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Old Funeral was a black/death metal band from Bergen, Norway. This article is about the musical genre. ... This article is about the musical genre. ... County Hordaland District Midhordland Municipality NO-1201 Administrative centre Bergen Mayor (2004) Herman Friele (H) Official language form Neutral Area  - Total  - Land  - Percentage Ranked 215 465 km² 445 km² 0. ...


Old Funeral was one of the first bands to form in the Norwegian extreme metal scene, getting its start in 1988. By 1992 the band had already dissolved, but since some of the former band members (such as Abbath and Demonaz of Immortal, and Varg Vikernes of Burzum) are now quite famous, Old Funeral has also gained recognition. Among their influences were Carcass (UK) and Morbid Angel (US). Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Immortal is a black metal band from Bergen, Norway. ... Varg Vikernes IPA: , born Kristian Vikernes on February 11, 1973, outside of Bergen, Norway, is a black metal musician currently imprisoned for the 1993 murder of Øystein Euronymous Aarseth of Mayhem. ... Cover of Hvis Lyset Tar Oss (en:If the light takes us) Burzum began in 1991 as a prominent and influential Norwegian black metal act by Varg Vikernes (born Kristian Vikernes). ... Carcass were a British band formed by Napalm Death guitarist Bill Steer together with drummer Ken Owen in 1985. ... Morbid Angel is a Florida-based death metal band assembled in 1983. ...


Former members

  • Abbath - Bass, vocals
  • Varg Vikernes - Guitar
  • Jörn I. Tonsberg - Guitar
  • Ali Gator (Tore Bratseth)- Guitar
  • Demonaz (Harald Nævdal)- Guitar
  • Padden - Drums
  • Tyr - Drums

A photo of Abbath from the Sons of Northern Darkness Photo shoot. ... Varg Vikernes IPA: , born Kristian Vikernes on February 11, 1973, outside of Bergen, Norway, is a black metal musician currently imprisoned for the 1993 murder of Øystein Euronymous Aarseth of Mayhem. ... Demonaz Doom Occulta, or most widely known simply as Demonaz, is most recognised as the once-guitarist and chief lyricist for legendary black metal band Immortal. ...

Discography

  • Demo - (1989)
  • Abduction of Limbs [Demo] - (1990)
  • The Older Ones - (1999)
  • Grim Reaping Norway [Live] - (2002)

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