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| 15.05.2007 | › | Gorgoroth - New Music Video Premieres On MTV, Documentary Online |
| 10.04.2007 | › | Gorgoroth - Guitarist Launches Own Label |
| 24.03.2007 | › | Gorgoroth - Guitarist Released From Jail |
| 11.01.2007 | › | Gorgoroth - Documentary In Process And Award Nomination |
| 09.01.2007 | › | Gorgoroth - Frontman Released From Norwegian Prison |
| 27.06.2006 | › | Gorgoroth - Part Ways With Bassist King Ov Hell |
| 10.04.2006 | › | Gorgoroth - Mastering Of The New Album |
| 03.02.2005 | › | Gorgoroth - Sign With Regain Records |
| 09.11.2004 | › | Gorgoroth - Riots in El Salvador |
| 07.11.2004 | › | Gorgoroth - A Closest Gig To The U.S This Friday |
| 01.09.2004 | › | Gorgoroth recruit session members |
| 29.04.2004 | › | Gorgoroth - news on Gaahl's trial |
| 25.04.2004 | › | Gorgoroth - Gaahl trial to begin on Tuesday |
| 21.04.2004 | › | Gorgoroth - leave Nuclear Blast |
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Gorgoroth - Five Shows In Brazil Confirmed
Gorgoroth have confirmed these Brazilian dates for September:
13/09-2007 - Brazil: Campinas; SP Hammer Rock Bar
14/09-2007 - Brazil: São Paulo; SP Hangar 110
15/09-2007 - Brazil: Belo Horizonte; MG Lapa Multishow
16/09-2007 - Brazil: Rio de Janeiro; RJ t.b.a.
17/09-2007 - Brazil: Porto Alegre; RS Bar Opinião
13/09-2007 - Brazil: Campinas; SP Hammer Rock Bar
14/09-2007 - Brazil: São Paulo; SP Hangar 110
15/09-2007 - Brazil: Belo Horizonte; MG Lapa Multishow
16/09-2007 - Brazil: Rio de Janeiro; RJ t.b.a.
17/09-2007 - Brazil: Porto Alegre; RS Bar Opinião
| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - New Music Video Premieres On MTV, Documentary Online
Norway's Black Metallers Gorgoroth have posted the following message:
"Gorgoroth's new video for the track 'Carving A Giant' from last years "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" will premiere on this Sunday's (May 20) edition of MTV 's Headbanger's Ball which starts at 10:00 PM GMT +1 hour (rerun: May 21 at 12:00 AM)."
In other news, VBS.tv has posted all five episodes of a series on Norwegian Black Metal focusing primarily on Gorgoroth. Watch the footage online:
| Episode#1 | Episode#2 | Episode#3 | Episode#4 | Episode#5 |
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"Gorgoroth's new video for the track 'Carving A Giant' from last years "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" will premiere on this Sunday's (May 20) edition of MTV 's Headbanger's Ball which starts at 10:00 PM GMT +1 hour (rerun: May 21 at 12:00 AM)."
In other news, VBS.tv has posted all five episodes of a series on Norwegian Black Metal focusing primarily on Gorgoroth. Watch the footage online:
| Episode#1 | Episode#2 | Episode#3 | Episode#4 | Episode#5 |
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| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Guitarist Launches Own Label
Guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) of the Norwegian black metallers Gorgoroth has started his own record label, Forces Of Satan Records.
According to a posting on the band's website, the goal of the label is "to be an independent media company/record label with a clear-cut Satanic profile only relating to, signing, producing and promoting bands with a certain attitude and commitment."
First bands that have been signed are Black Flame (Italy) and Ophiolatry (Brazil).
A webpage and a MySpace account are under construction.
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According to a posting on the band's website, the goal of the label is "to be an independent media company/record label with a clear-cut Satanic profile only relating to, signing, producing and promoting bands with a certain attitude and commitment."
First bands that have been signed are Black Flame (Italy) and Ophiolatry (Brazil).
A webpage and a MySpace account are under construction.
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| Source: | forcesofsatan.com |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Guitarist Released From Jail
Norwegian black metal band, Gorgoroth, posted the following message on their website:
"Infernus has been released on parole and is now working on new material, both music and lyrics for an upcoming album, title yet undecided. He is also, as we speak, having meetings with King and Gaahl for possible future touring etc. More info coming up soon."
