Old Man's Child
Encyclopedia
Old Man's Child is a black metal
band from Norway
. The band is the brainchild of Galder
(formerly known as Grusom; birth name: Thomas Rune Andersen) who is the only permanent member of the band now.
/thrash
band called "Requiem" who was originally playing Slayer
and Metallica
covers but as time was going on they have released one demo album 1990.It was extinguished in 1992 and all members of "Requiem" went in new band which was playing black metal
.
, they signed to Century Media. With a world wide distribution through this label, they gained the attention of new fans around the world.
After release of The Pagan Prosperity
and Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion
through Century Media, the band went on one of their rare tours. Old Man's Child have rarely toured because of the constant line-up changes they have endured over the years.
In 2000 Galder went to play in Dimmu Borgir
. However, Galder did not stop working with OMC. Over the years, Old Man's Child has become a one-man band with the rare addition of session members on albums.
Between 2000 and 2005, Galder
released three very successful albums: Revelation 666 – The Curse of Damnation (2000), In Defiance of Existence
(2003) and Vermin
(2005). On July 2008 Old Man's Child announced that they were entering the Studio to record their seventh studio album Slaves of the World
. Slaves of the World
released in 2009 to rave reviews.
In an early 2011 interview, Galder stated that he was firmly focused on the current Dimmu Borgir
tour. However, he said that after the world tour he would start writing music for Old Man's Child with the possibility of an album release in 2012.
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
band from Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. The band is the brainchild of Galder
Galder
Galder is a Norwegian composer, guitarist, and vocalist whose birth name is Tom Rune Andersen. He is from the small town Jessheim, north of Oslo. He is a founding member of the melodic black metal band Old Man's Child as well as the lead guitarist in Dimmu Borgir. In 1993, under the stage name...
(formerly known as Grusom; birth name: Thomas Rune Andersen) who is the only permanent member of the band now.
Formation
Old Man's Child was officially founded in 1993, but its roots go as far back as 1989 when Galder, Jardar, and Tjodalv founded a deathDeath metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
/thrash
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band called "Requiem" who was originally playing Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
and Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
covers but as time was going on they have released one demo album 1990.It was extinguished in 1992 and all members of "Requiem" went in new band which was playing black metal
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
.
Later...
In 1996, after they released their first full-length album Born of the FlickeringBorn of the Flickering
Born of the Flickering is the debut album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. It was first released in 1995 by Hot Records and re-released in 1996 by Century Media with different artwork.-Track listing:#"Demons of the Thorncastle" – 4:47...
, they signed to Century Media. With a world wide distribution through this label, they gained the attention of new fans around the world.
After release of The Pagan Prosperity
The Pagan Prosperity
The Pagan Prosperity is the second album by black metal band Old Man's Child, released on the 7th October 1997. It was recorded and mixed at Studiomega in June 1997.-Track listing:All music, lyrics and arrangements by Galder.#"The Millennium King" – 5:28...
and Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion
Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion
Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion is the third studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. Most of the lyrics were improvised by Galder while in the studio.- Track listing :All music, lyrics and arrangements by Galder....
through Century Media, the band went on one of their rare tours. Old Man's Child have rarely toured because of the constant line-up changes they have endured over the years.
In 2000 Galder went to play in Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir...
. However, Galder did not stop working with OMC. Over the years, Old Man's Child has become a one-man band with the rare addition of session members on albums.
Between 2000 and 2005, Galder
Galder
Galder is a Norwegian composer, guitarist, and vocalist whose birth name is Tom Rune Andersen. He is from the small town Jessheim, north of Oslo. He is a founding member of the melodic black metal band Old Man's Child as well as the lead guitarist in Dimmu Borgir. In 1993, under the stage name...
released three very successful albums: Revelation 666 – The Curse of Damnation (2000), In Defiance of Existence
In Defiance of Existence
In Defiance of Existence is the fifth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child, released on January 20, 2003.- Track listing :All music and lyrics written and composed by Galder, except on tracks 4 & 7 music by Galder/Jardar....
(2003) and Vermin
Vermin (album)
Vermin is the sixth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child, released on October 14, 2005.-Track listing:All music and lyrics written and composed by Galder, except "Twilight Damnation" ....
(2005). On July 2008 Old Man's Child announced that they were entering the Studio to record their seventh studio album Slaves of the World
Slaves of the World
Slaves of the World is the seventh studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. The album was released May 18 in Europe and May 19 in North America via Century Media Records. The album was recorded in the fall of 2008 at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, with producer Fredrik...
. Slaves of the World
Slaves of the World
Slaves of the World is the seventh studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. The album was released May 18 in Europe and May 19 in North America via Century Media Records. The album was recorded in the fall of 2008 at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, with producer Fredrik...
released in 2009 to rave reviews.
In an early 2011 interview, Galder stated that he was firmly focused on the current Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir
Dimmu Borgir is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir...
tour. However, he said that after the world tour he would start writing music for Old Man's Child with the possibility of an album release in 2012.
Studio albums
- Born of the FlickeringBorn of the FlickeringBorn of the Flickering is the debut album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. It was first released in 1995 by Hot Records and re-released in 1996 by Century Media with different artwork.-Track listing:#"Demons of the Thorncastle" – 4:47...
