Gorgoroth Trial Details Revealed

posted Feb 5, 2009 at 8:44 PM by xFiruath. (64 Comments)

Band Photo: Gorgoroth (?)

RevolverMag.com has issued the following update about the recent trial between the members of Gorgoroth over who will take the band's name:

"The two-day trial over the Gorgoroth band name took place January 28 through 30 in Oslo, Norway. The trial involved vocalist Gaahl, bassist King ov Hell, and recently departed guitarist Infernus. Infernus claimed that King had gone behind his back and applied for trademark protection on the Gorgoroth name and logo, which he’d been using since 1992."

The witnesses called to the stand include:

• Torgrim Øyre (former Gorgoroth member, booking manager at Hole In The Sky Festival)
• Anders Odden (ex-Celtic Frost, Cadaver Inc.)
• Tormentor (former Gorgoroth member, now member of the Infernus lineup)
• Espen Solheim Røhne (Norwegian distributor Indie Distribution, who has sided with Gaahl and King Ov Hell)
• Per Gyllenbäck (Regain Records, who has sided with Infernus)
• Asbjørn Slettemark (from Norwegian music industry magazine Faro Journalen)
• Gro Narvestad (Inferno Festival)

Read the full article at RevolverMag.com.

Source: RevolverMag.com

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64 Comments on "Gorgoroth Trial Details Revealed"

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1. InfernoNecrosis writes:

Spelling mistake in title :P

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 9:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. xFiruath writes:

So many g's and o's and r's...

Damn you ridiculous black metal names!!

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 9:42 PM ET | IP Logged

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3. InfernoNecrosis writes:

and a's and b's and c's and d's and e's and f's and g's and h's and i's and j's and k's and l's and m's and n's and... wait, you already said o's.

I'm just being a jerk. :)

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 9:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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4. Jenny writes:

This must be an intense trial!

Does anyone know if cameras are in the courtroom recording any of this?!

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 10:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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5. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

Gaahl is just gonna do his silent act:)
...............satan..........
xFiruath-gorgorothgorgorothgorgorothgorgoroth :)

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 11:09 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. Cynic writes:

Mwahahaha - sh** metalheaddrummer you made me laugh hard at pretty much everything you just wrote.

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 11:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. Kalis_wrath writes:

Why are so many afraid of Gaahl? It maybe me, but he does not scare me. Congrats to Gaahl though!

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 11:33 PM ET | IP Logged

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8. cruor writes:

I support Infernus on this matter, I also prefer Incipit Satan over any of the last two Gorgoroth albums.

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 11:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. Kalis_wrath writes:

While the Norwegian courts don't seem to be the sharpest tool's in the tool box, I am going to reserve my side until EVERYTHING gets out in the open. I do not think that anyone knows the full truth aside from Gaahl, King, and Infernus.

# Feb 5, 2009 @ 11:49 PM ET | IP Logged

10. Fuck_A_Name writes:

I do not think that anyone knows the full truth aside from Gaahl, King, and Infernus.

...and satan.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 12:35 AM ET | IP Logged

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11. Jackrum writes:

and bob, dont forget bob. he knows all..

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 1:19 AM ET | IP Logged

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12. XWigglesX writes:

Grown men acting like children.
What ever happened to a thumb war or arm wrestle?

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 2:37 AM ET | IP Logged

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13. Kalis_wrath writes:

Hahaha! It is not that simple in the black metal Kingdom, Wiggles.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 3:12 AM ET | IP Logged

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14. XWigglesX writes:

Paper, scissors rock?

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 5:26 AM ET | IP Logged

15. Xavez writes:

or how bout pick a card any card highest hand wins. 0o0

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 8:04 AM ET | IP Logged

16. Harvester Of Sorrow writes:

Kinda off topic, but to post number one and three, is that a Francis Bacon painting as your avatar?

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 9:14 AM ET | IP Logged

17. analguest writes:

well the matter shown said that they want to eep the name since infernus didn't contribute to the bands work,but then infernus is the only original member of gorgoroth so i believe he should have the rights to the name,gaahl said that it's not a popularity contest it's all about satan so i guess e could perform under a different name,but knowing him if he loses the trial he's gona kidnap infernus ,torture him and make him drink his own blood :D

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 9:16 AM ET | IP Logged

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18. Jenny writes:

LOL at post 17 that just made my whole day! Mostly at the last part cuz I just realized that whole paragraph is all one sentence. :)

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 10:35 AM ET | IP Logged

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19. Kalis_wrath writes:

Post #17. Ahahaha! Oh yeah... There was that whole ordeal.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 1:22 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. Blindgreed1 writes:

Gaahl should challenge Infernus to a design off. Whoever can redecorate the studio with the most up-to-date fashion wins... Gaahl by a mile.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 1:49 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. Kalis_wrath writes:

Where do I sign up to be a judge in that contest, Blind? *LOL*

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 3:16 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. InfernoNecrosis writes:

#16 I never thought anyone else here would know it without me having to tell them, but yea it is... It's one of my favourite paintings.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 3:23 PM ET | IP Logged

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23. Kalis_wrath writes:

Hey Blind, I think a better contest would be something along the lines of Gaahl, and Infernus swinging on a swingset, and see who can giggle like a school girl the best, and go the higest.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 3:33 PM ET | IP Logged

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24. Blindgreed1 writes:

Kali: LOL... Jsin will love that one.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 3:37 PM ET | IP Logged

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25. XWigglesX writes:

They should play Slaps over it. That's what real men do. Or whoever burns the most churches wins.

