Genre(s):
Black Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Chaos-Gnosticism, Qliphotic Magick, Sitra Ahra
Origin:
Sweden (Norrköping/Stockholm)
Formed In:
1996
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Michayah Belfagor - All instruments (Nefandus, Serpent Noir, Saturnalia Temple (live), ex-Malign (live))
Tehôm - Vocals, Guitars (2012-), Bass (2004-) (Mortuus, ex-Shade of Black, ex-Dödfödd)
Rudra - Bass (current live) (Octinomos, ex-Angst, ex-Nattstrype)
Simon Samuelsson - Drums (current live) (ex-Digerdöd, ex-Nahvas)
Former/Past Member(s):
Mist - Bass (ex-Ophthalamia, ex-Malign)
Shiva - Drums (Chaos Omen, Nex, ex-Dimness, ex-Katharsis, ex-Necromorbus, ex-Zavorash, ex-Corpus Christii, ex-Funeral Mist, ex-In Aeternum, ex-Watain (live), ex-Into Desolation)
Atum - Guitars (Reverorum ib Malacht, ex-AnXpm, ex-Dödfödd, ex-Emit, ex-Symphonia Sacrosancta Phasmatvm)
Moloch - Vocals (Teitanblood, ex-Blood Horns, ex-Proclamation)
Nebiros - Vocals (1998-2011) (Malign, ex-Superior)
Frater L. - Drums (live) (Marduk, The Ascendant, Absurdeity, ex-Excessum)
Additional notes:
The band name means "bravado" in old Swedish, it can also be translated into "arrogance".
The band went on hiatus several times due to Michayah being constantly in and out of prison. In 2005 it was announced that the band was working on a new album; but in march 2006 Michayah was again sent to prison for assault, robbery and some other charges. He was released in August, but was taken into custody a few days later, and sentenced to serve more time due to additional acts of violence. Michayah has stated that he used to be a member of a criminal gang, but has since gave up that lifestyle to focus on his religion and music.
Discography:
Ofermod - Mystérion Tés Anomias [single] - 1998
Ofermod - Netivah Ha-Chokmah [demo] - 2004
Ofermod - Mystérion Tés Anomias [ep] - 2005
Ofermod - Tiamtü [full-length] - 2008
Ofermod - Thaumiel [full-length] - 2012
Ofermod - Serpents Dance [ep] - 2014
Ofermod - Sol Nox [full-length] - 2017
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Official site:
Ofermod @ Myspace
