Deception (NOR)

**Deception (NOR)** is a Norwegian black metal force known for their raw, atmospheric sound and unrelenting intensity. Formed in 2013, this enigmatic band has carved a niche in the underground scene with releases like *The Mire* (2017) and *Gangrene* (2022), blending blistering riffs, dissonant melodies, and haunting ambience. Their music often explores themes of existential dread, nihilism, and occult symbolism, as heard in tracks like *Iblis' Mistress* and *Grasp of Lilith*. While details about individual members remain scarce (typical of the genre’s mystique), Deception (NOR) has built a reputation through consistent output and collaborations with labels like Dusktone. Their recent work, including *Epidemic* and *Institution Ablaze*, reinforces their status as a fierce, no-frills act keeping Norway’s black metal legacy alive.