Genre(s):
Black/Folk Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Tolkien themes
Origin:
Finland (Ojakkala)
Formed In:
2000
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Witch King (Harri Hyytiäinen) - Vocals (formerly also Guitar, Bass and Drums) (Baranduin, Cataleptic (Fin), NekroFuk Kvlt, Nuclear Hammer, Sear (Fin)) (2003-)
Miriel - Vocals (2009-)
Dragon Hunter (T. Landen) - Guitar (2007-) (Sear (Fin))
Dain - Guitar (2005-)
Bolg - Bass (2007-)
Scatcha - Synthesizer, Vocals (2003-)
Daeron - Drums (2007-), Guitar (2005-2007)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Iina (Guest) (2006)
Jonna Piittala (Guest) (2003)
Von Blofield (Guest) (2007)
Finduilas (2007-2009)
Keyboards:
Emerwen (Nea Heino) (2005-2009)
Drums:
Thalion (2005-2007)
Additional notes:
Avathar is the name of a dark land in the south of Aman in between the mountains and the sea in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Ungoliant used to dwell there before she and Melkor destroyed the Two Trees of Valinor.
The band was a two-piece (Witch King and Scatha) until summer 2005.
Harri Hyytiäinen temporarily joined the ranks of Battlelore in October 2008 for touring purposes, replacing regular frontman Tomi Mykkänen who had opted out for family reasons.
Discography:
Avathar - Shadows [full-length] - 2004
Avathar - Where Light And Shadow Collide [full-length] - 2004
Avathar - A Storm Coming [demo] - 2005
Avathar - Where Wicked Winds Blow [demo] - 2006
Avathar - Beyond The Spheres Of The Mortal World [demo] - 2007
Avathar - To The Halls Of Await [demo] - 2008
Avathar - From The Other Side [demo] - 2008
Avathar - For What Dwells Behind The Mist [demo] - 2008
Avathar - Forlorn [demo] - 2009
Avathar - Dark Paths [demo] - 2010
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Official site:
http://www.myspace.com/avatharinvarjot