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Old Funeral

Old Funeral was a Norwegian extreme metal band from Bergen, active from 1989 to 1992, initially rooted in death metal before incorporating proto-black metal elements in its later recordings.^[1]^[2] The group released a self-produced demo, The Fart That Should Not Be, in 1989, followed by the EP Devoured Carcass in 1991, with subsequent compilations like The Older Ones (2004) and Our Condolences (1988-1992) (2013) assembling its unreleased and archival material.^[3] Its significance derives less from commercial output or standalone innovation than from serving as an formative incubator for key figures in the Norwegian black metal scene, including Varg Vikernes (later of Burzum), who briefly joined in 1991 and advocated shifting toward rawer, atmospheric black metal aesthetics before departing to pursue solo work, as well as Olve Eikemo (Abbath) and Harald Næfve (Demonaz), who went on to co-found Immortal.^[4]^[5] None of these prominent alumni overlapped in the band's lineup simultaneously, underscoring Old Funeral's role as a transient proving ground amid Bergen's nascent underground metal circuit rather than a cohesive unit with enduring internal synergies.^[2] The band's dissolution coincided with the splintering of its members into projects that propelled the second wave of black metal, though Old Funeral itself avoided direct entanglement in the era's high-profile criminal controversies, such as church arsons and murders, which implicated some ex-members post-tenure.^[4]

History

Formation and early activities (1988–1989)

Old Funeral formed in May 1988 in Bergen, Norway, by guitarist Tore Bratseth alongside bassist/vocalist Olve Eikemo and drummer Jan Atle Åserød (also known as Padden), who were teenagers at the time except for Åserød.^[6] The band's inception occurred within Bergen's nascent extreme metal underground, where local musicians rejected polished mainstream rock in favor of visceral, self-expressive sounds influenced by acts like Celtic Frost and early Slayer.^[7] This environment emphasized isolation from commercial music circuits, fostering a commitment to raw aggression over technical refinement or market appeal.^[8] Initial rehearsals took place in Bratseth's father's basement, where the trio honed a primitive death/thrash style marked by unrefined riffs and aggressive delivery, aligning with the anti-establishment ethos of Norway's early metal community.^[6] These sessions prioritized authentic expression amid limited resources, reflecting the scene's disdain for external validation and focus on internal creative drive rather than professional production.^[9] By early 1989, the band had self-released their debut demo, The Fart That Should Not Be, an independently recorded effort featuring tracks like "The Lovely Stench of an Egg Fart" that exemplified their foundational raw death metal sound with thrash elements and minimal fidelity.^[10] The demo's Xeroxed covers and varying tape quality underscored the DIY approach prevalent in Bergen's underground, capturing the group's early emphasis on uncompromised intensity over sonic polish.^[11]

Line-up shifts and recording efforts (1990)

In 1990, Old Funeral underwent key personnel changes amid evolving musical ambitions, with bassist and vocalist Olve "Abbath" Eikemo departing to pursue a colder, black metal aesthetic alongside Harald "Demonaz" Nævdal, reflecting underlying tensions between the band's death metal roots and members' inclinations toward faster, darker aggression.^[12] The group then incorporated Varg Vikernes on guitar, drawn by aligned interests in raw, extreme metal pioneered by influences such as Sodom's thrash-infused ferocity and Venom's occult-themed speed, which core members like Tore Bratseth credited for shaping their commitment to unpolished underground expression over broader appeal.^[7]^[12] These shifts coincided with recording sessions for the "Abduction of Limbs" demo, taped in March 1990 at Bergen’s Grieghallen Studios—the band's inaugural use of the facility, yielding improved production with heightened speed and brutality on tracks featuring Vikernes alongside Bratseth on guitar, Jan Atle "Padden" Åserød on drums and vocals, and Thorlak on bass.^[12]^[13] Despite generating interest, including approximately 11 label offers deemed largely insubstantial, logistical hurdles like studio access constraints and growing stylistic rifts—evident in unreleased session tapes blending death growls with nascent black metal frostiness—halted momentum toward a full-length album, prioritizing raw integrity amid the flux.^[12] Bratseth later underscored this era's focus on empirical sonic evolution from 1980s thrash-death templates, eschewing commercial dilution for causal fidelity to influences like Venom's primal energy.^[7]

