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Gorgoroth is a black metal band from Bergen, Norway that was founded by Infernus in 1992. Since October 2007, the band has split into two distinct factions with both sides determined to continue under the Gorgoroth name. This name was derived from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien">J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings, in which Gorgoroth is a dead plateau of evil and darkness in the land of Mordor. Suppression of lyrics and tablature Gorgoroth not only refuses to publish their lyrics, but also actively suppresses any public showings of fan-written reconstructions. The reason for this suppression is not fully known, though possible reasons include the desire to prevent other bands from covering Gorgoroth material as well as the preservation of the genre’s characteristic remoteness and exclusivity. While they never printed their lyrics even before Gaahl joined the band - due to Infernus' beliefs - since he joined in 1998 this stance has been cemented. As a practitioner of old Nordic Shamanism, Gaahl has expressed his belief that words instantly lose their meaning and value once written down. The metal-lyric website Darklyrics.com contains the message “Gorgoroth lyrics removed due to copyright complaint by the band,” in lieu of any actual lyrics. Lyricsondemand.com displays a cease-and-desist message from Arne Beckmann of Prophecies Publishing which reads as follows . Dear siteowners, Please note that I am writing on behalf of Prophecies Publishing (PP) and as their business manager. PP is the official music publishing company of the band Gorgoroth. The band has requested us to take care of a removal of their lyrics from your website. Herewith we request you to remove any lyrics of the band Gorgoroth from your systems immediately, but not later than 18th Feb 2004. Please be aware that we will undertake any necessary steps (even legal steps) to enforce this. This is nothing against you and your business or dedication, but you will understand that we as music publisher of the band will have to enforce the copyright as desired by the songwriters. Since you did not license the lyrics you violate international copyright laws and conventions. With best regards, Arne Beckmann Prophecies Publishing Some onlookers have been highly critical of Gorgoroth's lyrical suppression. As the lyrics are sometimes hard to decipher, as with many extreme metal lyrics, especially those not used to black metal style vocals, it has been suggested the band's stance has been paradoxical, citing their emphasis on ideology over music. Line-up Since October 2007, the band's name has been in use by two different entities as detailed above. Gaahl-fronted version Current members Gaahl (Kristian Espedal) - Vocals (1998-present) King (Tom Cato Visnes) - Bass (1999-2006, 2007-present) Hellhammer - Drums (2008-present) Touring members Teloch - Guitar (2007-present) Nicholas Barker - Drums (2007-present) Ice Dale (Arve Isdal) - Guitar (2008-present) Former touring members Sykelig (of Den Saakaldte) - Guitar (2007) Infernus-fronted version Current members Infernus (Roger Tiegs) - Guitar, bass, drums (1992-present) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomas_Asklund">Tomas Asklund - drums (2007-present) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Watkins">Frank Watkins - bass (2007-present) Former members (before October 2007) Frost (Kjetil-Vidar Haraldstad) - Drums (1994-1996, session in 2006) Pest - Vocals, Guitar (1995-1997) Hat - Vocals (1992-1995) Tormentor (Bøllo Heyerdahl) - Guitar (1996-2002) T-Reaper (Torgrim Øyre) - Bass (1998) Ares (Ronny Hovland) - Bass (1995-1998) Storm - Bass (1996) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoth">Samoth (Tomas Haugen) - Bass (1994) Kvitrafn (Einar Selvik) - Drums (2000-2004) Sersjant (Erlend Erichsen) - Drums (1999-2000) Vrolok - Drums (1998) Grim (Erik Brødreskift) - Drums (1996-1997) Goat Pervertor - Drums (1992-1994) Kjettar - Bass (1993) Former touring members (before October 2007) Garghuf (Dani Robnik) - Drums (2007) Teloch - Guitar (2004-2005, 2007) Dirge Rep (of Gehenna, Orcustus, ex-Enslaved) - Drums (2004-2007) Skagg - Guitar (2005)Apollyon (Ole Jørgen Moe, of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_Noir">Aura Noir, Immortal) - Guitar (2003-2004) Discography Studio albums Pentagram (1994) Antichrist (1996) Under the Sign of Hell (1997) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroyer_%28Gorgoroth_album%29">Destroyer: Or About How To Philosophize With the Hammer (1998) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incipit_Satan">Incipit Satan (2000) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_of_the_Idols_%28album%29">Twilight of the Idols - In Conspiracy With Satan (2003) Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam (2006) Live albums The Last Tormentor (1996) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergen_1996">Bergen 1996 (2007) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Norwegian_Black_Metal_%28album%29">True Norwegian Black Metal - Live in Grieghallen (2008) Forthcoming albums Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt (Infernus-fronted version) DVD Black Mass Krakow 2004 (To be released June 2008)Tribute albums Darkthrone Holy Darkthrone (1998) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Originators_of_the_Northern_Darkness_-_A_Tribute_to_Mayhem">Originators of the Northern Darkness - A Tribute to Mayhem (2001) Compilation albums Blackend: The Black Metal Compilation: Volume 1 (1996) Feuersturm (1997) Feuersturm: Volume II: The Ultimate Storm (1998) Death... Is Just the Beginning V (1999) Death... Is Just the Beginning Vol. VI (2000) Demos and promos A Sorcery Written In Blood (1993) Promo '94 (1994) Music videos Carving a Giant (2007) Compilation DVD http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death..._Is_Just_the_Beginning_V_%28DVD%29">Death... Is Just the Beginning V (1999)