Lord Belial
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Trollhättan, Sweden |
| Headquarters | Trollhättan , Sweden |
| Products | Black metal music |
Lord Belial is a black metal group originating from Trollhättan, Sweden, established in 1992.
History
Lord Belial came into existence in 1992 and launched their first album in 1995, positioning themselves as early contributors to the Swedish black metal scene. Their musical style has drawn comparisons to acts such as Dissection. In January 2009, the band halted their operations due to drummer Micke Backelin experiencing progressive hearing loss.
Though they revealed plans for new compositions in July 2010, by the middle of 2011 they declared a pause in activity, with no intentions to produce albums, perform live, or engage in interviews. By 2013, only Thomas and Micke Backelin remained official members, with live performances supported by session musicians Fredrik Wester (guitar) and Adam Chapman (bass).
Touring recommenced in 2014 at the Mörkaste Småland Festival, with performances continuing through 2020 and 2021. In May 2021, the band inked a deal with Hammerheart Records and subsequently released Rapture, their first studio album in fourteen years, in May 2022.
Current
- Thomas Backelin – vocals, guitars
- Micke Backelin – drums
- Niclas "Pepa" Green – guitars
Live 2013
- Fredrik Wester – guitars
- Adam Chapman – bass
Former and session musicians
- Anders Backelin – bass
- Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen – drums
- Fredrik "Plague" Wester – guitars (2000, 2002)
- Hjalmar Nielsen – guitars
- Jenny "Lilith" Andersson – flute (1993–1999, Kiss the Goat)
- Cecilia Sander – flute (Into the Frozen Shadows, Angelgrinder)
- Catharina Jacobsson – flute (Enter the Moonlight Gate)
- Annelie Jacobsson – flute (Unholy Crusade)
- Jelena Almvide – cello (Enter the Moonlight Gate, Unholy Crusade)
Discography
- Kiss the Goat (1995)
- Enter the Moonlight Gate (1997)
- Unholy Crusade (1999)
- Angelgrinder (2002)
- Doomed by Death (Split, 2002)
- Purify Sweden (Single, 2003)
- Scythe of Death (EP, 2003)
- The Seal of Belial (2004)
- Nocturnal Beast (2005)
- Revelation (2007)
- The Black Curse (2008)
- Rapture (2022)
- Unholy Trinity (2025)
Videography
- Night Divine (VHS, 2001)
- Mark of the Beast (DVD, 2004)