Nekromantheon

About

This Norwegian heavy metal band from Stavanger combines rock and roll, black metal, and punk into their distinctive sound. Formed in 2007, the group's name means "stranglehold" in Norwegian. The band comprises vocalist Ivar Nikolaisen, guitarists Vidar Landa and Maciek Ofstad, bassist Marvin Nygaard, and drummer Håvard Takle Ohr. Founding member and original lead singer Erlend Hjelvik departed in 2018 and was replaced by Nikolaisen. Most of their songs feature Norwegian lyrics. Their self-titled debut album arrived in 2010, selling more than 15,000 copies in Norway. The band continued with Meir in 2013, Nattesferd in 2016, Splid in 2020, and Endling in 2023. Splid marked their first album with Ivar Nikolaisen performing as lead vocalist.