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| years_active = 1990–present | years_active = 1990–2022
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| current_members = Hellbutcher<br />Tyrant<br />Apocalyptic Desolator<br />Vengeance from Beyond<br />Insulter of Jesus Christ! | current_members = Hellbutcher<br />Tyrant<br />Blackosh<br />Savage Aggressor<br />
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'''Nifelheim''' are a ] ] band. The band were formed in 1990 by the twin brothers Erik and Per Gustavsson, under the ]s Tyrant and Hellbutcher. '''Nifelheim''' was a Swedish ] band. The band was formed in 1990 by the twin brothers Erik and Per Gustavsson, under the ]s Tyrant and Hellbutcher. The band is known for their "old school" style of black metal.


== Biography == == History ==
Nifelheim were founded in 1990 and recorded the demo tape ''Unholy Death'' around 1992/1993. The band signed to ] and recorded the début album '']'' at ], supported by John Zweetsloot and ] of ] on guitars.<ref name=bio>.</ref> During this period the band fired their first guitarist Morbid Slaughter for having a girlfriend.<ref>Sean F: , accessed on 8 October 2012.</ref> The band were banned from the studio.<ref name=bio/> Nifelheim was founded in 1990 and recorded the demo tape ''Unholy Death'' between 1992 and 1993. The band signed to ] and recorded the debut album '']'' at ]. During this period the band fired their first guitarist "Morbid Slaughter" for having a girlfriend.<ref name=mourningtheancient>Sean F: , retrieved 12 October 2012.</ref> After this they were joined by ] and ] of ] on guitars. The band was banned from the studio.<ref name=bio>.</ref>


In 1996 the band recorded the ] cover ''Witches Sabbat'' with guest vocalist Goat (ex-Satanized) for the second ''Headbangers Against Disco'' split EP which also featured ] and ], and the song ''Hellish Blasphemy'' for the ]; the latter was re-recorded for the band's second album '']'', which featured Zweetsloot and Nödtveidt again. In 1996, the band recorded the ] cover "Witches Sabbat" with guest vocalist Goat (ex-Satanized) for the second ''Headbangers Against Disco'' split EP which also featured Usurper <small>(])</small> and ], and the song "Hellish Blasphemy" for the ]; the latter was re-recorded for the band's second album, '']'', which featured Zweetsloot and Nödtveidt again.<ref name=bio/>


After a ] about ] fans which aired in ] in 1998, Tyrant and Hellbutcher were given a nickname “Bröderna Hårdrock” which translates to ‘The Heavy Metal Brothers’ in English.<ref>{{cite web After a ] about ] fans which aired in ] in 1998, Tyrant and Hellbutcher were given a nickname "Bröderna Hårdrock" which translates to 'The Heavy Metal Brothers' in English.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalcentre.com/webzine.php?p=interviews&nr=322&lang=eng|title=Interview with Twin Brothers Bassist Tyrant & Vocalist Hellbutcher|publisher=metalcentre.com|date=February 2008|accessdate=9 March 2008}}</ref>
| url=http://www.metalcentre.com/webzine.php?p=interviews&nr=322&lang=eng
| title=Interview with Twin Brothers Bassist Tyrant & Vocalist Hellbutcher
| month=February | year=2008
| publisher=metalcentre.com
| accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref>


In 1998, Nifelheim contributed ''Die in Fire'' to the ] tribute album '']''. The band left Necropolis Records and recorded '']'' in March 2000, which was released through Black Sun Records. In 2001 the band played their first concert as headliner at the 2heavy4you festival in Sweden, followed by other concerts in Europe.<ref name=bio/> In 1998, Nifelheim contributed "Die in Fire" to the ] tribute album '']'' <small>(])</small>. The band left Necropolis Records and recorded '']'' in March 2000, which was released through ]. In 2001, the band played their first concert as headliner at the 2heavy4you festival in Sweden, followed by other concerts in Europe.<ref name=bio/>