In February 2005, Infernus was accused and convicted of raping a young woman at an after-party. She claimed she was kept hostage and abused for more than an hour before she managed to flee in just a towel. Infernus was found not guilty of the actual rape, but was still charged with his indifferent attitude as the rape was committed by a friend of his and he did nothing to stop it. According to Wikipedia, he was released on parole from prison March 6th, 2007.
In December 2006, also frontman Gaahl was released from prison. More about Gaahl's release here.
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"Infernus has been released on parole and is now working on new material, both music and lyrics for an upcoming album, title yet undecided. He is also, as we speak, having meetings with King and Gaahl for possible future touring etc. More info coming up soon."
In February 2005, Infernus was accused and convicted of raping a young woman at an after-party. She claimed she was kept hostage and abused for more than an hour before she managed to flee in just a towel. Infernus was found not guilty of the actual rape, but was still charged with his indifferent attitude as the rape was committed by a friend of his and he did nothing to stop it. According to Wikipedia, he was released on parole from prison March 6th, 2007.
In December 2006, also frontman Gaahl was released from prison. More about Gaahl's release here.
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| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Documentary In Process And Award Nomination
VICE Films (Peter Beste) are now in Norway making a documentary about Gaahl and Gorgoroth. It will appear on a Vice DVD with several other related segments. The first pressing of this DVD is 100,000 units, and will be distributed in all major music retailers in the US, and most in Europe.
Gorgoroth has been nominated in the "Metal" category at the 35th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show will be held Saturday, January 27 at the Thalia Theater, Chateau Neuf in Oslo, Norway and will be broadcast live on the Norwegian channel TV2.
Gorgoroth have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 9-11, 2007 in Bad Berka, Germany.
Gorgoroth has been nominated in the "Metal" category at the 35th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show will be held Saturday, January 27 at the Thalia Theater, Chateau Neuf in Oslo, Norway and will be broadcast live on the Norwegian channel TV2.
Gorgoroth have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 9-11, 2007 in Bad Berka, Germany.
| Source: | Gorgoroth online newsletter 09.01.2007 |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Frontman Released From Norwegian Prison
According to a posting on Gorgoroth's official web site, the group's frontman, Gaahl, was finally released from prison last month after being jailed since the spring of 2006.
Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood. The 31-year-old, whose real name was not revealed by the Norwegian media, was charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The original 18-month sentence, which was handed down in May 2004, was reduced by four months while the amount in damages Gaahl was required to pay to the victim was increased from 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) to 190,000 NOK (approximately $29,000).
Gaahl was sentenced to 14 months in prison in February 2005 for beating a 41-year-old man and threatening to drink his blood. The 31-year-old, whose real name was not revealed by the Norwegian media, was charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of nine years in prison. The original 18-month sentence, which was handed down in May 2004, was reduced by four months while the amount in damages Gaahl was required to pay to the victim was increased from 100,000 NOK (approximately $15,000) to 190,000 NOK (approximately $29,000).
| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Part Ways With Bassist King Ov Hell
Norwegian black metallers Gorgoroth have parted ways with their bassist King Ov Hell. The following was posted at the band's official website:
"King has recently had problems fronting some of the ideological aspects of his band Gorgoroth's agenda. As a result, it has now been mutually agreed upon that henceforth he is no longer a member of the band Gorgoroth."
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"King has recently had problems fronting some of the ideological aspects of his band Gorgoroth's agenda. As a result, it has now been mutually agreed upon that henceforth he is no longer a member of the band Gorgoroth."
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| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Mastering Of The New Album
Next week Infernus will be mastering "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" at Cutting Room in Stockholm. The album is scheduled to be released 19th of June via Regain Records. From Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd Infernus will be accessible for the press and is prepared to give interviews, but this must be arranged through Triada promotion.
Also in the occasion of their new album "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam", Gorgoroth will have a pre-listening session during the Inferno Festival in Oslo, Norway. The press is invited to listen to the album and do interviews with all members of Gorgoroth at the Rock In bar 13.30 Friday 14th of April.
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Also in the occasion of their new album "Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam", Gorgoroth will have a pre-listening session during the Inferno Festival in Oslo, Norway. The press is invited to listen to the album and do interviews with all members of Gorgoroth at the Rock In bar 13.30 Friday 14th of April.
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| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Sign With Regain Records
Gorgoroth has signed with Regain Records (that recently made some big deals: Overkill, Dismember, and Dark Funeral). The band, that previously decided not to continue with Season of Mist, made his decision with the swedish label.
"Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" will be the tiltle of Gorgoroth's debut album with Regain to be release in 2005.
"Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam" will be the tiltle of Gorgoroth's debut album with Regain to be release in 2005.
| Source: | gorgoroth.org |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Riots in El Salvador
The following was posted on the band's official website:
"Gorgoroth made the headlines in the major papers in Latin America after performing a show which created big riots in San Salvador. The audience got so extatic over the presence of the first black metal act visiting their country that the situation got totally out of control. The secutity and the police could not handle the people outside the venue so they had to call in the special forces "del cuerpo de Proteccion a Personalides Importantes" (PPI). When the PPI reached the venue the masses of people not getting a ticket for the already sold out show kicked in the entrancedoor and lots of fighting between the audience began. The audience started to kick in doors and toilets, several injuries occured and major damages to the venue. The PPI decided in the end to use gas on the audience to get the situation under control. When Gorgoroth entered the stage 30 security people had to be on stage preventing the audience to enter it. The fighting maintained through Gorgoroths performance and the PPI and the police had to hold the audience inside the venue with firearms to get the band in safety. Gorgoroth came from the incident without any injuries."
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"Gorgoroth made the headlines in the major papers in Latin America after performing a show which created big riots in San Salvador. The audience got so extatic over the presence of the first black metal act visiting their country that the situation got totally out of control. The secutity and the police could not handle the people outside the venue so they had to call in the special forces "del cuerpo de Proteccion a Personalides Importantes" (PPI). When the PPI reached the venue the masses of people not getting a ticket for the already sold out show kicked in the entrancedoor and lots of fighting between the audience began. The audience started to kick in doors and toilets, several injuries occured and major damages to the venue. The PPI decided in the end to use gas on the audience to get the situation under control. When Gorgoroth entered the stage 30 security people had to be on stage preventing the audience to enter it. The fighting maintained through Gorgoroths performance and the PPI and the police had to hold the audience inside the venue with firearms to get the band in safety. Gorgoroth came from the incident without any injuries."
http://www.gorgoroth.org
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - A Closest Gig To The U.S This Friday
Norwegian black metalllers Gorgoroth will be playing the only show anywhere close to the U.S. only minutes from San Diego at Box Underground (1500 Revolution Ave.) in Tijuana, Mexico on Friday, November 12. Also appearing on the bill will be Sadistic Intent, Infinitum Obscure and Sumeria. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show, and are available at Dark Realm Records (Downey, CA), Blue Meannie Records (El Cajon, CA) and Last Temptation (Tijuana, Mexico). A flyer for the show can be viewed here http://www.infinitumobscure.com/Images/2004/Poster.jpg .
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth recruit session members
Norwegian black metallers Gorgoroth have recruited drummer Dirge Rep (Orcustus, ex-Enslaved, Gehenna) and guitarist Teloch (Orcustus, Nidingr) as session musicians for their upcoming European and Mexican tours.
Gorgoroth will embark on the "Twilight of the Idols" European headlining tour in early October. Support at all shows will come from 1349, the Norwegian group featuring Satyricon drummer Frost. A Mexican trek will follow in early November.
The complete list of tours can be attended here:
http://www.gorgoroth.org/band/concerts.html
Gorgoroth will embark on the "Twilight of the Idols" European headlining tour in early October. Support at all shows will come from 1349, the Norwegian group featuring Satyricon drummer Frost. A Mexican trek will follow in early November.
The complete list of tours can be attended here:
http://www.gorgoroth.org/band/concerts.html
| Source: | blabbermouth.net |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - news on Gaahl's trial
GORGOROTH vocalist Gaahl is facing jail time as he is being accused of beating a 41 year old man in what the victim called a ritual attack. Gaahl, 28, faced up to a nine-year sentence for threats and violence, but the prosecution asked for 18 months as the lurid trial headed to a close on Wednesday.
The Aftenposten English Web Desk adds the following to the story:
The victim, who has been on sick leave for the past two years after the alleged attack, accused the black metal singer of performing ritual violence that included tapping off his blood and drinking it, newspaper VG reports. Gaahl's mother testified during the trial and found the accusation of blood drinking particularly hard to believe.
"My son is a vegetarian and very fussy about food. He eats absolutely no innards. That is why I do not believe this at all," Gaahl's mother told the court.
According to the charges the 41-year-old was hit and kicked several times in the face and head and needed stitches to close cuts in his head. His nose was broken and he suffered major dental damage. Gaahl, who has several prior convictions including one for assault and battery, claimed that he acted in self-defense. The defendant was allowed to testify about his private life in a closed session at Sunnfjord court.
