Swedish death metal band formed in Tumba in 1992. Long-running lineup: Johan Hegg (vocals), Olavi Mikkonen (guitar), Johan Söderberg (guitar), Ted Lundström (bass), and various drummers — Jocke Wallgren has been the drummer since 2016. Distinguished by Viking-themed lyrics and melodic death metal arrangements.
Twelve studio albums between Once Sent from the Golden Hall (1998) and The Great Heathen Army (2022). Commercial peak: Twilight of the Thunder God (2008), Surtur Rising (2011), and Jomsviking (2016). The band has been a consistent fixture on European metal festivals; their elaborate stage productions include Viking longboats and other thematic props.