Devoured Carcass EP and disbandment (1991–1992)

In 1991, Old Funeral released their sole EP, Devoured Carcass, on June 17 through the independent label Thrash Records as a limited 7-inch vinyl pressing, exemplifying the underground Norwegian metal scene's resource-constrained, self-produced approach.^[14] ^[15] The EP comprised three tracks—"Haunted," "Devoured Carcass," and "Incantation"—totaling approximately 12 minutes, with production handled at a local studio reflecting the band's evolving raw aggression amid Bergen, Norway's nascent extreme metal community.^[14] ^[16] The release marked the band's final output before its dissolution, as core members Olve "Abbath" Eikemo and Harald "Demonaz" Nævdal departed to prioritize a shift toward black metal aesthetics, directly leading to the formation of Immortal in late 1991 or early 1992.^[7] ^[17] This exit stemmed from irreconcilable creative directions, with Abbath and Demonaz seeking frostier, more atmospheric compositions over Old Funeral's death metal foundations, rather than any external scandals or pressures.^[7] The band officially disbanded in 1992, leaving behind no further recordings and highlighting how personnel shifts in the early Norwegian black metal milieu often precipitated project endings to enable specialized pursuits.^[7] Old Funeral maintained distance from the era's high-profile black metal controversies, including church arsons linked to figures like Varg Vikernes (a transient guitarist on prior recordings), with the group's activities confined to musical output and local gigs untainted by such violence. However, the departing members' later Immortal work channeled the scene's pagan and anti-Christian undercurrents, underscoring indirect ties through personnel evolution rather than active participation.^[17]

Post-disbandment compilations and retrospectives

In 1999, Hammerheart Records issued The Older Ones, a compilation album that assembled tracks from Old Funeral's early demos, including material from the 1990 Abduction of Virgil EP and previously unreleased rehearsals, providing a chronological overview of the band's initial death metal phase for archival purposes. This release, limited to 1,000 copies initially, documented the group's raw, formative sound without alteration, emphasizing preservation over remastering.^[18] Subsequent efforts expanded accessibility to the band's back catalog. Soulseller Records released Our Condolences (1988-1992) in 2013 as a box set compiling nine tracks spanning demo sessions and outtakes from the band's active years, including rarities like alternate mixes and live fragments not featured in prior outputs. A 2020 reissue under the same label, alongside Old Coffin Days—which gathered additional rehearsal tapes from 1989—further consolidated scattered material, reflecting label-driven interest in exhaustive documentation rather than commercial revival. These compilations have maintained underground circulation through specialty distributors, countering perceptions of total obscurity by ensuring verifiable availability of primary sources.^[19] Retrospectives in the 2020s have focused on contextual analysis via participant accounts. In a September 2025 interview with guitarist Tore Bratseth on the Rauta YouTube channel, discussions highlighted unreleased rehearsal tapes and the band's role in early Norwegian death metal networks, underscoring empirical scene interconnections without romanticization.^[20] Bratseth noted ongoing archival discoveries, such as additional 1990s outtakes, prioritizing historical accuracy over mythic reinterpretation.^[12] This aligns with label reissues' emphasis on completeness, fostering informed reevaluation among enthusiasts through primary evidence rather than secondary narratives.

Personnel

Notable core members and their roles

Tore Bratseth founded Old Funeral in 1988 and remained a constant presence as guitarist and backing vocalist through the band's dissolution in 1992, contributing riffs and guitar work to early demos and the 1991 Devoured Carcass EP.^[15]^[2] Olve Eikemo, later known as Abbath, served on bass and lead vocals from 1988 to 1990, providing the raw, aggressive vocal delivery and bass lines featured on the band's inaugural 1989 demo recording.^[2] Harald Nævdal, under the moniker Demonaz, joined as guitarist in 1990 and contributed rhythm guitar and riff structures during the transitional period leading to the Devoured Carcass sessions, influencing the band's shift toward faster, more intense compositions.^[21] Varg Vikernes played lead guitar during a short stint in 1990–1991, appearing on the Devoured Carcass EP where he handled guitar duties alongside Bratseth, focusing on technical solos and harmonic support without lead vocal contributions.^[22]^[14]

