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Subliritum

 

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

 

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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)

Members

Current
Celtus Bass, Keyboards (1999-present)
See also: Brotthogg, ex-Hinn Mesta, ex-Toxic
Arcan Guitars, Vocals (1999-present)
See also: 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: 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

 

 

Discography