Genre(s):
Viking Metal
Lyrical theme(s):
Nordic Mythology
Origin:
Norway (Haugesund)
Formed in:
1993
Status:
Active
Last known line-up:
Frode Glesnes (Grimar) - Vocals, Guitar (Battered (Nor), ex-Beelzebub)
Aksel Herløe - Guitar (Battered (Nor))
Gerhard Storesund (Ulvar) - Drums (Battered (Nor), ex-Beelzebub)
Former/past member(s):
Rune Bjelland (Nidhogg) - Vocals
Erik Elden - Bass
Stein Sund - Bass (Dwelling Souls, Evig Natt, Thundra, session for Throne of Katarsis)
Ragnar Vikse - Vocals
Audun Wold (Thonar) - Guitar, Bass, Synth
Kjell Hеvardsholm - Bass
Additional notes:
The word Einherjer itself means "those of one army". The Einherjer were slain warriors, who upon death, were taken to Valhala by the Valkyries to join Odin's army. In Valhalla, they feasted all night and battled all day, wounds miraculously healing. Thus, they endlessly prepared for Ragnarok, when Odin would call upon them to fight along side the Æsir (Gods).
Shortly after their split-up in 2004, 3 of the band members went on to form Battered (Nor). Reformed in 2008.
Discography:
Einherjer - Aurora Borealis [demo] - 1994
Einherjer - Leve Vikingеnden [ep] - 1995
Einherjer - Aurora Borealis [ep] - 1996
Einherjer - Dragons of the North [full-length] - 1996
Einherjer - Far, Far North [ep] - 1997
Einherjer - Odin Owns Ye All [full-length] - 1998
Einherjer - Norwegian Native Art [full-length] - 2000
Einherjer - Demo [demo] - 2002
Einherjer - Blot [full-length] - 2003
Einherjer - Norrøn [full-length] - 2011
Einherjer - Av Oss, For Oss [full-length] - 2014
Einherjer - Dragons Of The North XX [full-length] - 2016
Einherjer - Norrøne Spor [full-length] - 2018
Einherjer - North Star [full-length] - 2021
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