Norwegian heavy metal band Immortal were formed in Bergen in 1991 by guitarists
Olve Eikemo and Harald Nævdal. Immortal epitomise the typical Norwegian death
metal band with the various members adopting ludicrously pompous stage names
such as Grim, Armagedda and Demon Doom Occulta. Behind these affectations lies
genuine musicianship and an ability to entertain although it is presented in a
style which many rock fans would find inaccessible.
The subject matter for the band's lyrical content is chiefly composed of
fantastical stories about fairies, demons and battles within the ...