== Musical style == == Musical style and ideology ==
The band play old-school black metal inspired by bands like ]<ref name=metalion459-461/>, ]<ref name=metalion459-461/><ref name=metalion348>''Nifelheim''. In: Jon Kristiansen: ''Jon Kristiansen: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. Brooklyn, New York: Bazillion Points Books 2011, p. 348.</ref>, ] bands ]<ref name=metalion459-461/>, ]<ref name=metalion459-461/> and ]<ref name=metalion459-461/> and Czech ]<ref name=metalion459-461/>. They are also influenced by ], for example in some arrangements.<ref name=metalion348/> Nifelheim plays old-school black metal inspired by bands like ],<ref name=metalion459-461>Paulo, Metalion: ''Nifelheim''. In: ]: ''Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. Brooklyn, New York: ] 2011, pp. 459-461.</ref> ],<ref name=metalion459-461/><ref name=metalion348>''Nifelheim''. In: Jon Kristiansen: ''Jon Kristiansen: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. Brooklyn, New York: Bazillion Points 2011, p. 348.</ref> ] bands ],<ref name=metalion459-461/> ]<ref name=metalion459-461/> and ]<ref name=metalion459-461/> and Czech ].<ref name=metalion459-461/> The influence of ] is also evident in some arrangements.<ref name=metalion348/>


Eduardo Rivadavia of ] claimed that "While many of the ] were taking themselves so seriously that heinous acts of murder, church burnings, and the like wound up stealing more headlines than their actual music, Sweden's Nifelheim were shrewdly still treating the genre's Satanic silliness with the appropriate tongue-in-cheek tone. On the surface, this was illustrated by their cartoonish album covers and traditional black metal 'uniform,' consisting of the necessary leather and spikes, bullet belts, pentagrams, and inverted crucifixes."<ref>Eduardo Rivadavia: .</ref> Nifelheim reject being stamped as "non serious" and mentioned people doing so as a reason not to give interviews anymore, besides the Pantera controversy.<ref name="slayer20">''Nifelheim''. In: '']'', No.&nbsp;20, ''Blood Fire Death'', 2010, p. 90. (reprinted in: Kristiansen, Jon (2011). ''Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. ]. ISBN 0979616344, p. 710.)</ref> The band's lyrics treat ] and other topics typical for black metal. Eduardo Rivadavia of ] claimed that "While many of the ] were taking themselves so seriously that heinous acts of murder, church burnings, and the like wound up stealing more headlines than their actual music, Sweden's Nifelheim were shrewdly still treating the genre's Satanic silliness with the appropriate tongue-in-cheek tone. On the surface, this was illustrated by their cartoonish album covers and traditional black metal 'uniform,' consisting of the necessary leather and spikes, bullet belts, pentagrams, and inverted crucifixes."<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|author=Rivadavia, Eduardo|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/devils-force-mw0000813433|title=''Devil's Force'' - Nifelheim|publisher=]|accessdate=24 April 2012}}</ref> Nifelheim rejected this characterization and cited it as a reason for ceasing to give interviews anymore.<ref name=slayer20>''Nifelheim''. In: '']'', No.&nbsp;20, ''Blood Fire Death'', 2010, p. 90. (Reprinted in: Kristiansen, Jon (2011). ''Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. Bazillion Points. {{ISBN|0979616344}}, p. 710.)</ref>


== Controversy == == Controversy ==
In a 2008 interview with '']'' magazine, members of the band were quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased ] bassist ] as well as deceased ] guitarist ]; stating "I laughed and pissed on a photo of him" and "Too bad ] didn't die too; that was probably the only time I wished Pantera had actually played", about Burton and Abbott respectively. In a statement released to ], the band later verified that they had made, and approved the statements before the issue was published.<ref>.</ref> In a 2008 interview with '']'' magazine, Tyrant was quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased ] bassist ] as well as deceased ] guitarist ]; he stated "I laughed and pissed on a photo of him", and "Too bad ] didn't die too; that was probably the only time I wished Pantera had actually played", about Burton and Abbott, respectively. In a statement released to ], the band later verified that they had made and approved the statements before the issue was published.<ref> {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081211165139/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110622 |date=11 December 2008 }}.</ref>


