, choirs) (2000-2019)
See also: Cronian, Fission, Harmdaud, Otyg, Vintersorg, ex-Masticator, Gravisphere, Waterclime, ex-Cosmic Death, ex-Havayoth, ex-Vargatron
David Kinkade Drums (2008-2011)
See also: The Monarch, ex-Insatanity, ex-Soulfly, ex-Arsis (live), ex-Malevolent Creation (live), ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-D.O.T.A.C., ex-Divine Empire, ex-Kastasyde, ex-Monarch
Baard Kolstad Drums (2012-2018)
See also: ICS Vortex, Leprous, Paracrona, Rendezvous Point, Solefald (live), ex-God Seed, ex-Hellhaven, ex-Gaahls Wyrd, ex-Oceans of Time, ex-Ihsahn (live), ex-In Vain (live)
Past (Live)
Nicholas Barker Drums (1998-1999)
See also: Liquid Graveyard, Shining, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Venom Inc. (live), Voices (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Ancient, 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-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance, ex-Gorgoroth (live)
Justin Greaves Drums (1998-1999)
See also: Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine, Crippled Black Phoenix, Se Delan, ex-Electric Wizard, ex-Iron Monkey, ex-Khang, ex-Armour of God, ex-Earthtone9, ex-Hard to Swallow, ex-Silver Ginger 5, ex-The Varukers
Athera Vocals (2013-2018)
See also: Minas, Susperia, ex-Metadox, ex-Ringnevond, ex-Vanaheim, ex-Seven Sins, ex-Abyssic, ex-Chrome Division, ex-Sarke (live), ex-JUJ
Øystein G. Brun Guitars (1995-present)
See also: Cronian, ex-Molested
ICS Vortex Vocals (1997-2000), Bass (1998-2000, 2010-present), Vocals (clean, choirs) (2010-present), Vocals (harsh) (2019-present)
See also: Arcturus, ICS Vortex, Lamented Souls, Artisan, God of Atheists, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Ved Buens Ende (live), ex-Penthouse Petz
Lars A. Nedland Keyboards, Grand piano, Hammond organ, Vocals (clean, choirs) (1999-present)
See also: Solefald, ex-Old Words New, ex-Silent, ex-Age of Silence, Black Void, White Void, ex-Carpathian Forest, ex-Funeral (live), ex-Ásmegin
Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow Drums (2018-present)
See also: Maahlas, Trollfest, Viper Solfa, Cadaver (live), Fleshmeadow (live), ex-Sevenfield, Sphere, ex-Profane Burial, ex-Trail of Tears, ex-Inbreed
Jostein Thomassen Guitars (2019-present)
See also: Fracture, Viper Solfa, Source of Tide, Black Void, ex-Profane Burial, ex-Mortiis (live), ex-Byzantium, ex-Engrave, ex-Spider
Infernus Bass (1995-1996)
See also: Gorgoroth, ex-Desekrator, Norwegian Evil, ex-Orcustus
Grim Drums (1995-1998)
(R.I.P. 1999) See also: ex-Emptor, ex-Örth, ex-Arvas, ex-Gorgoroth, ex-Relentless Aggression, ex-Immortal (live), ex-Hell Awaits
Ivar Bjørnson Keyboards, Effects (1995-1998)
See also: Enslaved, Ivar Bjørnson & Einar Selvik, ex-Desekrator, ex-Inoculate Injure, ex-Phobia, ex-Trinacria, BardSpec, Dream of an Opium Eater, ex-Mysticum, ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Taake (live), ex-Bloodflowers, ex-Obnoxious, ex-Vulcana
Garm Vocals (1995-1997)
See also: Ulver, Æthenor, Head Control System, ex-Arcturus
Kai K. Lie Bass (1996-1998)
See also: The Batallion, ex-Hunting League, ex-St. Satan
Jens F. Ryland Guitars (1997-2003, 2007-2018)
See also: ex-ICS Vortex
Asgeir Mickelson Drums (1999-2008), Bass (2004)
See also: Scariot, Terra Odium, Veil of Secrets, Spiral Architect, ex-Anesthesia, God of Atheists, H.E.A.L., ex-Abyssic, ex-Highland Glory, ex-Ihsahn, ex-Lunaris, ex-Sarke, ex-Thornbound, ex-Mork (live), ex-Sturmgeist (live), ex-Testament (live), ex-Arctic Thunder
Tyr Bass (2000-2003, 2006-2010)
See also: ex-Thornbound, ex-Emperor (live), ex-Koldbrann (live), ex-Satyricon (live), ex-Vintersorg (live), ex-Rage in Eden, ex-Morpheus Web
Vintersorg Vocals (harsh, clean, choirs) (2000-2019)
See also: Cronian, Fission, Harmdaud, Otyg, Vintersorg, ex-Masticator, Gravisphere, Waterclime, ex-Cosmic Death, ex-Havayoth, ex-Vargatron
David Kinkade Drums (2008-2011)
See also: The Monarch, ex-Insatanity, ex-Soulfly, ex-Arsis (live), ex-Malevolent Creation (live), ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-D.O.T.A.C., ex-Divine Empire, ex-Kastasyde, ex-Monarch
Baard Kolstad Drums (2012-2018)
See also: ICS Vortex, Leprous, Paracrona, Rendezvous Point, Solefald (live), ex-God Seed, ex-Hellhaven, ex-Gaahls Wyrd, ex-Oceans of Time, ex-Ihsahn (live), ex-In Vain (live)
Past
Nicholas Barker Drums (1998-1999)
See also: Liquid Graveyard, Shining, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Venom Inc. (live), Voices (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Ancient, 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-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Exodus (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance, ex-Gorgoroth (live)
Justin Greaves Drums (1998-1999)
See also: Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine, Crippled Black Phoenix, Se Delan, ex-Electric Wizard, ex-Iron Monkey, ex-Khang, ex-Armour of God, ex-Earthtone9, ex-Hard to Swallow, ex-Silver Ginger 5, ex-The Varukers
Athera Vocals (2013-2018)
See also: Minas, Susperia, ex-Metadox, ex-Ringnevond, ex-Vanaheim, ex-Seven Sins, ex-Abyssic, ex-Chrome Division, ex-Sarke (live), ex-JUJ
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