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===Band members===
===Band members===


*Current line-up
*Final line-up
**Nekromancer (guitar, vocals)
**Nekromancer (guitar, vocals)
**Stormbringer (guitar, vocals)
**Stormbringer (guitar, vocals)
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**Destroyer (bass)
**Destroyer (bass)
**Manic (drums)
**Manic (drums)
===Website===
[http://www.darklord.com.au darklord.com.au]
===Formed===
Adelaide, SA, 1991


===Band information===
===Band information===


Adelaide's Darklord is one of Australia's oldest black metal bands. Their 1993 release "...by the Force of Sacred Magic Rites" brandishes a cold malevolence, a sheer, raw sound and an eerie atmosphere, receiving minor cult status amongst the underground not only in Australia but overseas.
Adelaide black metal band Darklord was formed in the early 90s by two former members of a thrash band called [[Outrage]], and began developing a 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. The band developed their sound with the use of dual-necked guitar and wore nail and spike encrusted armour.
 
Live, Darklord wield dual neck guitars and don nail and spike encrusted armour, creating an unrelenting wall of raw noise, often cranking their sound so loud as to be banned from several venues. The band was long absent from the live arena as they worked on the follow up to their first CD.  
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.
 
Darklord released their first full length album in September 2001 after several years of problems, including a dispute with former drummer Manic. The band put together a full line up for live performances in late 2002 that includes Hellaeon and Doomsayer (from [[Beyond Mortal Dreams]]).


===Discography===
===Discography===
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Latest revision as of 16:49, 19 March 2022

Darklord
OriginAdelaide, SA
GenresBlack metal
Years active1991 - 2008
LabelsNone
Associated actsOutrage, Oni, Beyond Mortal Dreams
Past membersNekromancer, 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 black metal band Darklord was formed in the early 90s by two former members of a thrash band called Outrage, and began developing a 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. The band developed their sound with the use of dual-necked guitar and wore nail and spike encrusted armour.

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... Independent
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