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Immortal
12+ albums
black metalNorwegian Black Metalnorwegianmelodic black metalmetal
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Immortal may refer to multiple musical artists with the same or similar name: 1. Immortal is a Norwegian black metal band from Bergen, founded in 1991 by Abbath Doom Occulta (Olve Eikemo) and Demonaz Doom Occulta (Harald Nævdal). Abbath initially performed as bassist before switching to guitar, while Demonaz served as guitarist. The band worked with several drummers in its early years, including Grim, Armagedda, and Hellhammer, before Horgh (Reidar Horghagen) joined as a permanent member in 1996. Although Immortal has most often functioned as a trio, several recordings were made as a duo featuring different combinations of Abbath, Demonaz, and Horgh. In 2016, Loudwire ranked Immortal among the best metal bands of all time. The band developed out of earlier projects including Old Funeral and Amputation, both active in the late 1980s. Old Funeral, founded by Abbath and Tore Bratseth, went through multiple lineup changes, including members such as Demonaz and Varg Vikernes, before disbanding in 1992. Amputation, formed by Demonaz and Jørn Inge Tunsberg, released two demos before disbanding in 1990. Immortal was formed in 1991 with Abbath on bass and vocals, Demonaz on guitar, Jørn on guitar, and Armagedda on drums. Early demo recordings reflected a death metal style, but the band soon shifted toward black metal, influenced by musicians such as Euronymous and bands including Bathory and Celtic Frost. Their self-titled EP "Immortal" was released in 1991, followed by the debut al
