Borknagar -Origin (2006) {Blasphemy}

Borknagar was founded by Øystein Brun He wrote all of the music and lyrics, and gathered together an all-star group of black metal musicians to play in his band, such as Infernus of Gorgoroth, Grim of Immortal and Gorgoroth, and Ivar Bjørnson of Enslaved. When Garm of Ulver, Head Control System, and Arcturus joined the project, it brought the band immediate attention. The band never even recorded a demo; they simply asked for a record contract on Malicious Records and were granted their request based on the strength of this lineup. Borknagar's music instantly gained fans and received positive press attention.

Current members
Øystein G. Brun – guitar (since 1995)
Andreas "Vintersorg" Hedlund – vocals (since 2000)
Lars "Lazare" Nedland – keyboard, backing vocals (since 1999)
Jens F. Ryland – guitar (1997–2003, since 2007)
David Kinkade – drums (since 2008)


Former members
Infernus – bass (1995–1996)
Performed on Borknagar.
Kristoffer "Garm" Rygg – vocals (1995–1997)
Performed on Borknagar and The Olden Domain.
Ivar Bjørnson – keyboard (1995–1998)
Performed on Borknagar, The Olden Domain and The Archaic Course.
Erik "Grim" Brødreskift – drums (1995–1998)
Performed on Borknagar, The Olden Domain and The Archaic Course.
Kai Lie – bass (1996–1998)
Performed on The Olden Domain and The Archaic Course.
Simen "ICS Vortex" Hestnæs – vocals, bass (1997–2000, 2010 tour)
Performed on The Archaic Course and Quintessence, and also made a guest appearance on Universal
Justin Greaves – drums (1998–1999)
Did not perform on any albums.
Asgeir Mickelson – drums (1999–2008), bass guitar on Epic
Performed on Quintessence, Empiricism, Epic and Origin.
Jan Erik "Tyr" Tiwaz – bass guitar (2000–2004, 2007–2010)


1."Earth Imagery" – 4:52
2."Grains" – 3:42
3."Oceans Rise" – 6:05
4."Signs" – 1:17
5."White" – 4:45 (Lars Nedland)
6."Cynosure" – 2:55
7."The Human Nature" – 4:48
8."Acclimation" – 4:30
9."The Spirit of Nature" – 3:00