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Old Mans Child

Old Mans Child formed in Norway in 1991, evolving from an earlier band called Valhall. Galder has been the consistent figure, handling vocals and guitar while...

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Old Mans Child, the Norwegian black metal constant

Galder's long-running project blends atmospheric melodies with aggressive black metal.

For a quick sense of their sound, try 'Into Silence Embrace' or 'Hominis Nocturna.' They're both pretty representative of what Galder has been doing all these years.

Old Mans Child has been a steady presence in Norwegian black metal since the early '90s, with Galder anchoring the sound through shifting lineups. Songs like 'World Expiration' and 'Into Silence Embrace' show their mix of harsh delivery and melodic atmosphere. Their name even appears as a track title, 'The Old Man's Child,' on their list of notable songs.

The band formed in Norway in 1991, evolving from an earlier group called Valhall. Their debut album 'Born of the Flickering' came out in 1995, and they've kept releasing music since, with 'Apostasy' arriving in 2022.

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Old Mans Child formed in Norway in 1991, evolving from an earlier band called Valhall. Galder has been the consistent figure, handling vocals and guitar while the lineup shifted around him. Their debut album 'Born of the Flickering' arrived in 1995, and they've kept releasing music since, with 'Apostasy' coming out in 2022.

Their sound fits within Norwegian black metal, with tracks like 'Into Silence Embrace' and 'Hominis Nocturna' showing their approach to atmospheric melodies and aggressive delivery. The band's name itself appears as a song title, 'The Old Man's Child,' on their list of notable tracks.

Early in their career, Old Mans Child got mentioned in connection with church burnings that happened in Norway's black metal scene during the 1990s. Galder denied direct involvement, and the band continued making music without those events defining their output.

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