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| past_members = Demon (1991–1999)<br>[[Adrian Erlandsson]]<ref>Paulo, Metalion: ''NIFELHEIM''. In: [[Metalion|Jon Kristiansen]]: ''Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. Brooklyn, NY: [[Bazillion Points]] Books 2011. p. 459.</ref><br />Devastator ([[Martin Axenrot]]) (1999–2000)
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'''Nifelheim''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[black metal]] band. The band was formed in 1990 by the twin brothers Erik and Per Gustavsson, under the [[stage name]]s Tyrant and Hellbutcher. The band plays old-school black metal in the vein of bands like [[Venom (band)|Venom]], [[Bathory (band)|Bathory]], Hungarian [[Tormentor]] and Czech [[Master's Hammer]] rather than the style made famous by the Norwegian black metal bands of the 1990s.
'''Nifelheim''' are a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[black metal]] band. The band was formed in 1990 by the twin brothers Erik and Per Gustavsson, under the [[stage name]]s Tyrant and Hellbutcher.


== Biography ==
== Biography ==
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 (album)|Nifelheim]]'' at [[Studio Fredman]]. During this period the band fired their first guitarist "Morbid Slaughter" for having a girlfriend.<ref>http://www.mourningtheancient.com/nifel.htm</ref> After this they were joined by John Zweetsloot and [[Jon Nödtveidt]] of [[Dissection (band)|Dissection]] on guitars. The band was banned from the studio.<ref name=bio>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080331141930/http://hem.bredband.net/autopsy/sidorna_/biog.htm ''Gallery''].</ref>
Nifelheim was founded in 1990 and recorded the demo tape ''Unholy Death'' around 1992/1993. The band signed to [[Necropolis Records]] and recorded the début album ''[[Nifelheim (album)|Nifelheim]]'' at [[Studio Fredman]], supported by John Zweetsloot and [[Jon Nödtveidt]] of [[Dissection (band)|Dissection]] on guitars.<ref name=bio>[http://web.archive.org/web/20080331141930/http://hem.bredband.net/autopsy/sidorna_/biog.htm ''Gallery''].</ref> During this period the band fired their first guitarist Morbid Slaughter for having a girlfriend.<ref>Sean F: [http://www.mourningtheancient.com/nifel.htm ''Nifelheim''], accessed on 8 October 2012.</ref> The band was banned from the studio.<ref name=bio/>


In 1996 the band recorded the [[Vulcano (band)|Vulcano]] cover ''Witches Sabbat'' with guest vocalist Goat (ex-Satanized) for the second ''Headbangers Against Disco'' split EP which also featured [[Usurper (band)|Usurper]] and [[Unpure]], and the song ''Hellish Blasphemy'' for the [[Gummo (soundtrack)|''Gummo'' soundtrack]]; the latter was re-recorded for the band's second album ''[[Devil's Force]]'', which featured Zweetsloot and Nödtveidt again.
In 1996 the band recorded the [[Vulcano (band)|Vulcano]] cover ''Witches Sabbat'' with guest vocalist Goat (ex-Satanized) for the second ''Headbangers Against Disco'' split EP which also featured [[Usurper (band)|Usurper]] and [[Unpure]], and the song ''Hellish Blasphemy'' for the [[Gummo (soundtrack)|''Gummo'' soundtrack]]; the latter was re-recorded for the band's second album ''[[Devil's Force]]'', which featured Zweetsloot and Nödtveidt again.
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In 1998, Nifelheim contributed ''Die in Fire'' to the [[Bathory (band)|Bathory]] tribute album ''[[In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory]]''. 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.<ref name=bio/>
In 1998, Nifelheim contributed ''Die in Fire'' to the [[Bathory (band)|Bathory]] tribute album ''[[In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory]]''. 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.<ref name=bio/>

== Musical style ==
Nifelheim plays old-school black metal inspired by bands like [[Venom (band)|Venom]]<ref name=metalion459-461/>, [[Bathory (band)|Bathory]]<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>, [[Brazilian thrash metal]] bands [[Vulcano (band)|Vulcano]]<ref name=metalion459-461/>, [[Holocausto (band)|Holocausto]]<ref name=metalion459-461/> and [[Sarcófago]]<ref name=metalion459-461/> and Czech [[Master's Hammer]]<ref name=metalion459-461/>. They are also influenced by [[Iron Maiden]], for example in some arrangements.<ref name=metalion348/>

Eduardo Rivadavia of [[Allmusic]] claimed that "While many of the [[Early Norwegian black metal scene|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."<ref>Eduardo Rivadavia: [http://www.allmusic.com/album/devils-force-mw0000813433 ''Devil's Force - Nifelheim''].</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: ''[[Slayer (fanzine)|Slayer]]'', 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 ''[[Sweden Rock Festival|Sweden Rock]]'' magazine, members of the band were quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased [[Metallica]] bassist [[Cliff Burton]] as well as deceased [[Pantera]] guitarist [[Dimebag Darrell]]; stating "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.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110622 ''NIFELHEIM: We 'Approved' Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Before They Were Published''].</ref>
In a 2008 interview with ''[[Sweden Rock Festival|Sweden Rock]]'' magazine, members of the band were quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased [[Metallica]] bassist [[Cliff Burton]] as well as deceased [[Pantera]] guitarist [[Dimebag Darrell]]; stating "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.<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110622 ''NIFELHEIM: We 'Approved' Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Before They Were Published''].</ref>


In a 2010 interview published in Metalion’s ''Slayer'' [[fanzine]], 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">''Nifelheim''. In: ''[[Slayer (fanzine)|Slayer]]'', No.&nbsp;20, ''Blood Fire Death'', 2010, p. 90. (reprinted in: Kristiansen, Jon (2011). ''Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries''. [[Bazillion Points]]. ISBN 0979616344)</ref> 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 ''Slayer'' [[fanzine]], 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"/>


== Members ==
== Members ==

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For the Mythical Norse Realm, see Niflheim.
Nifelheim
Nifelheim performing live in 2009
Nifelheim performing live in 2009
Background information
OriginDals Långed, Sweden
GenresBlack metal, thrash metal[1]
Years active1990–present
MembersHellbutcher
Tyrant
Apocalyptic Desolator
Vengeance from Beyond
Insulter of Jesus Christ!
Past membersDemon (1991–1999)
Adrian Erlandsson[2]
Devastator (Martin Axenrot) (1999–2000)

Nifelheim are 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.

Biography

Nifelheim was founded in 1990 and recorded the demo tape Unholy Death around 1992/1993. The band signed to Necropolis Records and recorded the début album Nifelheim at Studio Fredman, supported by John Zweetsloot and Jon Nödtveidt of Dissection on guitars.[3] During this period the band fired their first guitarist Morbid Slaughter for having a girlfriend.[4] The band was banned from the studio.[3]

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 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.[5]

In 1998, Nifelheim contributed Die in Fire to the Bathory tribute album In Conspiracy with Satan – A Tribute to Bathory. 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.[3]

Musical style

Nifelheim plays old-school black metal inspired by bands like Venom[2], Bathory[2][6], Brazilian thrash metal bands Vulcano[2], Holocausto[2] and Sarcófago[2] and Czech Master's Hammer[2]. They are also influenced by Iron Maiden, for example in some arrangements.[6]

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."[7] Nifelheim reject being stamped as "non serious" and mentioned people doing so as a reason not to give interviews anymore, besides the Pantera controversy.[8]

Controversy

In a 2008 interview with Sweden Rock magazine, members of the band were quoted as making derogatory remarks about deceased Metallica bassist Cliff Burton as well as deceased Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell; stating "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.[9]

In a 2010 interview published in Metalion’s Slayer fanzine, 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.[8] They also mentioned people labeling them as "non serious" as another reason the do not interview anymore.[8]

Members

Nifelheim live in 2006
  • Hellbutcher (Per “Pelle” Gustavsson) - vocals
  • Tyrant (Erik Gustavsson) - bass
  • Apocalyptic Desolator (Johan Bergebäck) - guitar
  • Vengeance from Beyond (Sebastian Ramstedt) - guitar
  • Insulter of Jesus Christ! (Peter Stjärnvind) - drums

Discography

References

  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Devil's Force review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Paulo, Metalion: Nifelheim. In: Jon Kristiansen: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries. Brooklyn, NY: Bazillion Points Books 2011, pp. 459-461.
  3. ^ a b c Gallery.
  4. ^ Sean F: Nifelheim, accessed on 8 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Interview with Twin Brothers Bassist Tyrant & Vocalist Hellbutcher". metalcentre.com. 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  6. ^ a b Nifelheim. In: Jon Kristiansen: Jon Kristiansen: Metalion: The Slayer Mag Diaries. Brooklyn, New York: Bazillion Points Books 2011, p. 348.
  7. ^ Eduardo Rivadavia: Devil's Force - Nifelheim.
  8. ^ a b c 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.)
  9. ^ NIFELHEIM: We 'Approved' Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Before They Were Published.
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