(1995) - The Pagan ProsperityThe Pagan ProsperityThe Pagan Prosperity is the second album by black metal band Old Man's Child, released on the 7th October 1997. It was recorded and mixed at Studiomega in June 1997.-Track listing:All music, lyrics and arrangements by Galder.#"The Millennium King" – 5:28...
(1997) - Ill-Natured Spiritual InvasionIll-Natured Spiritual InvasionIll-Natured Spiritual Invasion is the third studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. Most of the lyrics were improvised by Galder while in the studio.- Track listing :All music, lyrics and arrangements by Galder....
(1998) - Revelation 666 – The Curse of Damnation (2000)
- In Defiance of ExistenceIn Defiance of ExistenceIn Defiance of Existence is the fifth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child, released on January 20, 2003.- Track listing :All music and lyrics written and composed by Galder, except on tracks 4 & 7 music by Galder/Jardar....
(2003) - VerminVermin (album)Vermin is the sixth studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child, released on October 14, 2005.-Track listing:All music and lyrics written and composed by Galder, except "Twilight Damnation" ....
(2005) - Slaves of the WorldSlaves of the WorldSlaves of the World is the seventh studio album by Norwegian black metal band Old Man's Child. The album was released May 18 in Europe and May 19 in North America via Century Media Records. The album was recorded in the fall of 2008 at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden, with producer Fredrik...
(2009)
Splits
- Sons of Satan Gather for AttackSons of Satan Gather for AttackSons of Satan Gather for Attack is a split album between Dimmu Borgir and Old Man's Child. It is actually a compilation of two EPs: Dimmu Borgir's Devil's Path, and Old Man's Child's In the Shades of Life. It was originally released in 1999 as Devil's Path/In the Shades of Life by Hammerheart Records...
(with Dimmu BorgirDimmu BorgirDimmu Borgir is a Norwegian black metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993. Dimmu borgir means "dark cities" or "dark castles/fortresses" in Icelandic, Faroese and Old Norse. The name is derived from a volcanic formation in Iceland, Dimmuborgir...
— also known as "Devil's Path / In the Shades of Life") (1999)
Former members
- JardarJon Øyvind AndersenJon Øyvind Andersen, mostly known as Jardar, is a Norwegian black metal guitarist. He was one of the founding members of the band Old Man's Child, with Galder and Tjodalv. He has played on all the bands albums, except Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion , Vermin and Slaves of the World , where Galder...
(Jon Øyvind Andersen) - guitars and backing vocals (1993–1997, 1999–2003) - TjodalvTjodalvTjodalv is a Norwegian drummer. He is a founding member of both Dimmu Borgir and Old Man's Child. He now plays in Black Comedy and Susperia. Tjodalv played guitar on the first Dimmu Borgir albums Inn I Evighetens Mørke and For All Tid. He then switched to drumming for them on Stormblåst and...
(Kenneth Åkesson) - drums (1993–1995, 1999–2001) - Gonde (Frode Forsmo) - bass (1995–1997)
- Brynjard TristanBrynjard TristanIvar Tristan Lundsten is a Norwegian bassist and songwriter, presently living in Oslo, but originally hails from the nearby municipalities of Nesodden and Jessheim....
- bass (1994–1995) - Stian AarstadStian AarstadStian Aarstad is a Norwegian pianist and keyboard player best known for his five-year stint with the black metal band Dimmu Borgir during which he played keyboards and synthesizers while engendering criticism and controversy for appearing onstage and performing in a top-hat-and-cape outfit...
- keyboards (1996–1999)
Former session musicians
- Aldrahn (Bjørn Dencker) - vocals (1995–1996)
- Reno KiilerichReno KiilerichReno Hilligsø Kiilerich - is a heavy metal drummer from Denmark. Kiilerich has played with such bands as Panzerchrist, Evil Morgan, Kobeast, 12Gauge, Chthonic, Downlord, Exmortem, Hate Eternal, Strangler, Old Man's Child, Vile, Human Erupt, and Dimmu Borgir.-References:...
- drums (2005) - Nicholas BarkerNicholas BarkerNicholas Howard Barker is an extreme metal drummer .- Biography :He was the original drummer for British metal band Cradle of Filth, playing on the first three albums. After leaving in 1999, he joined Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir...
- drums (2003) - Grimar (Jan Roger Halvorsen) - drums (1999–2000)
- Memnoch (Håkon Didriksen) - bass (2000)
- Tony Kirkemo - drums (1996–1997)
- Gene HoglanGene HoglanEugene "Gene" Victor Hoglan II is an American drummer. He is acclaimed for his creativity in drum arrangements, including usage of odd devices for percussion effects and his trademark lengthy double-kick drum rhythms...
- drums (1998) - Peter WildoerPeter WildoerKarl Peter Wildoer is a Swedish drummer in the bands Darkane, Electrocution 250 & Grimmark. He has also drummed for the bands Armageddon, Majestic, Pestilence, Silver Seraph, Arch Enemy, Time Requiem, Gardens of Obscurity and Dawn of Oblivion amongst others. He has been tagged to perform sessions...
- drums (2008)