Tjodalv (real name Kenneth Åkesson) is a Norwegian drummer. He played in Dimmu Borgir and Old Man's Child in which he was also a founding member. He now plays in his own band Susperia that was formed in October 1998. Tjodalv played guitar on the first Dimmu Borgir albums Inn I Evighetens Mørke and For All Tid. He then switched to drumming for them on Stormblåst and continued with this until 1999. Due to his family and musical differences he left Dimmu Borgir on amicable terms. He was replaced by Nicholas Barker. A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian symphonic black metal band whose music has been very popular in several Scandinavian countries and Germany. ... Old Mans Child is a Norwegian melodic black metal band which was founded in 1993. ... Susperia is a Norwegian melodic black metal band formed in 1998. ... Inn I Evighetens Mørke is the first EP by Dimmu Borgir. ... 1. ... StormblÃ¥st is the title of the second full-length release from Norwegian band, Dimmu Borgir. ... Nicholas Barker from Cradle of Filth days Nicholas Barker is a British drummer. ...