Horna & Behexen - Horna / Behexen [Split] (2004) Reissue [2006]

Horna was born in Lappeenranta, Finland, in the year of 1993 through the diabolic union of Shatraug (Ville Iisakki Pystynen) and Moredhel (Jyri Vahvanen).
In 1994 Horna was joined by drummer Gorthaur and first demo "Varjoissa" was created in 1995. After two more or less successful live appearances during spring 1996 Nazgul joined the congregation on vocals leading the way to recording of "Hiidentorni" which eventually became Horna's debut album. Following albums "Kohti Yhdeksän Nousua", "Haudankylmyyden Mailla", "Perimä Vihassa ja Verikostossa" and "Sudentaival" were made with the same line-up, not to forget EP releases of the same years, until Nazgul left the band through transition to become Satanic Warmaster.

In 2002 Horna was joined by new vocalist Corvus who remained one of the leading forces of the band for nearly a decade, being part of all the albums through the years along with Shatraug, when some of the more permanent members were not part of all recording sessions. Since 2002 Horna also became a dominant force with live desecrations all over the world, having raided the continents with European and North-American tours. Despite many line-up changes Horna has always remained strong under the guidance of the only remaining original member Shatraug.
Through-out the years the lyrics of Horna ventured from harsh anti-christian hatred, paganism and fairytales to severe exaltations of the occult, the mysteries of the dark side of mankind and Satanism - from youthful outbursts of anger to ever more maturing inner enlightenment.
In 2010 the ever-changing line-up had another turmoil with Corvus leaving the band and the previously joined session vocalist Spellgoth took over.

Behexen is a Finnish black metal band founded in 1994. with members Torog, Horns & Reaper. The first demo ''Reality is in Evil...'' under the name Lords of the Left Hand (1994-1996) saw the darkness in 1995.
They adopted a more traditional approach to black metal by incorporating raw characteristics.

   2006 CD Reissue, Debemur Morti Productions (Fra)

 -Tracklist:

Horna - Näkyjen Tuhkasta    
Horna - Rautamyrsky    
Horna - Verta Koirille    
Horna - Kätketyn Jumaluuden Vartija    
Behexen - Ritual Of Flesh & Blood    
Behexen - Beyond The Shadow Of My Lord    
Behexen - Distant Call From Darkness.

 Label: Debemur Morti Productions.

Tracks 1 to 4 hatched at the Boneyard in February 2004.
Tracks 5 to 7 recorded under the eye of the Lord at Fantom Crypt, 1.3.2003. 

 

Horna:

- Shatraug: guitars

- Corvus: vocals

- Infection: bass

- Saturnus: guitars

- Gorthaur: drums.

Behexen:

- Hoath Torog: vocals

- Reaper: guitars, bass

- Gargantum: guitars

- Horns: drums.