Gaahlskagg is a
Norwegian
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black metal
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band from
Sunnfjord
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, Norway, founded in 1998 by
Gaahl
Kristian Eivind Espedal (born 7 August 1975), better known by his stage name Gaahl, is a Norwegian vocalist and painter. He is best known as the former frontman of Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth. He is also the founder and lead vocalist of ...
(former frontman of
Gorgoroth
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and
God Seed
God Seed was a Norwegian black metal band based in Bergen, Norway. Former Gorgoroth members Gaahl and King ov Hell adopted the name in March 2009 following the ending of the Gorgoroth name dispute. After performing a few gigs as God Seed, vocalis ...
) and Skagg. Gaahl and Skagg were also members of the band Sigfader at the time.
History
They first released the Split CD: ''Erotic Funeral Party I'' together with Stormfront in 1999. Then in 2000 they released their first full-length: ''Erotic Funeral'', which was recorded in Grieghallen studios during 1999.
Currently Gaahlskagg are working on their second full-length album: ''Av Norrønt Blod''. For this release Hoest (of
Taake
Taake () is a Norway, Norwegian black metal band from Bergen, formed in 1993 and originally named Thule. The band's one continuous member is Hoest, who writes all and records most of the music. He has released seven full-length albums and several ...
) will do some guest vocals.
The planned re-release of their debut ''Erotic Funeral'' as a set of three 7" LP's (containing the album split into ''Erotic Funeral party I - III'') has been denied by their label. No Colours Records instead re-released the album as 12" LP limited in blue (100 pcs.) and black vinyl.
Members
Founders
*
Gaahl
Kristian Eivind Espedal (born 7 August 1975), better known by his stage name Gaahl, is a Norwegian vocalist and painter. He is best known as the former frontman of Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth. He is also the founder and lead vocalist of ...
-
Vocals
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(1998–present)
* Skagg - Guitars (1998–present)
Current session members
*Thurzur - Drums
Former session members
*
Tormentor - Bass
*Mutt - Drums
*Herbrand - Samples
Discography
*2000 - ''Erotic Funeral'' (has been reprinted a second time with similar artwork and content)
References
External links
Official Gaahlskagg MySpace profile
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Musical groups established in 1998
1998 establishments in Norway
Norwegian black metal musical groups
Musical groups from Sogn og Fjordane