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 3:52 PM ET | IP Logged

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26. Terminator writes:

gallon of milk test

now playing: znowhite - do or die

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 4:01 PM ET | IP Logged

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27. Jenny writes:

Two words: STARING CONTEST.

NP: "Isolation" -Morgoth

# Feb 6, 2009 @ 11:16 PM ET | IP Logged

28. Fuck_A_Name writes:

Russian roulette is my preferred wy of settling disputes, but the gallon of milk test works great in the absence of pistols. :P

Seriously(well, maybe not) "Whoever can burn the most churches wins" made me ROFL. and I never use the term ROFL.

Now Playing: I want to say gorgoroth, but then i might get sued depending on who wins this trial...

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 1:47 AM ET | IP Logged

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29. Terminator writes:

^ just mispell it like xfiruath and you'll be in the clear ;)

now playing: antonin dvorak - 9th symphony

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 1:56 AM ET | IP Logged

30. Fuck_A_Name writes:

"gorggogothroth". there, I'm safe.

Watch there ends up being another band with that name also goin through a trial, and i get sued for using that one. :P

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 2:08 AM ET | IP Logged

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31. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

Jenny-Gaahl would win a staring contest.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 10:56 AM ET | IP Logged

32. analguest writes:

they should make a koran burning competition!!!
wonder if anyone would have the guts to do it?

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 11:23 AM ET | IP Logged

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33. InfernoNecrosis writes:

They should use the Qur'an as toilet paper.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 11:25 AM ET | IP Logged

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34. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

analguest-No, because they would be bombed by militants...that's so metal \m/ :D
Inferno-That's just wrong :)

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 1:59 PM ET | IP Logged

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35. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

and it should be a bible burning competition. it would be a tie, though...

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 2:00 PM ET | IP Logged

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36. InfernoNecrosis writes:

It's so wrong that it's right all over again.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 2:13 PM ET | IP Logged

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37. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

wow...:)
that'll take a while to think about.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 2:14 PM ET | IP Logged

38. analguest writes:

Satan>;Allah in burning bibles or at least tearing them Nergal would be the winner as he does at every gig :P

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 2:39 PM ET | IP Logged

39. >; writes:

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 2:57 PM ET | IP Logged

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40. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

analguest-I still need to see Behemoth live. I missed them at ozzfest...why the fvck did I do that!? :(

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 5:28 PM ET | IP Logged

41. analguest writes:

they are awesome live, the show is magnificent for a death metal act, inferno flame swallowing, nergal and the guys spitting blood, tearing the bible and so on,
going back to gorgoroth. who needs gorgoroth??
there's so many better black metal bands, even more trve check darkened nocturn slaughtercult they release ther albums themselves music is awesome trve,cvlt black metal and there's a woman on vocals which gives her vocals something utter devilish :D DNS is in dead earnest with their lyrics and opinions about life and society and is NOT practising show-satanism or poser-misanthropy

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 5:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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42. Kalis_wrath writes:

UGH! Show Satanism is a sad thing. Makes me want to break out the altar gear.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 7:44 PM ET | IP Logged

43. analguest writes:

well the las sentence i copied from their last.fm profile

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 8:14 PM ET | IP Logged

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44. Kalis_wrath writes:

Might you be of the convicted Satanic army, Analguest? I kind of like your name, even if I hate anal. *LOL* :P

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 8:26 PM ET | IP Logged

45. analguest writes:

nope, don't like religion at all,satanic,catholic,muslim whatever shows you a concept of seeing life only in one way, but i believe in good and evil that's why I enjoy metal so much, the name?? thought it would be a funny one,your nick is not bad either .I need to find a nce avatar so I'll become a member of this forum :d

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 9:11 PM ET | IP Logged

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46. Kalis_wrath writes:

Why thank you, and welcome to MU! I do adore Kali, and implement her wrath quite well. My real name is Elizabeth, and yes, I am a Spiritual Satanist though I am sure you already picked that up. Nice to meet you...

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 9:26 PM ET | IP Logged

47. analguest writes:

well Elizabeth nice to meet you to, my name is Pawel i'm polish. kali is a very intriguing character, has it got anything in common with shiva??
about kali's wrath there's nothing more pleasant for the eye than an angry woman!!!

