Netherbird Explained

Netherbird
Origin:Stockholm, Sweden
Genre:Black metal, hard rock
Years Active:2004–2014, 2016–2023
Label:Eisenwald Tonschmiede, Black Lodge,[1] Pulverised, Scarecrow[2]
Associated Acts:At the Gates, Riket, Perfect Blue Sky
Current Members:Nephente
Bizmark ("PNA")
Johan Nord
Tobias Jakobsson
Micke André
Fredrik Andersson

Netherbird was a Swedish metal band from Stockholm. Their signature sound was heavily influenced by the early 1990s Scandinavian black and death metal, as well as elements of doom, gothic and heavy metal present.[3]

History

Early years, 2004–2009

thumb|left|upright|The band logoNetherbird was formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 2004 by lyricist/vocalist Johan "Nephente" Fridell, composer/guitarist Pontus "Bizmark" Andersson and guitarist Torbjörn "Grim" Jacobsson. Their collaboration was already from the formative sessions which focused on writing harsh yet melodic metal to be recorded without any set line-up but instead utilizing session members.[4] Netherbird's first single, Boulevard Black was followed up by the EPs Blood Orchid and Lighthouse Eternal (Laterna Magika). At this time, they remained strictly as a studio band and distributed their songs freely via the internet resulting in a fast growing following online. Consequently, they landed a record contract with Pulverised Records based in Singapore releasing the debut album The Ghost Collector in 2008.[5] [6] [7]

During this period Grim stepped down from the line-up and drummer Adrian Erlandsson (Paradise Lost, Cradle of Filth, At the Gates) joined as a permanent member.[8] Session members included Brice LeQlerc (Nightrage, Dissection), Janne Saarenpää (The Crown), Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen (Katatonia, Lord Belial), Jonas "Skinny" Kangur (Deathstars) and Kitty Saric (Decadence).[9] [10]

As a tribute to some of the bands who had influenced Netherbird's song craft Netherbird released the online EP entitled Covered in Darkness in 2009 which include renditions of songs by Paradise Lost, Sentenced and Annihilator.[11]

2010–2014

The second full-length album Monument Black Colossal was released in 2010 and the last recording session with Erlandsson on drums.[12] Netherbird made their first live performance later the same year, now with a full line up featuring Nephente – vocals, Bizmark – guitar/keyboards, Johan Nord – guitar/vocals, Tobias Gustafsson (Eucharist) – bass/vocals and drummer Erik Röjås (Sterbhaus, Ondskapt).[13]

In 2011 Netherbird spurned two EPs entitled Shadows and Snow and Abysmal Allure, revealing a distinctly more analogue and raw soundscape with less keyboards. Over the years that followed Netherbird made an increasing number of live shows including two tours throughout central and Eastern Europe in 2012–2014 along with a short tour in Russia.[14] [15]

Their third album The Ferocious Tides of Fate was released in 2013. By the end of 2014, the band held a final 10-year celebration concert in Stockholm, Sweden at Kraken and simultaneously announced a hiatus on their live activity.[16] [17] [18] [19]

2016–present

After a two-year break, Netherbird returned with a new single/video Windwards followed by the single/lyric video for Pillars of the Sky. The fourth album The Grander Voyage was released by label Black Lodge Records (Sound Pollution) at the end of October 2016.[20] [21] [22] [23] As many of their songs from the early days had only been released digitally and on limited edition CD's, Black Lodge Records released the compilation album Hymns from Realms Yonder in 2017. Around the same time The Ghost Collector was re-issued.[24] [25] [26] [27]

More recently, Netherbird has appeared on festival stages including Norway's Inferno Metal Festival in 2017 and Gamrocken Metal Festival in Sweden 2018.[28] [29]

The 2018 line-up consists of Nephente (vocals), Bizmark (lead guitar), Johan Nord (guitar/vocals), Tobias Jakobsson (lead guitar), Micke André (bass) and Fredrik Andersson (Ex-Amon Amarth; drums).

Members

thumb|upright=1.2|Netherbird in 2016

Band members

Previous members

Session members

Discography

Albums

Collection albums

EPs

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Black Lodge Records - MusicBrainz. musicbrainz.org.
  2. Web site: Scarecrow Music Group – SMG.
  3. Web site: Biography. www.netherbird.com.
  4. Web site: Intervju: Nephente från Netherbird | WeRock. werock.nu.
  5. Web site: Netherbird - The Ghost Collector - Reviews - Metalrage.com. www.metalrage.com.
  6. Web site: Netherbird im Interview (Juni 2008). Perfect test site.
  7. Web site: Netherbird - the Ghost Collector • Review .
  8. Web site: Former CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer To Guest On New NETHERBIRD EP. January 11, 2007. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  9. Web site: Biography - Spirit of Metal. www.spirit-of-metal.com.
  10. Web site: Latest Releases from Swedish Melodic Black Metal Band NETHERBIRD - Bruder Des Lichts. Steve Bruder Des. Lichts. bruderdeslichts.com.
  11. Web site: NETHERBIRD Covers PARADISE LOST, SENTENCED, ANNIHILATOR; Free Download Available. December 30, 2009. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  12. Web site: Netherbird - Monument Black Colossal Review. July 2, 2010.
  13. Web site: NETHERBIRD Announces New Bassist. September 7, 2009. BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  14. Web site: Netherbird News .
  15. Web site: ETERNAL TERROR - WACKEN METAL BATTLE Norway 2014 - Delfinale Oslo. www.eternal-terror.com.
  16. Web site: THE UNSUNG HEROES OF 2013, PART 1. January 3, 2014. NO CLEAN SINGING.
  17. Web site: Netherbird – The Ferocious Tides of Fate. Toimittaja: Jyri. Kinnari. July 7, 2014.
  18. Web site: NETHERBIRD - www.voicesfromthedarkside.de . www.voicesfromthedarkside.de . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020015711/http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/Albums-EPs-Demos/N/NETHERBIRD--8531.html . 2013-10-20.
  19. Web site: Metal-Temple.com :: Netherbird - The Ferocious Tides Of Fate (CD Review). www.metal-temple.com.
  20. Web site: Netherbird. June 6, 2016.
  21. Web site: Nephente (NETHERBIRD): I have found more of a calm inside myself. www.metalfan.ro.
  22. Web site: Album Review: Netherbird - 'The Grander Voyage'. November 3, 2016.
  23. Web site: NETHERBIRD-THE GRANDER VOYAGE - Crossfire Metal Webzine. crossfire-metal.de.
  24. Web site: Album Review: Netherbird - Hymns From Realms Yonder. June 22, 2017.
  25. Web site: Netherbird - Hymns from Realms Yonder. April 6, 2017.
  26. Web site: Netherbird – Hymns From Realms Yonder Review – Metal Utopia . www.metalutopia.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180620180959/http://www.metalutopia.com/netherbird-hymns-from-realms-yonder-review/ . 2018-06-20.
  27. Web site: Netherbird — Hymns From Realms Yonder. March 28, 2017.
  28. Web site: Netherbird - Confirmed Metal Festivals.
  29. Web site: 36 band klara för Gamrocken. Thomaz. Andersson. March 1, 2018.

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