In a 2010 interview published in Metalion’s ''Slayer'' ], Tyrant stated that "this 'Dimebag/Burton' fuss that was spammed out as some 'statement' on the internet", and that it disturbed him "more then {{sic}} ever". Further, he stated that he is "not hating either of these musicians", nor did he intend to "put any disgrace upon their memory". It is unclear if Tyrant was saying the statement was taken out of context, or denying that the statement was ever made. Apparently due to the controversy, that interview has been their last to date.<ref name="slayer20"/> They also mentioned people labeling them as "non serious" as another reason the do not interview anymore.<ref name="slayer20"/> In a 2010 interview published in Metalion's '']'' <small>(])</small> ], Tyrant stated that "this 'Dimebag/Burton' fuss... was spammed out as some 'statement' on the internet", and that it disturbed him "more then {{sic}} ever". Further, he stated that he is "not hating either of these musicians", nor did he intend to "put any disgrace upon their memory". It is unclear if Tyrant was saying the statement was taken out of context, or denying that the statement was ever made. Apparently due to the controversy, that interview has been their last to date.<ref name=slayer20/> They also mentioned people labeling them as "non-serious" as another reason to not give interviews anymore.<ref name=slayer20/>


== Members == == Members ==
] ]
* Hellbutcher (Per “Pelle” Gustavsson) - ] * Hellbutcher (Per "Pelle" Gustavsson) - ]
* Tyrant (Erik Gustavsson) - ] * Tyrant (Erik Gustavsson) - ]
* Apocalyptic Desolator (Johan Bergebäck) - ] * ] - ]
* Vengeance from Beyond (Sebastian Ramstedt) - guitar * Savage Aggressor (Felipe Plaza Kutzbach) - ]
* Insulter of Jesus Christ! (]) - ] * Disintegrator (Eric Ljung) - ]


== Discography == == Discography ==
* 1993 - ''Unholy Death'' (demo) * 1993 - ''Unholy Death'' (demo)
* 1994 - '']'' * 1995 - '']''
* 1997 - '']'' * 1998 - '']''
* 1997 - ''Headbangers Against Disco Vol. 2'' (split EP with ] and ]) * 1997 - ''Headbangers Against Disco Vol. 2'' (split EP with Usurper <small><nowiki>]<nowiki>]</nowiki></small> and ])
* 1997 - ''Hellish Blasphemy'' on '']'' * 1997 - "Hellish Blasphemy" on '']''
* 1998 - ''Die in Fire'' on '']'' * 1998 - "Die in Fire" on '']'' <small>(])</small>
* 2000 - '']'' * 2000 - '']''
* 2000 - '']'' (EP) * 2000 - ''Unholy Death'' (EP)
* 2003 - '']'' (Compilation) * 2003 - ''13 Years'' (compilation)
* 2006 - ''Tribute to Slayer Magazine'' (split EP with ]) * 2006 - ''Tribute to Slayer Magazine'' (split EP with ])
* 2006 - '']'' (split EP with ]) * 2006 - ''Thunder Metal'' (split EP with ])
* 2007 - '']'' * 2007 - '']''
* 2014 - ''Satanatas'' (Vinyl EP)
* 2019 - ''The Burning Warpath to Hell'' (Vinyl EP)


== References == == References ==
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Swedish black metal band For the mythical Norse realm, see Niflheim.

Nifelheim
Nifelheim performing live in 2009Nifelheim performing live in 2009
Background information
OriginDals Långed, Sweden
GenresBlack metal, thrash metal
Years active1990–2022
LabelsNecropolis, Black Sun, I Hate, Regain
MembersHellbutcher
Tyrant
Blackosh
Savage Aggressor
Past membersDemon (1991–1999)
Adrian Erlandsson
Devastator (Martin Axenrot) (1999–2000)
Mika “Sadist” Leppänen Apocalyptic Desolator
Vengeance from Beyond
Insulter of Jesus Christ!

Nifelheim was a Swedish black metal band. The band was formed in 1990 by the twin brothers Erik and Per Gustavsson, under the stage names Tyrant and Hellbutcher. The band is known for their "old school" style of black metal.

History

Nifelheim was founded in 1990 and recorded the demo tape Unholy Death between 1992 and 1993. The band signed to Necropolis Records and recorded the debut album Nifelheim at Studio Fredman. During this period the band fired their first guitarist "Morbid Slaughter" for having a girlfriend. After this they were joined by John Zwetsloot and Jon Nödtveidt of Dissection on guitars. The band was banned from the studio.