The Gorgoroth web site noted that the local community had 'pre-judged' their vocalist, and did not expect a fair trial.
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The Aftenposten English Web Desk adds the following to the story:
The victim, who has been on sick leave for the past two years after the alleged attack, accused the black metal singer of performing ritual violence that included tapping off his blood and drinking it, newspaper VG reports. Gaahl's mother testified during the trial and found the accusation of blood drinking particularly hard to believe.
"My son is a vegetarian and very fussy about food. He eats absolutely no innards. That is why I do not believe this at all," Gaahl's mother told the court.
According to the charges the 41-year-old was hit and kicked several times in the face and head and needed stitches to close cuts in his head. His nose was broken and he suffered major dental damage. Gaahl, who has several prior convictions including one for assault and battery, claimed that he acted in self-defense. The defendant was allowed to testify about his private life in a closed session at Sunnfjord court.
The Gorgoroth web site noted that the local community had 'pre-judged' their vocalist, and did not expect a fair trial.
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| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - Gaahl trial to begin on Tuesday
GORGOROTH have issued the following update at their official website (www.gorgoroth.org):
"The trial against Gaahl will start on Tuesday 27th of April at 9:00 AM and will take place in Sunnfjord tingrett in Førde (Sal 1).
He is accused of performing satanic rituals and torture lasting for several hours on the "victim". As the local community already have prejudged him, it seems that trial won't be much fair. Gaahl risk a 9 years sentence if he gets condemned. The press are welcome to be there and cover the case..."
In other Gorgoroth news, drummer Kvitrafn has left the band for personal reasons. His replacement is Frost (1349, SATYRICON), who will join the band in the beginning of May when the band start an intensive rehearsal period with main focus on a new recording.
The band also posted the following regarding their recent split with label Nuclear Blast: "Gorgoroth are relieved to inform that their cooperation with the German label Nuclear Blast is now ended. They have already received a good offer from another label, but nothing is signed yet."
"The trial against Gaahl will start on Tuesday 27th of April at 9:00 AM and will take place in Sunnfjord tingrett in Førde (Sal 1).
He is accused of performing satanic rituals and torture lasting for several hours on the "victim". As the local community already have prejudged him, it seems that trial won't be much fair. Gaahl risk a 9 years sentence if he gets condemned. The press are welcome to be there and cover the case..."
In other Gorgoroth news, drummer Kvitrafn has left the band for personal reasons. His replacement is Frost (1349, SATYRICON), who will join the band in the beginning of May when the band start an intensive rehearsal period with main focus on a new recording.
The band also posted the following regarding their recent split with label Nuclear Blast: "Gorgoroth are relieved to inform that their cooperation with the German label Nuclear Blast is now ended. They have already received a good offer from another label, but nothing is signed yet."
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
Gorgoroth - leave Nuclear Blast
Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have parted ways with Nuclear Blast Records, according to a post on their official web site.
"GORGOROTH are relieved to inform that their cooperation with the German label Nuclear Blast is now ended," reads the post. "They have already received a good offer from another label, but nothing is signed yet. Check back later for more news about this matter."
Meanwhile, SMNNews.com is reporting that GORGOROTH's webmaster has revealed via a posting in the forums of Norway's Scream magazine that the band's drummer, Kvitrafn, has quit the band and has been replaced by none other than Frost (SATYRICON, 1349, KEEP OF KALLESIN).
GORGOROTH drew international attention in early February after they were accused of "offending religious feelings" during a concert in Poland. The band were also suspected of breaching the Polish law on protection of animals by displaying the severed and impaled heads of sheep as part of their stage act.
"GORGOROTH are relieved to inform that their cooperation with the German label Nuclear Blast is now ended," reads the post. "They have already received a good offer from another label, but nothing is signed yet. Check back later for more news about this matter."
Meanwhile, SMNNews.com is reporting that GORGOROTH's webmaster has revealed via a posting in the forums of Norway's Scream magazine that the band's drummer, Kvitrafn, has quit the band and has been replaced by none other than Frost (SATYRICON, 1349, KEEP OF KALLESIN).
GORGOROTH drew international attention in early February after they were accused of "offending religious feelings" during a concert in Poland. The band were also suspected of breaching the Polish law on protection of animals by displaying the severed and impaled heads of sheep as part of their stage act.
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |