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GORGOROTH Bassist, Ex-Drummer Join Forces In New Project
GORGOROTH bassist King ov Hell has teamed up with ex-GORGOROTH drummer Kvitrafn in a brand new project called JOTUNSPOR. The group, whose music is described by King ov Hell as "Norse noise black metal," will release their debut album, "Gleipnirs Smeder", in February, possibly via Candlelight Records...January 8, 2006
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GORGOROTH Bassist Talks About New Album, Collaboration With IMMORTAL's ABBATH
Earth-Dog.com recently conducted an exclusive interview with GORGOROTH bassist King ov Hell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Earth-Dog.com: What is the status of GORGOROTH's next album, "Ad Majorem Satanhas Gloriam"? I read that you and Infernus did some of the recording already but now t...January 7, 2006
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Woman Claims GORGOROTH Guitarist And His Friend Repeatedly Raped Her
The woman who was allegedly raped by GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) and his friend took the stand earlier today (Jan. 4) in a Norwegian court to give her version of what happened that fateful night two years ago. Tiegs, 33, and his 32-year-old friend (whose identity has not be...January 4, 2006
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GORGOROTH: Polish Authorities Drop Investigation Over Controversial Gig
In February 2004, GORGOROTH was at the center of controversy in Poland following a scandalous live performance in a TV studio in the city of Krakow. The Norwegian black metal band were investigated for causing religious offense after a show that included dozens of sheep heads on stakes, a literal bl...January 4, 2006
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GORGOROTH Guitarist Denies Raping Woman, Claims Sex Was Consensual
GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) went before a Norwegian court earlier today (Jan. 3) to appeal the three-year prison sentence he received last year for rape. The incident happened April 27, 2004 when Tiegs and a friend brought a 29-year-old woman they met at a nightclub called...January 3, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Frontman Performs With 1349: Photo Available
Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have posted the following message on their official web site: "CELTIC FROST were very honoured to meet close friends again on the occasion of the Swiss concert of Norwegian groups 1349 and GORGOROTH at La Chaux-de-Fonds on November 12, 2005, which they...December 2, 2005
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GORGOROTH Explain Gig Cancellations
Ann Frestad of Khaoz Productionz, which represents the Norwegian black metal bands GORGOROTH and 1349, has issued the following statement regarding the two groups' gig cancellations in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Zilina, Slovakia: "Ljubljana, Slovenia: We got major bus problems, and did not make the sho...November 19, 2005
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CELTIC FROST's FISCHER Joins 1349 On Stage In Switzerland
CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Saturday to Sunday. Hours of amalgamation. A deep honor. A cogent night spent with our peers, our friends, 1349 and GORGOROTH. Asked to perform the vocals onstage for 1349's cover of CELTIC FROST's 'The...November 14, 2005
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GORGOROTH's Backstage Rider Revealed: Pink Toilet Paper, Masseuse & Strawberry-Flavored Condoms
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH may be the epitome of pure evil when they hit the stage, but if their tour rider is any indication, they are softies at heart. GORGOROTH's rider for their current European tour with 1349 — which includes specifications on stage design, sound systems, lighting rigs...November 14, 2005
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ENDSTILLE To Support GORGOROTH In Hamburg
German black metallers ENDSTILLE will support GORGOROTH and 1349 on November 24 at Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany. As previously reported, ENDSTILLE have just released a vinyl version of their fourth full-length album, "Navigator". The vinyl comes with alternate artwork, a poster and a sticker. This...November 9, 2005
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GORGOROTH To Record Live Album
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH wil record several shows on their current European tour with 1349 for an upcoming live album, entitled "True Norwegian Black Metal". Scheduled for a late autumn release in 2007, it will mark and celebrate GORGOROTH's 15-year anniversary. GORGOROTH's new album, "Ad...October 30, 2005
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BOMBERS: Ex-IMMORTAL Frontman's MOTÖRHEAD Tribute Band Release Studio Effort
BOMBERS, the Norwegian MOTÖRHEAD tribute band featuring Abbath (ex-IMMORTAL, currently in I) on bass/vocals, Tore Bratseth (ex-OLD FUNERAL) on guitar and Pez (PUNISHMENT PARK, JEF) on drums, have released their first studio effort — a three-song vinyl release containing the tracks "Bomber", "No Clas...October 28, 2005
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OCTAVIA SPERATI, AUDREY HORNE To Play Benefit Gig For Cancer Victims
Norwegian bands OCTAVIA SPERATI and AUDREY HORNE (featuring members of ENSLAVED, GORGOROTH, DERIDE and SYLVIA WANE) are among the acts that will be performing benefit concerts at the Mood and Kamelon venues in Bergen, Norway on Thursday, October 27, with all proceeds going to "young people who live...October 23, 2005
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Former IMMORTAL Frontman Launches New Project
IMMORTAL frontman Abbath (real name: Olve Eikemo) has joined forces with original IMMORTAL drummer Armagedda, ENSLAVED guitarist Arve Isdal and GORGOROTH bassist King in a brand-new project dubbed simply I. The group have finished writing two-thirds of the material for their upcoming full-length deb...October 17, 2005
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Former GORGOROTH Drummer Pens Book About Norwegian Black Metal Scene
Norway's Aftenposten is reporting that former GORGOROTH drummer Erlend Erichsen is coming out with his debut novel, which focues on the black metal music scene. Entitled "National Satanist" (Nasjonalsatanisten),Erichsen's debut book already is being translated into French. Publishing house Damm is...September 28, 2005
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