Ásmegin
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Ásmegin is a Norwegian folk/viking metal band formed in 1998. The name comes from Old Norse and means by the might of the gods. Ásmegin's lyrics are written in Norwegian as well as some in Old Norse and older Norwegian. Some of the tracks on Hin vordende Sod og Sø are modeled after the Norwegian play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen. their new studio album, Tusind tabte Sjæles Kakofoni, is planned for the middle of 2008.
Current line-up
- Erik Rasmussen - harsh vocals (2003—present)
- Lars Fredrik Frøislie - keyboards (2003—present)
- Marius Olaussen - guitars (1998—present)
- Raymond Håkenrud - guitars (2001—present)
- Tomas Torgersbråten - bass (1998—present)
Former members
- Bjørn Olav Holter - vocals (2001—2003)
- Skule Jarl (Nordalv) - drums (1998—2001)
- Iving Mundilfarne - flute, guitars (1998—1999)
- Auðrvinr Sigurdsson - guitars, vocals (1998—2001)
- Anders Torp - drums (1999)
- Tommy Brandt - drums (2001—2007)
- Ingvild Johannesen (Sareeta) - vocals & fiddle (2003—2007)
- Lars Nedland - clean vocals
Discography
Albums
- Hin Vordende Sod & Sø - 2003
Demos
- Naar Rimkalkene Heves (Demo)
Naar Rimkalkene Heves is a demo released on September 1 1999 by Valgalder Records.
Track listing
- "Valgalder" – 4:54
- "Alvesang Fager" – 4:12
- "Over Havet" – 3:45
- "Vargdans" – 4:18
Credits
- Auðrvinr Sigurdsson – lead vocals
- Marius Olaussen – lead and rhythm guitars, synth, vocals
- Tomas Torgersbråten – basses, backing vocals
- Martin Kneppen – drums, backing vocals
- Anders Torp – drums
See also
- Solefald - Another Lars Nedland project, Sareeta also played Violin their albums, Red For Fire: An Icelandic Odyssey Part 1 and Black for Death: An Icelandic Odyssey Part 2.
- Ram-Zet- An avant-garde metal band where Sareeta plays violin