Darklord

Darklord
Origin	Adelaide, SA
Genres	Black metal
Years active	1991 - 2008
Labels	None
Associated acts	Outrage, Oni, Beyond Mortal Dreams
Past members	Nekromancer, Stormbringer, Doomsayer, Chaoslord, Hellaeon, Destroyer, Manic

Band members

• Final line-up
  • Nekromancer (guitar, vocals)
  • Stormbringer (guitar, vocals)
  • Doomsayer (bass)
  • Chaoslord (keys)
  • Hellaeon (drums)

• Former members
  • Destroyer (bass)
  • Manic (drums)

Band information

Adelaide's Darklord played some of the most brutal, intense and evil black metal to ever hail from the Southern Continent. The band was formed in the early 90s by two former members of a thrash band called Outrage, and began developing the sound and look independently and apparently in ignorance of the rising Norwegian black metal scene. Their 1993 release "...by the Force of Sacred Magic Rites" brandishes a sheer, raw sound and an eerie atmosphere, winning them minor cult status amongst the underground worldwide.

To better attain their trademark sound, Darklord developed special dual-necked guitar and wore nail and spike encrusted armour, creating an unrelenting wall of raw and insanely heavy noise. They often played so loud they were banned from several venues.

The period after “Sacred Magic Rites” was marked by the departure of bassist Destroyer and drummer Manic. The album’s master tapes were also held up in a dispute with the engineer, leading to a long period of absence from the scene. Darklord never split however, and Symphony Satanikka eventually appeared in 2001.

A full line up for live performances emerged in late 2002 featuring Hellaeon and Doomsayer from Oni and Beyond Mortal Dreams and after this played occasionally, including making an appearance at Sydney’s Bloodlust Festival in 2004 and an east coast tour in late 2006. The band split up in 2008.

Discography

Albums:

2002	Symphony Satanikka	Independent

EP:

1993	...by the Force of Sacred Magic Rites...	self release