Thronar was a Dutch Viking metal/black metal band. The band released three demos, one split album, and two albums.
History Guitarists Otto van Beusekom and Reamon Bloem formed Thronar as "Cerberus" in 1998, with drummer Joost Westdijk of Bolthorn. Nathalia Hoogkamer (keyboards) and Marin (vocals) joined the band subsequently. As Cerberus, they released the demos A Journey Must Begin... and One Man's Faith. In 2002, they changed their name to Thronar because there were many bands called Cerberus, and because they switched from black metal to Viking metal.
The band are influenced by the early Norwegian black metal scene. They claim to be atheistic, though they respect certain forms of Satanism. The band hearkens back to old myths and mysticism.
In 2003, Thronar recorded a four-track promo, which led to a deal with Seven Kingdoms Records. Shortly afterward, the band made a split with three other bands, Arnhem Trolleymetaal.
In 2005, Thronar released their debut album, For Death and Glory, through Seven Kingdoms.Musician: Reamon Bloem, Librariusmetallicus.com. 2006-7-28. Retrieved on 2009-08-05. The album received positive reviews and was reprinted several times. Shortly after, in 2006, Reamon focused on guitar, and the band recruited singer Koen. This lineup toured with bands such as Eluveitie, Moonsorrow, Ensiferum, Arch Enemy, Korpiklaani, and In Extremo.
Thronar released their second album, Unleash the Fire, in 2008 on Twilight Records.Thronar To Release Second Album In July, Blabbermouth.net. 2008-04-24. Retrieved on 2009-08-05
In 2009, Reamon Bloem left the band Thronar split up.
Discography As Cerberus A Journey Must Begin... (demo, 1999) One Man's Fate (demo, 2001)
As Thronar Promo 2003 (demo, 2003) Arnhem Trolleymetaal (split album, Seven Kingdoms, 2003) For Death and Glory (full-length, Seven Kingdoms, 2005) Unleash the Fire (full-length, Twilight, 2008)
Line-up Final members Otto van Beusekom - guitar, vocals (1998–2009) Jarno Olinga - drums (2005–2009) Kevin Olinga - guitar (2007–2009) Nathalia Hoogkamer - keyboards (1999–2009) Bouke Braun - bass (1999–2009)
Former members Reamon Bloem - guitar (1998–2009), vocals (1998–2006, 2008–2009) Joost Westdijk - drums (1999–2005) Koen de Graaf - vocals (2006–2008) Elwin Molenaar - drums (2005) Nick - vocals Marin - vocals
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