Ov Hell is a Norwegian black metal supergroup started by Shagrath and King ov Hell in 2009. Indie Recordings released the band's debut album, The Underworld Regime, in February 2010.
History Background King ov Hell and Shagrath formed Ov Hell following the temporary dissolution of God Seed in July 2009, which King and Gaahl had formed in March that year after the conclusion of the Gorgoroth name dispute that had started in October 2007.
God Seed performed at Hellfest Summer Open Air and With Full Force Blabbermouth.net – GOD SEED Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival – May 6, 2009 in summer 2009, covering songs from the Gorgoroth albums Twilight of the Idols and Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam. During this period, Gaahl was expected and claimed to be writing lyrics and recording vocals for the band's intended debut album. The rest of the album had been recorded in 2008, with drummer Frost, Teloch and Ice Dale on guitars, and bassist King. Citing a lack of enthusiasm, Gaahl quit God Seed at the With Full Force festival and retired from metal music. BLABBERMOUTH.NET – GAAHL On Decision To Retire From Metal: 'For Me, It's Not Heartfelt Anymore' Kuhnemund, Götz. Gaahl: "Ich höre auf!", Rock Hard # 268, 18 August 2009, p. 10. King reincorporated the music intended for the God Seed debut album into Ov Hell, and Shagrath wrote and recorded lyrics and vocals. Indie Recordings released the album, The Underworld Regime, in Europe in February 2010. Prosthetic Records released it in the US in April 2010.
Present situation Ov Hell has never performed live. In November 2009, King said that he expected the band to tour and play festivals in the future, but in May 2010, he revealed that because of his and Shagrath's schedules, Ov Hell would not play any concerts, and would instead be a studio-only band.
Band members Current members Shagrath – vocals (2009–present) King ov Hell – bass, backing vocals (2009–present)
Session members Teloch – guitars (2009) Frost – drums (2009) Ice Dale – guitars (2009)
Discography The Underworld Regime (2010)
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