Ved Buens Ende
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 in Oslo, Norway |
| Founder | Carl-Michael Eide, Vicotnik |
| Defunct | 1997, 2007 |
| Fate | Disbanded twice; reunited in 2019 |
| Headquarters | Oslo , Norway |
| Products | Avant-garde metal music |
Ved Buens Ende is a Norwegian avant-garde metal ensemble recognized for its fusion of subdued, jazz-inspired passages with intense black metal blast beat rhythms and vocal styles. The band's name means "At the end of the arc," alluding to the legendary rainbow Bifröst.
History
Established in Oslo in 1993 by drummer Carl-Michael Eide alongside guitarist Vicotnik, and subsequently joined by bassist Skoll, Ved Buens Ende originated from earlier endeavors such as Ulver and Vicotnik's Manes (distinct from another Norwegian group with the same name). They secured a contract with the UK-based label Misanthropy Records. The group became notable for their use of atonal and dissonant elements, a strong bass presence, and the combination of Eide’s melodic singing with Vicotnik’s harsh vocal delivery.
Following the release of their sole album, Written in Waters, the band disbanded in 1997.
Ved Buens Ende reassembled in April 2006 featuring Vicotnik and Eide (transitioning to guitar), along with newcomers Petter "Plenum" Berntsen on bass and Einar "Esso" Sjursø on drums—both affiliated with Eide's project Virus. This lineup marked the replacement of original bassist Hugh Mingay (Skoll) with Berntsen.
Drummer Sjursø revealed intentions to produce a new album slated for 2007 under an unspecified label and to perform live concerts showcasing tracks from Written in Waters, Virus’ Carheart, as well as fresh compositions maintaining their distinctive guitar sound.
However, the band dissolved once more in early 2007 without releasing this new material; some compositions were later incorporated into Virus’ album The Black Flux.
By 2019, Ved Buens Ende reunited again, featuring Skoll on bass, Eide handling guitars and clean vocals, Vicotnik providing guitars and harsh vocals, and Øyvind Myrvoll on drums.
Discography
- Those Who Caress the Pale (demo) – 1994
- Written in Waters (demo) – 1995
- Written in Waters – 1995
- Those Who Caress the Pale (EP) – 1997
Members
- Yusaf "Vicotnik" Parvez – harsh vocals, electric guitar
- Hugh "Skoll" Mingay – bass guitar, keyboards (1993–1997)
- Carl-Michael Eide – drums, percussion (1994–1997), clean vocals, electric guitar (1994–1997, 2006–2007)
- Petter "Plenum" Berntsen – bass guitar (2006–2007)
- Einar "Esso" Sjursø – drums, percussion (2006–2007)