Enthroned was formed in 1993 by Cernunnos in Namur, Belgium.
He soon recruited guitarist Tsebaoth and later bassist/vocalist Sabathan. The band released
a
5-track demo tape in mid 1994 which brought them to the attention of
several independent labels. A 7” split EP with Ancient Rites was then
released by the underground label Afterdark Records. After the label’s
demise, Evil Omen Records (a sub-label of Osmose Productions) released Enthroned's first full-length release, Prophecies of Pagan Fire.
Shortly
thereafter, the band enlisted second guitarist Nornagest. Eventually,
Tseboath was replaced by Nebiros, a very extreme musician who not only
brought new blood into the band, but also complemented Nornagest’s
brutal and barbaric style. Since the release of their first demo, Enthroned has always nurtured their amazing live reputation. They have
shared the stage with the likes of Marduk, Enslaved, Dark Funeral,
Angelcorpse, and Emperor, to name but a few. In 1996, along with Ancient
Rites and Bewitched, Enthroned began an extensive tour of Europe.
In
April 1997, as Enthroned was to begin recording Towards the Skullthrone
of Satan, Cernunnos took his life. Albeit a heavy blow for the
remaining members, Enthroned forged ahead, recording the album with a
session drummer in honor of Cernunnos. The blackened horde went on to
perform at the Dragons Blaze festival with newly acquired drummer
Namroth Blackthorn. The crowd’s response could not have been better. In
April 1998, the band toured the European continent with Dark Funeral and
also released the MCD Regie Sathanas, an internationally acclaimed
Black Metal masterpiece dedicated to their deceased comrade. Later that
year, they toured again with labelmates Hecate Enthroned and Usurper.
At
the close of 1998, the band entered Abyss Studios (Sweden) to give
birth to The Apocalypse Manifesto. This third album was released in May
1999. No other title could better reflect the intensity of this satanic
work, which dealt with the biblical concept of the Apocalypse as
interpreted by a satanic perspective. Enthroned rounded off the 20th
Century on tour with Marduk and continued to take European crowds by
storm with several other live performances.
2000 was a busy year
for Enthroned. The band parted ways with Nebiros and recruited Nerath
Daemon as their new axeman, who then successfully passed his trial by
fire on a German mini tour followed by several other European shows and
the recording of Armoured Bestial Hell in the Real Sound Studio
(Germany). This fourth album was released in April 2001. Unfortunately,
the band was to endure another line-up change. Namroth Blackthorn was
released from his duties and was replaced by Alsvid from the French
Black Metal band Seth. The band continued to play many live gigs in and
around Europe, as well as in the US.
In early 2002, they
signed to Napalm Records releasing their fifth full-length recording,
Carnage in Worlds Beyond, later that year. In June 2003, Enthroned added
Nguaroth (guitars) and Glaurung (drums) to their line-up and readied
for a South American tour, as well as the release of their sixth and
anxiously awaited album, XES Haereticum.
In 2005, Enthroned
released their first official live album, Black Goat Ritual, recorded
during their successful tour of Brazil. Yet after desecrating several
stages and festivals, the band was once again forced to tackle a line-up
change. Enthroned parted ways with longtime vocalist Sabathan, at which
time Nornagest took over the vocal responsibilities, bass player
Phorgath joined the band on bass.
In June 2007, They
recorded their seventh and most accomplished album Tetra Karcist, seeing
the return of old drummer Alsvid for the studio sessions. The album
being recorded, Enthroned made a pact with Ahephaïm who joined the band
on drums until the end of 2009.
2. Pray 03:01
3. Tellum Scorpionis 03:42
4. Deviant Nerve Angelus 01:40
5. The Burning Dawn 03:29
6. Through the Cortex 04:38
7. The Seven Ensigns of Creation 03:17
8. Nox 04:54
9. Vermin 06:17
10. Antares 01:43
12. Psalm II: I Reign over You 03:01
• Nguaroth: Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
• Phorgath: Bass, Vocals (backing)
• Alsvid: Drums.
Recorded in June 2007 at Dungeon Studio, Ondenaarde.
Mixed and mastered in July 2007 at The Music Lab, Berlin.
Drums recorded at Winterized Studio, Toulouse.
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