In 1996, the band recorded the Vulcano cover "Witches Sabbat" with guest vocalist Goat (ex-Satanized) for the second Headbangers Against Disco split EP which also featured Usurper (de) and Unpure, and the song "Hellish Blasphemy" for the Gummo soundtrack; the latter was re-recorded for the band's second album, Devil's Force, which featured Zweetsloot and Nödtveidt again.

After a documentary about heavy metal fans which aired in Sweden in 1998, Tyrant and Hellbutcher were given a nickname "Bröderna Hårdrock" which translates to 'The Heavy Metal Brothers' in English.

In 1998, Nifelheim contributed "Die in Fire" to the Bathory tribute album In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory (de). The band left Necropolis Records and recorded Servants of Darkness in March 2000, which was released through Black Sun Records. In 2001, the band played their first concert as headliner at the 2heavy4you festival in Sweden, followed by other concerts in Europe.

Musical style and ideology

Nifelheim plays old-school black metal inspired by bands like Venom, Bathory, Brazilian thrash metal bands Vulcano, Holocausto and Sarcófago and Czech Master's Hammer. The influence of Iron Maiden is also evident in some arrangements.

The band's lyrics treat Satanism and other topics typical for black metal. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic claimed that "While many of the Norwegian black metal bands of the early 1990s were taking themselves so seriously that heinous acts of murder, church burnings, and the like wound up stealing more headlines than their actual music, Sweden's Nifelheim were shrewdly still treating the genre's Satanic silliness with the appropriate tongue-in-cheek tone. On the surface, this was illustrated by their cartoonish album covers and traditional black metal 'uniform,' consisting of the necessary leather and spikes, bullet belts, pentagrams, and inverted crucifixes." Nifelheim rejected this characterization and cited it as a reason for ceasing to give interviews anymore.

Controversy

In a 2008 interview with Sweden Rock magazine, Tyrant was quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased Metallica bassist Cliff Burton as well as deceased Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott; he stated "I laughed and pissed on a photo of him", and "Too bad Phil Anselmo didn't die too; that was probably the only time I wished Pantera had actually played", about Burton and Abbott, respectively. In a statement released to Blabbermouth.net, the band later verified that they had made and approved the statements before the issue was published.

In a 2010 interview published in Metalion's Slayer (de) fanzine, Tyrant stated that "this 'Dimebag/Burton' fuss... was spammed out as some 'statement' on the internet", and that it disturbed him "more then [sic] ever". Further, he stated that he is "not hating either of these musicians", nor did he intend to "put any disgrace upon their memory". It is unclear if Tyrant was saying the statement was taken out of context, or denying that the statement was ever made. Apparently due to the controversy, that interview has been their last to date. They also mentioned people labeling them as "non-serious" as another reason to not give interviews anymore.

Members

Nifelheim live in 2006
  • Hellbutcher (Per "Pelle" Gustavsson) - vocals
  • Tyrant (Erik Gustavsson) - bass
  • Blackosh - guitar
  • Savage Aggressor (Felipe Plaza Kutzbach) - guitar
  • Disintegrator (Eric Ljung) - drums

Discography

References

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Devil's Force - Nifelheim". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 April 2012.
  2. ^ Paulo, Metalion: Nifelheim. In: Jon Kristiansen: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries. Brooklyn, New York: Bazillion Points 2011, pp. 459-461.
  3. Sean F: Nifelheim, retrieved 12 October 2012.
  4. ^ Gallery.
  5. "Interview with Twin Brothers Bassist Tyrant & Vocalist Hellbutcher". metalcentre.com. February 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2008.
  6. ^ Nifelheim. In: Jon Kristiansen: Jon Kristiansen: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries. Brooklyn, New York: Bazillion Points 2011, p. 348.
  7. ^ Nifelheim. In: Slayer, No. 20, Blood Fire Death, 2010, p. 90. (Reprinted in: Kristiansen, Jon (2011). Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries. Bazillion Points. ISBN 0979616344, p. 710.)
  8. NIFELHEIM: We 'Approved' Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Before They Were Published Archived 11 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine.
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