Group
Ancient
Norwegian black metal band
- From
- Bergen, Norway
- Since
- 1992–present
- Releases
- 13
- black metal
About
Ancient is a Norwegian black metal band formed in Bergen in 1992. The band has released six full-length albums on Metal Blade Records and a variety of mini-albums, EPs, and special releases. Ancient had a raw black metal sound similar to Darkthrone. Beginning with The Cainian Chronicle, they moved towards a Nordic/atmospheric black metal akin to Emperor and cleaner production. After lineup turmoil, they added gothic-style instruments such as violins, a female vocalist, and synthesizers.
Members
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Nicholas Barker drums (drum set)
Discography
Albums
Other
Links
Tags
- norwegian
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- e6ea52d9-cdc0-475c-b029-0d13dc0f64d6
- ISNI
- 0000000106690282
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.