| Vardøger | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| Origin: |
Trondheim, Norway, Europe |
| Genre: |
Melodic black metal, Black metal, Progressive death metal, Progressive metal, Melodic death metal, Death metal, Viking metal |
| Years active: |
1995-2006, 2010-2018 |
| Labels: |
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| Associated Acts: |
Antestor, Schaliach, Fleshkiller, Arvinger, Morgenroede, Grave Declaration, Absurd2, The Crest, Spinning Foundation, Grievance, Ram-Zet, Madder Mortem, ImproVision, Return, Soar, Criterion, Vidsyn, Ride the Sky, The Covent |
| Alias: |
Hidden Paradise (1995-1996) |
| Former members: |
Peter Dalbakk |
Vardøger, originally known as Hidden Paradise, was a melodic death metal project that originated in 1995 out of Trondheim, Norway on the continent of Europe. The band released an EP and a studio album before disbanding in 2018.[1]
History[]
Vardøger originated in 1995, under the name of Hidden Paradise. The band originally performed doom metal and death metal for the time, until they changed their name.[2] The band changed their name to Vardøger around 1996. Originally, the lineup consisted of Vocalist Peter Dalbakk, Guitarist Robert Bordevik, Guitarist Stian Aarebrot, and Bassist Magnus Westgaard. The band recorded a single track titled "Footprints of Thunder", which debuted on Endtime Productions' sampler, In the Shadow of Death, which released in 2000.[3] Prior to the single being recorded, the band added on Guitarist Alexander Dalbakk, Keyboardist Knut Anders Sørum, and Drummer Tom Arne Fossum.[4] In 2003, the band was able to record an EP, titled Whitefrozen,[5] as well as an additional single, "Almighty".[6][7]
The band would then perform a final show around 2006 and be revived around 2010 when they performed at Nordic Fest 2010.[8] Around that time the band saw extensive lineup changes, which prompted a name change. However, this never came to pass.[6] The band's newest lineup which solidified around 2013 - consisting of the Dalbakk brothers, Bordevik, Sørum, Drummer Johannes Baumann, Vocalist Johanne Bordevik, and Bassist Henning Ramseth. The band would finally record their debut album, after a long hiatus, titled Ghost Notes.[9] Following the album's release, Baumann departed from the band. Baumann was replaced by Jo Henning Børven of Grave Declaration, Antestor, and Arvinger.[10] On March 14, 2017, it was announced Johanne and Peter would depart from the band.[11] Bordevik took over Dalbakk's position and Johanne's position was taken over by Jørn Øyhus. Once the positions had been filled, the band embarked on a tour with Crimson Moonlight.[11] On October 17, 2018, the band disbanded on good terms, citing life as the reason they disbanded.[12][13]
Members[]
Last Known Lineup
- Knut Anders "Bedevart" Sørum - Vocals (2013-2018), Keyboards (2000-2006, 2010-2013)
- Jørn Øyhus - Vocals (2017-2018)
- Robert Bordevik - Guitars, Backing Vocals (1995-2006, 2010-2018)
- Alexander Dalbakk - Guitars (2000-2006, 2010-2018)
- Henning Ramseth - Bass, Keyboards (2013-2018)
- Jo Henning Børven - Drums (2015-2018)
Former
- Peter Dalbakk - Vocals (1995-2006, 2010-2017)
- Johanne Bordevik - Vocals (2013-2017)
- Stian Aarebrot - Guitars, Backing Vocals (1996-2006, 2010-2013)
- Magnus Westgaard - Bass (1996-2006, 2010-2013)
- Tom Arne Fossum - Drums (2000-2006, 2010-2012)
- Johannes Baumann - Drums (2012-2015)
Discography[]
Studio albums
- Ghost Notes (2015)[14]
EPs
Compilation appearances
- In the Shadow of Death (2000)
- Come Armageddon (2003)
References[]
- ↑ "VARDOGER". Unblack-Archives. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Admonish - Links". Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Vardoger - In the Shadow of Death". Discogs. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ Orion_Crystal_Ice (January 19, 2004). "Vardoger - Whitefrozen". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "VARDOGER - Whitefrozen". Christian Metal reviews, V. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Orion_Crystal_Ice (February 13, 2004). "Vardoger". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Vardoger". Discogs. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Lineup for NORDIC FEST 2010 at Sub Scene (Olso) on 28 Oct 2010". Last.fm. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ Jackson, John (June 13, 2016). "Vardoger - Ghost Notes". The Metal Resource. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ thrashboy (September 10, 2016). "Norweigian Metal Band 'Vardoger' to Play 'Brainstorm Festival' this November, Line-up Complete". The Metal Resource. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Going on a little road trip with the Crimson Moonlight boys tomorrow!". Facebook. March 14, 2017. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ thrashboy (October 19, 2018). "Norwegian Metal Band 'Vardoger' Is No More...". The Metal Resource. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Norway's VARDOGER Hang Up Their Instruments". Heaven's Metal Magazine. October 23, 2018. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ "Vardoger - Ghost Notes". Lords of Metal ezine. Retrieved on August 18, 2019.
- ↑ Morrow, Matt (March 2004). "Vardoger - Whitefrozen". HM Magazine Retrieved on August 18, 2019.