Genre(s):
Atmospheric Black Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Darkness, Satan
Origin:
Sweden (Umeе, Västerbotten)
Formed In:
1993
Current Line-Up:
Marcus E. Norman (Vargher) - All instruments, Vocals (Bewitched (Swe), Havayoth, Naglfar (Swe), Throne of Ahaz)
Former/Past Member(s):
Ulf Andersson - Drums (Bewitched (Swe), Naglfar (Swe), Nocturnal Rites)
Fredrik Jakobsson - Bass, Vocals (ex-Disorge, Throne of Ahaz)
Andreas Nilsson - Guitars (ex-Midvinter, Naglfar (Swe))
Session Musicians:
Jens Rydén - Piano, Keyboards (Dead Silent Slumber, Naglfar (Swe), Profundi, Thyrfing)
Kristoffer "Wrath" Olivius - Guest vocals (Bewitched (Swe), ex-Midvinter, Naglfar (Swe), ex-Setherial)
Additional Notes
1992 Formed by Marcus E. Norman in Umeе, Sweden under the name Ancient (Swe). The demotape In the Eye of the Serpent is recorded.
1993 After the release of In the Eye of the Serpent the band changes name into Ancient Wisdom and in December, the second demotape Through Rivers of the Eternal Blackness is recorded.
Signs a record deal with the Italian label Avantgarde Music.
1994 In December, the debut album For Snow Covered the Northland is recorded. Due to some technical errors this album is not released until 1996, and during this time Marcus E. Norman decides to continue Ancient Wisdom on his own.
1996 For Snow Covered the Northland is released.
1997 The release of The Calling.
1998 First meant to be a mini-cd, the first part of And the Physical Shape of Light Bled is recorded.
1999 The decision is made to release a full length album instead. More material is composed and recorded at the end of November.
2000 And the Physical Shape of Light Bled is released.
2003 The fourth fullenght album, Cometh Doom, Cometh Death is recorded.
2004 The release of Cometh Doom, Cometh Death.
1993 After the release of In the Eye of the Serpent the band changes name into Ancient Wisdom and in December, the second demotape Through Rivers of the Eternal Blackness is recorded.
Signs a record deal with the Italian label Avantgarde Music.
1994 In December, the debut album For Snow Covered the Northland is recorded. Due to some technical errors this album is not released until 1996, and during this time Marcus E. Norman decides to continue Ancient Wisdom on his own.
1996 For Snow Covered the Northland is released.
1997 The release of The Calling.
1998 First meant to be a mini-cd, the first part of And the Physical Shape of Light Bled is recorded.
1999 The decision is made to release a full length album instead. More material is composed and recorded at the end of November.
2000 And the Physical Shape of Light Bled is released.
2003 The fourth fullenght album, Cometh Doom, Cometh Death is recorded.
2004 The release of Cometh Doom, Cometh Death.
Discography:
Ancient Wisdom - Through Rivers of the Eternal Blackness [demo] - 1994
Ancient Wisdom - For Snow Covered The Northland [full-lenght] - 1996
Ancient Wisdom - The Calling [full-lenght] - 1997
Ancient Wisdom - ...And The Physical Shape Of Light Bled [full-lenght] - 2000
Ancient Wisdom - Cometh Doom, Cometh Death [full-lenght] - 2004
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OfficialWebPage:
www.bewitched.se
