< Code > (exclusive show and headliner on the friday)

The spell was cast in 2002, the need to create a grim and eerie take on black metal based on ideas of the past, but with a contemporary clenched fist. The initial incarnation of < Code > consisted of Aort and both Kvohst (now bellowing for DHG) and Cthonian (then of Reign of Erebus) sacrificing their vocal chords for the greater evil. This collaboration resulted in the ”Neurotransmissions” Promo CD which was distributed solely to labels in 2003.

Spinefarm Records from Finland bit the proverbial bullet and agreements were signed in blood. The line-up for the debut album “Nouveau Gloaming” was then established, Cthonian departed leaving Kvohst as the bearer of lung based fury. Aort was joined by fellow Englishman Vyttra on guitars. To complete the line-up, two of Norway’s elite graced the album with their presence, namely Viper (alias Vicotnik from DHG and Ved Buens Ende infamy) on bass and backing grimness and AiwarikiaR (formely of Ulver) on drums.

They started doing some live shows,the 1st in London (uk), the 2nd in Bitterfeld (ger), 3rd at Brutal Assault and the 4th and last  in the Nouveau Gloaming era and old lineup will be at the Aurora Infernalis festival. A good reason to show up.

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