Emperor is a pivotal force in the black metal genre, hailing from Norway and known for their intricately structured songs and grandiose symphonic elements. Founded in 1991 by frontman Ihsahn (Vegard Sverre Tveitan) and drummer Samoth (Tomas Haugen), the band quickly established themselves with their iconic debut full-length album, "In The Nightside Eclipse" in 1994. This release marked a significant moment in black metal, with its atmospheric keyboards and epic soundscapes, setting the bar for a new wave of the genre.

Over the course of their career, Emperor evolved with each release, showcasing a relentless desire to push the boundaries of black metal. Their follow-up albums, "Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk" in 1997 and "IX Equilibrium" in 1999, continued to expand their sound, weaving complex compositions with aggressive, technically proficient musicianship. In 2001, Emperor released "Prometheus: The Discipline Of Fire & Demise," an album composed almost entirely by Ihsahn, demonstrating a progressive shift in their music. The band split up following this release, pursuing various side projects, but their legacy endured, with a reunion show being recorded as "Live At Wacken Open Air 2006 - A Night Of Emperial Wrath," capturing the raw energy and elaborate performance of Emperor's live presence. The band has since reunited periodically for live performances, continually reaffirming their status as one of the most influential and respected acts in the black metal scene.

Genres

Black Metal

Metal

Norwegian Black Metal

Norwegian Metal

Symphonic Black Metal

Symphonic Metal

Technical Black Metal

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Latest Release

Live At Wacken Open Air 2006 - A Night Of Emperial Wrath

Emperor

Album - 12 Tracks - Released April 20, 2009