Darklord

Band members

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

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

Website

darklord.com.au

Formed

Adelaide, SA, 1991

Band information

Adelaide's Darklord plays 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 don 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. All indications are that the band has now folded.

Discography

Albums:

	2002	Symphony Satanikka	self release

EP:

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

Compilation tracks:

Year	Track Title	Album Title	Label
2003	"Blood of Angels"	Amassing the Hordes	Dissident
2004	"Prince of the Land of Tears"	Legions: Opening of the Southern Gate	BlackTalon Media