
Country of origin:
Norway
Location:
Trondheim, Trøndelag
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1999
Genre:
Melodic Black Metal
Themes:
Pagan Literature, War, Legions, Paganism
Current label:
Battlegod Productions
Years active:
1999-present

Subliritum took shape in Trondheim in 1999 as a melodic black metal band rooted in themes of pagan literature, war, and ancient legions, forging a sound that blended sharp aggression with a strong melodic backbone. Their early demo Chemical Bastard (1999) introduced a raw but ambitious approach, marked by fast riffing and a clear sense of narrative intensity. This foundation matured on their debut full‑length Dark Prophecies (2003), where the band expanded their melodic structures and embraced a more atmospheric, battle‑driven tone.
The Dark Side of You EP (2004) and the 2008 promo demonstrated a continued refinement of their style, balancing harshness with clarity and a growing emphasis on thematic cohesion. With A Touch of Death (2011), Subliritum delivered a darker, more forceful expression of their sound, weaving melodic black metal with elements of death‑tinged aggression. Their most recent album, Downfall (2014), pushed this evolution further, presenting a dense, war‑scarred atmosphere anchored by melodic precision and a sense of epic confrontation.
Active under Battlegod Productions, Subliritum remain a steady presence in the Norwegian underground, defined by their commitment to melodic intensity, pagan thematic depth, and a sound that bridges traditional black metal with a more narrative, martial edge.
Compilation appearances:
- "No Tomorrow" on Fear Candy 93 (Terrorizer Magazine, 2011)
- "No Tomorrow" on Zero Tolerance Audio 41 (Zero Tolerance Magazine, 2011)
- "No Tomorrow" on Legacy 03/11 (Legacy Magazine, 2011)
- "Grotesque Wars" on Fear Candy 132 (Terrorizer Magazine, 2014)
- "Choir of Blasphemy" on Zero Tolerance Audio 59 (Zero Tolerance Magazine, 2014)
- "Choir of Blasphemy" on Legacy 03/14 (Legacy Magazine, 2014)
| Current | |
| Celtus | Bass, Keyboards (1999-present) |
| See also:Â Brotthogg, ex-Hinn Mesta, ex-Toxic | |
| Arcan | Guitars, Vocals (1999-present) |
| See also:Â Brotthogg, ex-Hinn Mesta | |
| Sverre Berntsen | Guitars (2001-present) |
| See also: ex-Bloodthorn | |
| Dag Müller | Guitars (2007-present) |
| Past | |
| Mikael Duna | Drums (1999-2001) |
| See also: ex-Hellstorm, ex-Gaia Epicus, ex-Katechon, ex-Wallachia | |
| Thebon | Vocals (2001-2005) |
| See also:Â Hellish Outcast, Powdr, Twinsoul, ex-Keep of Kalessin | |
| Tora Næss | Vocals, Violin (2001-2005) |
| Vyl | Drums (2002-2005) |
| See also: Manii, Syning, Whoredom Rife, Vemod (live), ex-Headspin, ex-Aptorian Demon, ex-Chton, ex-Goat the Head, ex-Keep of Kalessin, ex-From the Vastland (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Noctiluca | |
| Chemical Bastard | Demo | 1999 | |
| Dark Prophecies | Full-length | 2003 | |
| Dark Side of You | EP | 2004 | |
| Promo | Demo | 2008 | |
| A Touch of Death | Full-length | 2011 | |
| Downfall | Full-length | 2014 |