Line-up changes and transient members

The band's lineup underwent several transitions between 1988 and 1992, driven primarily by members pursuing divergent stylistic paths and the interconnected mobility of the nascent Bergen extreme metal community, where individuals frequently rotated between projects to explore emerging death and black metal influences. Formed in 1988 with Tore Bratseth on guitar, Jan Atle Åserød ("Padden") on drums and backing vocals, and Olve Eikemo ("Abbath") on bass and lead vocals, this configuration recorded early demos including The Fart That Should Not Be (1989) and Abduction of Limbs (July 1990).^[12] Abbath's departure in late 1990 or early 1991—motivated by his intent to develop a more frostbitten sound leading to Immortal's formation—necessitated adjustments, with bassist Thorlak joining alongside Kristian Vikernes ("Varg," credited as Christian) on guitar to complete the quartet alongside Bratseth and Padden for the Devoured Carcass EP recorded in 1991.^[12]^[14] This influx coincided with a temporary pivot toward rawer death metal aggression, though Vikernes exited shortly thereafter to establish Burzum, reflecting irreconcilable preferences for pagan and atmospheric black metal over the group's hybrid approach.^[12] Jørn Tunsberg replaced Vikernes on guitar in 1992, infusing further black metal elements into sessions for an unreleased full-length album, but escalating musical divergences—particularly around integrating gothic and slower tempos—culminated in disbandment that year, as core members deemed the collective vision unviable.^[12] Transient involvement, such as brief stints by figures like Harald Nævdal ("Demonaz") on guitar during early phases, exemplified the era's informal networks, where short-term contributions facilitated experimentation without long-term commitment.^[8] These changes, rather than signaling instability, empirically mirrored the adaptive, project-oriented ethos of Norway's underground scene, enabling individual trajectories while sustaining Old Funeral's output.^[12]

Musical style and evolution

Initial death metal foundations

Old Funeral's foundational sound emerged from the late 1980s death and thrash metal traditions, emphasizing aggressive, riff-driven structures over melodic elements prevalent in mainstream heavy metal of the era. The band's 1989 demo The Fart That Should Not Be showcased raw production with fast tremolo-picked guitar riffs, guttural growling vocals, and rudimentary blast beats, drawing parallels to the chaotic intensity of early American death metal acts like Possessed's Seven Churches (1985) and Obituary's groove-infused aggression in tracks such as "Aphis" and "Hell." ^[23] ^[24] These elements reflected a self-reliant aggression shaped by Norway's geographic isolation, particularly in Bergen, where limited access to international scenes fostered a rejection of polished, commercial metal in favor of visceral, underground extremity influenced by thrash pioneers like Slayer and Sodom. ^[7] ^[25] Unlike the atmospheric frost that would characterize subsequent Norwegian black metal, Old Funeral's early output maintained a groove-oriented approach, with mid-tempo breakdowns and thrash-derived palm-muted riffs providing palpable heaviness amid the speed, as heard in the demo's unrelenting, lo-fi assault. ^[26] This death/thrash hybrid prioritized empirical sonic brutality—distorted guitars and pounding rhythms evoking physical decay—over ethereal or symphonic layering, grounding the band's initial identity in the tangible ferocity of 1980s extreme metal precedents rather than evolving toward abstraction. ^[27] The raw, unrefined recording quality further amplified this foundation, capturing adolescent energy from members as young as 15, who channeled regional DIY ethos into unpolished tracks that eschewed harmony for confrontational dissonance. ^[6]

Emergence of black metal elements

In the late 1980s and into 1990, Old Funeral's core members, including Demonaz (Harald Nævdal) and Abbath (Olve Eikemo), drew from early black metal precursors like Venom and Bathory, fostering a gradual incorporation of atmospheric and nihilistic qualities into the band's death metal framework. Demonaz, in particular, cited these influences as pivotal, favoring their raw, cold aggression over the era's dominant death metal tropes of gore and speed.^[28] This exposure prompted subtle stylistic experiments, evident in the Abduction of Limbs demo recorded in July 1990 at Grieghallen Studios, where guitar riffs adopted a more hypnotic, frost-laden quality amid persistent death metal aggression.^[29] Demonaz's songwriting and lyrical input drove much of this evolution, shifting emphasis from visceral brutality toward themes of existential dread and isolation, though pagan motifs remained nascent rather than overt. Tracks like "Abduction of Limbs" and "Skin and Bone" feature extended, eerie intros and melodic undertones that diverged from the band's prior demo output, signaling a causal pivot influenced by lineup dynamics—Abbath and Demonaz sought a blacker direction incompatible with the group's death metal trajectory.^[7] This tension culminated in their departure by late 1990 to form Immortal, leaving Old Funeral's subsequent Devoured Carcass EP (June 1991) to revert to doomy, sludgy death metal without their contributions.^[30] Despite these proto-black flourishes, Old Funeral never fully transitioned, retaining guttural vocals, mid-tempo grooves, and structural rigidity characteristic of Scandinavian death metal acts like Nihilist or early Entombed. Audio examinations of 1990 rehearsals and the Abduction demo confirm this hybridity: riffs evoke Bathory's epic desolation but anchor in death's corporeal heft, prioritizing raw evolution over alignment with the nascent second-wave black metal scene's ideological purity.^[31] The changes reflected artistic experimentation amid Bergen’s underground ferment, not scene-driven posturing, as Abbath later articulated dissatisfaction with death metal's constraints.^[7]

Discography

Demos and early releases

Old Funeral's inaugural demo, The Fart That Should Not Be, was self-released in 1989 on cassette in a limited run of 50 copies.^[32] The recording contained four tracks: "The Lovely Stench of an Egg Fart," "Aphis," "Hell," and "The Day of Judgement."^[24] Its xeroxed four-panel black-and-white artwork and underground distribution exemplified the band's nascent, DIY approach to dissemination within Norway's emerging extreme metal scene.^[33] In 1990, the band produced the Abduction of Limbs demo, also issued as a self-released cassette with similarly restricted availability.^[29] Recorded in March at Grieghallen Studios, it comprised three tracks: "Abduction of Limbs" (4:18), "Annoying Individual" (2:55), and "Skin and Bone."^[29] ^[34] These sessions represented an extension of the group's recording activities that year, though no formal album materialized from them. Additional 1990 tapes from aborted album attempts, including further Grieghallen material, remained unreleased at the time and circulated informally among peers.^[35] Such limited proliferation—confined to original cassettes and tape trading—highlighted the authentic, insular nature of Old Funeral's early output prior to any commercial EP.^[36]

EPs

Old Funeral's only extended play, Devoured Carcass, was released on June 17, 1991, by the small French independent label Thrash Records under catalog number THR 012.^[14] ^[15] Issued as a 7-inch vinyl single at 33⅓ RPM, the EP featured three tracks totaling approximately 12 minutes: "Haunted" (3:37), "Devoured Carcass" (3:33), and "Incantation" (4:54).^[15] ^[37] Songwriting credits included contributions from band members such as Christian (guitars), Tore (guitars), Padde (vocals and drums), and Olve, with lyrics attributed to Byron for "Haunted," Tore for the title track, and The Asipu for "Incantation."^[15] The EP's production emphasized raw, unpolished sound quality typical of early underground death metal recordings, prioritizing visceral intensity and aggression in tracks like the title song over studio refinement.^[38] Released amid the band's transient lineup phase, it captured a moment of lineup stability with Padde on vocals and drums, Christian and Tore on guitars, and Thorlak on bass.^[14] Distribution remained confined to niche metal circuits, with the vinyl pressing circulated in limited quantities through Thrash Records' network, aligning with Old Funeral's aversion to mainstream commercial structures in the pre-black metal Norwegian scene.^[39] No cassette edition appeared contemporaneously, though later reissues in that format emerged in 2018 via Valour Music.^[40]

