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(Grim and raw melodic black metal band from Perth, Western Australia.)
 
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===Band Members===
===Band Members===


*Line-Up
*Line-Up
**James Campbell (guitar, bass) ex-[[Tyrant (WA)|Tyrant]], [[Infected|iNFeCTeD]]
**James Campbell (guitar, bass)
**Sam Moretta (vocals) ex-[[Avantgard (WA)|Avantgard]],  ex-[[Neverborn|Neverborn]]
**Sam Moretta (vocals)  
**Robert Thorpe (drums) ex-[[Tyrant (WA)|Tyrant]]
**Louis Rando (drums)
 
**Robert Thorpe (guitar)
===Formed===
 
Perth, WA, 2004


===Band Information===
===Band Information===


Originally conceived in 2004 as an extremely raw, monotone and violent Black Metal project Mhorgl has evolved becoming more epic in nature and incorporating a wider range of musical influences while retaining the aggression which will always be the basis of the band's vision.
Mhorgl is a raw melodic black metal band from Perth. Originally conceived in 2004 as an extremely raw, monotone and violent black metal project Mhorgl has since become more epic in nature and incorporates a wider range of musical influences while retaining their original  aggression.
 
Mhorgl comprises of a number of musicians who have been involved in Black Metal projects in Perth over many years including Tyrant and Avantgard.
 
The band released their first demo, The Shadow of Morgoth in May, 2006.  


June, 2007 saw the release of Mhorgl's first full length recording, The Sacrificial Flame. An epic offering of traditional black metal infused with elements of doom, the Sacrificial Flame ventures beyond the realms of death and suffering to bring Mhorgl's dark and distinctive sound to the world, straight from black Gehenna. It is the ultimate Baptism of Fire.
Mhorgl comprises of a number of musicians who have been involved in black metal projects in Perth over many years including Campbell and Thorpe from [[Tyrant (WA)|Tyrant]] and Moretta from [[Avantgard]]. The band released its first demo, "The Shadow of Morgoth" in May 2006.  


Featuring 10 tracks and an hour long journey through passages of blasting black metal and tortured soundscapes to moments of sombre melancholy, reflection and despair.  
June 2007 saw the release of Mhorgl's first full length recording, ''The Sacrificial Flame''. After this, Louis Rando ([[The Furor]], [[Pathogen]], '''Nervecell''' and others) joined on drums and Thorpe moved to guitar. This line-up has since completed a second album that was released in 2010.


===Discography===
===Discography===
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| May 2006
| 2007
| '''''The Shadow Of Morgoth'''''
| '''''Sacrificial Flame'''''
| Aussie Bastard
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| [[Image:Antinomian.jpg|thumb|155px]]
| 2010
| '''''Antinomian'''''
| self release
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'''Compilation tracks:'''


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| 2010
| "Subterranean Assault Beast"
| '''''Western Alliance: Operation Metal Storm'''''
| Iron Guardian Industries
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| [[Image:Sacrificialflame.jpg|thumb|150px]]
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| June 2007
| 2011
| '''''Sacrificial Flame'''''
| "Ironclad Destruction"
| Aussie Bastard
| '''''Euphonty Fusion IV'''''
| Welkin
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Latest revision as of 08:24, 25 August 2013

Mhorgl
OriginPerth, WA
GenresBlack metal
Years active2004 - present
LabelsAussie Bastard
Associated actsImpiety, Tyrant, iNFeCTeD, The Furor, Shrapnel, Pagan, Avantgard, Pathogen, Nervecell
Websitehttp://www.aussiebastard.com/bands/mhorgl
MembersJames Campbell, Sam Moretta, Louis Rando, Robert Thorpe

Band Members

  • Line-Up
    • James Campbell (guitar, bass)
    • Sam Moretta (vocals)
    • Louis Rando (drums)
    • Robert Thorpe (guitar)

Band Information

Mhorgl is a raw melodic black metal band from Perth. Originally conceived in 2004 as an extremely raw, monotone and violent black metal project Mhorgl has since become more epic in nature and incorporates a wider range of musical influences while retaining their original aggression.

Mhorgl comprises of a number of musicians who have been involved in black metal projects in Perth over many years including Campbell and Thorpe from Tyrant and Moretta from Avantgard. The band released its first demo, "The Shadow of Morgoth" in May 2006.

June 2007 saw the release of Mhorgl's first full length recording, The Sacrificial Flame. After this, Louis Rando (The Furor, Pathogen, Nervecell and others) joined on drums and Thorpe moved to guitar. This line-up has since completed a second album that was released in 2010.

Discography

Albums:

Sacrificialflame.jpg
2007 Sacrificial Flame Aussie Bastard
Antinomian.jpg
2010 Antinomian self release

Compilation tracks:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
2010 "Subterranean Assault Beast" Western Alliance: Operation Metal Storm Iron Guardian Industries
2011 "Ironclad Destruction" Euphonty Fusion IV Welkin
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