Troll (Norwegian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Stian Arnesen (Nagash) |
| Headquarters | Norway |
| Products | Symphonic black metal music |
Troll is a symphonic black metal group originating from Norway.
History
Established in 1992 by the then 14-year-old Stian Arnesen, also known as "Nagash," Troll initially featured collaborations with Glaurung and Fafnir. Following their exit, Nagash carried on the project alone, issuing the releases Trollstorm over Nidingjuv in 1995 and Drep de kristne in 1996.
After completing Drep de kristne, Nagash directed his attention toward other musical ventures such as Dimmu Borgir and Covenant. Troll remained dormant until 2000, when Fafnir rejoined under the moniker Sinister Minister Twice, transforming Troll into a full ensemble. With Nagash handling guitar and synthesizers, the band produced The Last Predators (2000) and Universal (2001).
During this interval, the band transitioned their lyrics into English and distanced themselves from explicit Satanic content, evolving their sound into a more symphonic metal approach.
In 2007, Nagash reassembled a complete lineup, leading to the recording of Neo-Satanic Supremacy, which was released in 2010. This album received favorable critiques that emphasized its authentic 1990s symphonic black metal style.
Discography
- Trollstorm over Nidingjuv (demo) – 1995
- Drep de kristne – 1996
- The Last Predators – 2000
- Universal – 2001
- Neo-Satanic Supremacy – 2010
- Tilbake Til Trollberg (EP) – 2020
- To the Shadows (single) – 2023
- Trolldom – 2023
Current line-up
- Nagash – lead vocals, all instruments (1992–present)
- Tlaloc – guitars, backing vocals (2008–present)
- Sturt – bass, backing vocals (2011–present)
Former members
- Glaurung – bass (1993)
- Sinister Minister Twice/Fafnir – vocals (1993, 1998–2003)
- Blackheart – keyboards (1998–2003)
- Hellhammer – drums (1998–2003)
- Sensei Ursus Major (Bjørn Boge) – bass (1998–2003)
- Abyr – guitars, backing vocals (2007–2008)
- Vold – bass, backing vocals (2007–2011)
- Ygg – drums (2008–2013)
- Exilis – keyboards (2008–2014)
- Telal – drums (2013–2014)