Ásmegin

Biography

Ásmegin is a Norwegian folk/viking metal band formed in 1998. The name is Old Norse for "Might of the Æsir" or "Might of the Gods". Ásmegin's lyrics are written in Norwegian, Old Norse, and older Norwegian. Some tracks on Hin vordende Sod og Sø are modeled after Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen.

Current line-up

Erik Rasmussen - harsh vocals, drums (2003—present)
Lars Fredrik Frøislie - keyboards, piano, mellotron (2003—present)
Marius Olaussen - guitars, bass, mandolin, accordion, mellotron, piano (1998—present)
Raymond Håkenrud - guitars, bass, vocals, piano (2001—present)
Tomas Torgersbråten - bass (1998—present) (is not playing on "Arv")

Former members

Bjørn Olav Holter - vocals (2001—2003)
Skule Jarl (Nordalv) - drums (1998—2001)
Iving Mundilfarne - flute, guitars (1998—1999)
Auðrvinr Sigurdsson - guitars, vocals (1998—2001)
Anders Torp - drums (1999)
Tommy Brandt - drums (2001—2007)
Ingvild Johannesen (Sareeta) - vocals & fiddle (2003—2007)
Lars Nedland - clean vocals

Naar Rimkalkene Heves

Naar Rimkalkene Heves is a demo released on September 1, 1999 by Valgalder Records.

Track listing
"Valgalder" – 4:54
"Alvesang Fager" – 4:12
"Over Havet" – 3:45
"Vargdans" – 4:18
Personnel
Auðrvinr Sigurdsson – lead vocals
Marius Olaussen – lead and rhythm guitars, synth, vocals
Tomas Torgersbråten – bass, backing vocals
Martin Kneppen – drums, backing vocals
Anders Torp – drums