Emperor
| a.k.a. | The Emperors |
|---|---|
| Country | Norway |
| Formed | 1991, Notodden, Vestfold og Telemark |
| Genres | Symphonic Black Metal |
| Labels | Candlelight Records |
| Years active | 1991-2001, 2005-2007, 2013-2014, 2016-present |
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Line-up (members)
- Ihsahn : Keyboards (1991-2001), Vocals, Lead Guitars (1991-2001, 2005-2007, 2013-2014, 2016-present), Bass (1999-2001)
- Samoth : Drums (1991-1992), Rhythm Guitars (1992-2001, 2005-2007, 2013-2014, 2016-present)
- Trym Torson : Drums (1996-2001, 2005-2007, 2014, 2016-present)
Former members
- Mortiis : Bass (1991-1992)
- Faust : Drums (1992-1994)
- Tchort : Bass (1993-1994)
- Alver : Bass (1995-1998)
- Mefisto : Drums (1995-1996)
Touring members
- Secthdamon : Bass, Backing Vocals (2005-2007, 2013-2014, 2016-present), Rhythm Guitars (2022)
- Jørgen Munkeby : Keyboards, Backing Vocals (2018-present)
- Hellhammer : Drums (1992)
- Ildjarn : Bass (1993)
- Mark Allen : Keyboards (1993)
- Sverd : Keyboards (1994-1995)
- Charmand Grimloch : Keyboards, Backing Vocals (1997-2001)
- Tyr : Bass, Backing Vocals (1998-2001)
- Einar Solberg : Keyboards, Backing Vocals (2005-2007, 2013-2014, 2016-2017)
- Faust : Drums (2013-2014, 2021, 2022)
- Geir Bratland : Keyboards (2018)
- Ole Vistnes : Bass (2019, 2022)
- Mortiis : Bass (2021, 2022)
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Best Emperor Songs
| Rank | Song | Album | Rating | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inno A Satana | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 97.9 | 23 |
| 2 | Into the Infinity of Thoughts | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 97.3 | 26 |
| 3 | I Am the Black Wizards | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 95 | 24 |
| 4 | Ye Entrancemperium | Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997) | 93.8 | 14 |
| 5 | With Strength I Burn | Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997) | 93.8 | 14 |
| 6 | Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 92.4 | 21 |
| 7 | Curse You All Men! | IX Equilibrium (1999) | 94 | 12 |
| 8 | The Loss and Curse of Reverence | Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997) | 92 | 12 |
| 9 | The Majesty of the Nightsky | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 90.6 | 19 |
| 10 | The Acclamation of Bonds | Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997) | 91.4 | 13 |
| 11 | Ensorcelled by Khaos | Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997) | 91.5 | 12 |
| 12 | Towards the Pantheon | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 89.4 | 20 |
| 13 | The Source of Icon E | IX Equilibrium (1999) | 91.3 | 10 |
| 14 | Beyond the Great Vast Forest | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 89.4 | 19 |
| 15 | The Burning Shadows of Silence | In the Nightside Eclipse (1994) | 89.4 | 18 |
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Additional notes
Emperor have sold over 500,000 albums worldwide over the course of their career as of 2003.
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