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Limbonic Art is a Norwegian
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History

Limbonic Art was formed in 1993 by Daemon, and was originally a full band featuring 3 other members. Daemon got in touch with Morfeus after the demise of the first line-up. The first recording, a rehearsal demo, was released independently in 1995. The debut album '' Moon in the Scorpio'' was released in 1996. The follow-up, 1997's '' In Abhorrence Dementia'', was supported by a tour opening for
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, and a year later Limbonic Art issued its third LP, '' Epitome of Illusions''. In 2003, the band decided to split up with a statement from the official site saying "We feel that we have reached as far as we could in our collaboration ... the circle is complete, begin another". On June 6, 2006, Limbonic Art reunited and started to write new material. On February 21, 2007 it was announced that the band plans to release the new album entitled ''
Legacy of Evil ''Legacy of Evil'' is the sixth studio album by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Limbonic Art. Released by Nocturnal Art Productions and marketed and distributed by Candlelight Records. Recorded at MOF studios 2007 by Morfeus. Mastered ...
'' in the summer. A subsequent dispute between the band members resulted in Morfeus being ousted from the band, making Limbonic Art essentially Daemon's solo project. He has currently completed the new Limbonic Art release, named ''
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'', out summer 2010.


Discography

;Studio albums * '' Moon in the Scorpio'' (1996) * '' In Abhorrence Dementia'' (1997) * '' Epitome of Illusions'' (1998) * ''
Ad Noctum - Dynasty of Death ''Ad Noctum - Dynasty of Death'' is the fourth studio album by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Limbonic Art released in 1999 on Nocturnal Art Productions. Track listing Personnel *Daemon - guitars, bass, vocals * Morfeus - keyboards, gu ...
'' (1999) * ''
The Ultimate Death Worship ''The Ultimate Death Worship'' is the fifth studio album by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Limbonic Art released in 2002 on Nocturnal Art Productions. The album was recorded winter 2001/2002 and mastered at Strype Audio. There was also a ...
'' (2002) * ''
Legacy of Evil ''Legacy of Evil'' is the sixth studio album by the Norwegian symphonic black metal band Limbonic Art. Released by Nocturnal Art Productions and marketed and distributed by Candlelight Records. Recorded at MOF studios 2007 by Morfeus. Mastered ...
'' (2007) * ''
Phantasmagoria Phantasmagoria (, also fantasmagorie, fantasmagoria) was a form of horror theatre that (among other techniques) used one or more magic lanterns to project frightening images, such as skeletons, demons, and ghosts, onto walls, smoke, or semi- ...
'' (2010) * ''Spectre Abysm'' (2017) ;Demo albums * ''Promo Rehearsal '95'' (1995) * ''Promo 1996'' (1996) ;Compilation albums * ''Chronicles of Limbo'' (2000) * ''Volume I-IV'' (2001) * ''1995-1996'' (2009) * ''1996'' (2010)


Line-up


Current members

* Vidar "Daemon" Jensen - vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming, electronics - (1993–2003, 2006–present) Country:Norway From: Sandefjord. Marital status: married . Spouse:Veronika Jensen-Startseva.


Past members

* Krister "Morfeus" Dreyer - lead guitar, vocals (on early albums), keyboards, drum programming, electronics, samples (1993–2003, 2006–2010) * Erlend Hole - bass (1993) * Roger Jacobsen - drums (1993) * Roy A. Sørlie - guitars (1993) * Per Eriksen - drums (1995-1996)


References


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Discogs

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Musical groups established in 1993 Norwegian symphonic black metal musical groups Norwegian black metal musical groups Norwegian musical duos Musical groups from Sandefjord Candlelight Records artists {{Norway-band-stub