Ásmegin

Ásmegin

Ásmegin

Norwegian folk/viking metal band

Ásmegin is a Norwegian folk/viking metal band formed in 1998. The name comes from Old Norse and means "Might of the Æsir" or "Might of the Gods". Ásmegin's lyrics are written in Norwegian as well as some in Old Norse and older Norwegian. Some of the tracks on Hin vordende Sod og Sø are modeled after the Norwegian play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen.

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Current line-up

  • Erik Rasmussen - harsh vocals, drums (2003—present)
  • Lars Fredrik Frøislie - keyboards, piano, mellotron (2003—present)
  • Marius Olaussen - guitars, bass, mandolin, accordion, mellotron, piano (1998—present)
  • Raymond Håkenrud - guitars, bass, vocals, piano (2001—present)
  • Tomas Torgersbråten - bass (1998—present) (is not playing on "Arv")

Former members

  • Bjørn Olav Holter - vocals (2001—2003)
  • Skule Jarl (Nordalv) - drums (1998—2001)
  • Iving Mundilfarne - flute, guitars (1998—1999)
  • Auðrvinr Sigurdsson - guitars, vocals (1998—2001)
  • Anders Torp - drums (1999)
  • Tommy Brandt - drums (2001—2007)
  • Ingvild Johannesen (Sareeta) - vocals & fiddle (2003—2007)
  • Lars Nedland - clean vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Naar Rimkalkene Heves

Naar Rimkalkene Heves is a demo released on September 1, 1999 by Valgalder Records.

Track listing
  1. "Valgalder" – 4:54
  2. "Alvesang Fager" – 4:12
  3. "Over Havet" – 3:45
  4. "Vargdans" – 4:18
Personnel
  • Auðrvinr Sigurdsson – lead vocals
  • Marius Olaussen – lead and rhythm guitars, synth, vocals
  • Tomas Torgersbråten – bass, backing vocals
  • Martin Kneppen – drums, backing vocals
  • Anders Torp – drums

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