Compilation albums

The Older Ones, released in 1999 by Hammerheart Records, compiles remastered tracks from Old Funeral's early demos including The Fart That Should Not Be (1989) and Abduction of Limbs (1990), the Devoured Carcass EP (1991), and bonus material such as rehearsal recordings, thereby preserving the band's initial death metal output in accessible form for wider distribution beyond original cassette runs.^[41]^[42] Our Condolences (1988-1992), issued in 2013 by Soulseller Records as a double CD and vinyl set, aggregates all documented Old Funeral recordings spanning the band's lifespan, encompassing demos, live takes, and the EP without alterations or additions, functioning as an exhaustive archival document to consolidate fragmented underground releases.^[31]^[43] In 2020, A Fine Day To Die Records released Old Coffin Days on cassette, reissuing selections from the Abduction of Limbs demo and related early sessions, reflecting persistent archival efforts to sustain availability of the material amid episodic revivals in interest for pre-black metal Norwegian acts, with no subsequent original content produced.^[44]^[45]

Reception and legacy

Contemporary underground reception

Old Funeral's contemporary reception within the Norwegian underground metal scene from 1988 to 1992 centered on local Bergen circles and tape-trading networks, where the band earned praise for their raw energy and aggressive death metal delivery during live performances. Participants noted the group played approximately 25 to 30 shows, eliciting varied responses from audiences that ranged from enthusiastic support in metal-focused events to mixed reactions when billed alongside non-metal acts.^[46] Demos like The Fart That Should Not Be (1988) and the Devoured Carcass EP (1991) circulated primarily through informal tape exchanges among extreme metal fans, cultivating a niche cult status without hype or commercial push. Peers and early listeners appreciated the bleak, harsh vocal style and crushing heaviness as fitting the era's gorehound aesthetic in Bergen, yet feedback highlighted inconsistencies in song execution, immature production, and simplistic structures as barriers to wider appeal.^[47]^[48]^[49]

Long-term influence on Norwegian extreme metal

Old Funeral's primary long-term impact on Norwegian extreme metal stemmed from its role as an incubator for key figures in the second-wave black metal scene, with alumni directly founding or contributing to bands that defined the genre's sound and ethos in the early 1990s. Guitarists Abbath (Olve Eikemo) and Demonaz (Harald Nævdal) departed in 1991 to form Immortal, channeling Old Funeral's aggressive, frostbitten riffs into black metal's relentless frost themes on their 1992 debut Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism. Similarly, Varg Vikernes contributed guitar to Old Funeral's 1991 Devoured Carcass EP before launching Burzum that same year, adapting the band's raw, tremolo-picked aggression into ambient black metal isolationism on Burzum (1992) and Aske (1993).^[50]^[51] Tomas "Samoth" Haugen, another transient member, co-founded Emperor in 1991, incorporating Old Funeral's death metal ferocity into symphonic black metal's majestic intensity on In the Nightside Eclipse (1994).^[48] This personnel migration exported a death-black hybrid style—characterized by guttural vocals, blast beats, and nascent atmospheric coldness—serving as a practical bridge from first-wave death metal to black metal's "Northern darkness" archetype. Retrospectives highlight Old Funeral's foundational riffs and irreverent attitude as precursors to the genre's emphasis on regional isolation and primal fury, influencing acts like Darkthrone and Satyricon in blending death's technicality with black metal's raw misanthropy.^[52] However, the band's influence was more logistical than ideological; unlike Mayhem's overt Satanism and corpse paint rituals, Old Funeral remained rooted in death metal's gore-oriented pragmatism without explicit black metal philosophy, positioning it as a mere stepping stone rather than a doctrinal vanguard.^[51]^[7] Skeptical assessments downplay Old Funeral's stylistic precedence, attributing its legacy primarily to alumni networks rather than innovative compositions, as the band's demos like The Older Ones (1990) exhibit competent but unrefined death metal without the second wave's signature frostbitten tremolo or anti-cosmic themes. Jørn Inge Tunsberg's involvement, leading to Hades Almighty, further disseminated these hybrid elements into pagan black metal, yet critics note that broader Swedish death influences (e.g., Entombed) overshadowed Old Funeral's direct sonic imprint.^[23]^[12] By the mid-1990s, this diffusion solidified Old Funeral's indirect causality in elevating Bergen and Oslo scenes toward black metal dominance, though its own output garnered limited standalone acclaim.^[31]

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Norwegian death metal retrospect (foundational Northern darkness)
Jun 17, 2019 · Old Funeral have entered semi-legendary status by virtue of seeing Immortal's dynamic duo of Abbath and Demonaz and Varg Vikernes pass through ...