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 10:34 PM ET | IP Logged

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48. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

Polish? that's sweet. Did you see Gorgoroth?
you should become a member.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 10:37 PM ET | IP Logged

49. analguest writes:

no i didn't go to the infamous gig, i've seen them this year in london playing with cradle of filth,moonspel and septic flesh,
membership..... do I get any freebies?? :D

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 10:46 PM ET | IP Logged

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50. Kalis_wrath writes:

Analguest, do you have a myspace? My link is in my profile. Shiva is Kali's husband. That is the man she is drawn with under her foot. You being Polish explains the hatred towards religion.

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 10:55 PM ET | IP Logged

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51. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

ag-no freebies, but you DO get to make a sweet metal avatar:)
and people will think your cooler.
PEER PRESSURE!!!! or as Municipal Waste says, BEER PRESSURE!!!!

# Feb 7, 2009 @ 11:46 PM ET | IP Logged

52. analguest writes:

I don'tmhave a myspace but I do have a lastfm.com account my nich is tato666 so you check me out, been on your myspace kali and it's sweet loved the pictures,nice slipknot logo on your neck,but since you've got theire logo inked on your body why you don't list them in the bands you listen to ?? just curious nothing mean, I listen to slipknot myself.

Ijust need to find an avatar and I might be joining you priviliged people at MU.com

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 8:10 AM ET | IP Logged

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53. Dark_Funeral writes:

analguest i thought your name was analQUEST when i first looked at it so i burst out laughing but now i reread it. analguest. that's still funny lol.

np: Marduk- Limbs of Worship

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 10:00 AM ET | IP Logged

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54. Kalis_wrath writes:

Analguest, I used to be a huge fan of Slipknot, but not anymore. My taste in extreme metal has changed vastly in the 8 years since I found Slipknot. The tat on the back of my neck is that they represent my metal past. I thank you for the complement. Let me see if my phone will let me check your lastfm out.

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 6:54 PM ET | IP Logged

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55. metalheaddrummer101 writes:

It's still a pretty sweet logo...

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 6:57 PM ET | IP Logged

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56. Kalis_wrath writes:

It is. Even if I am not a fan of their music anymore, I do like my tat.

Analguest, I know what ya look like! Who is the pretty lady with you in your photo?

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 7:04 PM ET | IP Logged

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57. Analguest writes:

that's my classmate, that was taken 3 years ago , cut the hair since then, I still listen to old slipknot the represent the period of my life when i was looking for pure aggression, I found it in Iowa,I know it sounds lame but that's true, one of the first metal bands I listened to wer slipknot,behemoth,dimmu borgir and death. do you guys have lastfm ??

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 7:09 PM ET | IP Logged

58. freddy lounds writes:

^...I feel u on that iowa lp, i was in oblivion like u about slipknot back then, but not enough to put a tat on.......you wanna start a collection plate for lazering that s**t off, ill pitch in 20$....man that sucks

# Feb 8, 2009 @ 10:54 PM ET | IP Logged

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59. Kalis_wrath writes:

I only have myspace, and MU, Analguest. I was born into the classic rock, and metal kingdom. Slipknot was my first extreme metal band. I love Dimmu. Do you ever listen to Watain? Pentagram is one of my favorite Gorgoroth album.

# Feb 9, 2009 @ 12:27 AM ET | IP Logged

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60. RememberMetal? writes:

Welcome to the site Analguest, best avatar I've seen in awhile.

Analguest and Kali
I'll second the bit on Slipknot being an early extreme metal band. I still follow them, Jordison is amazing and they know their way around a song....Their lyrics are flinch inducing these days though. Dimmu was the first quasi-black metal band for me, still a big fan.
Watain fvcking kill. Just listenend to "Dead but Dreaming" a few minutes ago.

Now Playing: Bloodbath - "Mock the Cross"

# Feb 9, 2009 @ 12:47 AM ET | IP Logged

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61. Kalis_wrath writes:

I can't wait for Watain to put out another album! Got "Sworn to the dark" and "Rabid death's curse" just need "Casis Luciferi" can't get enough of them!

# Feb 9, 2009 @ 12:56 AM ET | IP Logged

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62. Jackrum writes:

how to settle this??

monkey knife fight..

whos ever monkey walks out of the thunderdome gets to keep the name gogroorrogogoroth

# Feb 9, 2009 @ 4:52 AM ET | IP Logged

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63. Analguest writes:

oh man the track "sworn to the dark" is a f***ing killer i just love it :D
my first dimmu borgir album was puritanical euphoric misanthropia and that's one of my all time favourite, especialy the 4 th track. it's such a killer.

# Feb 9, 2009 @ 5:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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64. Rubyred writes:

This is a heartache situration here because whoever wins someone is going to lose out on something that they put major yrs in and hopefully who carries on the name will respect that musician member that is not there anymore. I know that GORGOROTH are a very controversial anti-religion band & I have my moments against that..'we all have a right to our beliefs, with that said I do very much care about them even though at times they all "3" members King, Infernus & Gaahl especially although he does have a calm demeanor in his presence fighten the hell out of me. I can the "hurt & concern" in their strong faces when asked about the future of their band Gorgoroth...'it's a turmoil situration for all them/I can't imagine what anyone of them maybe going through. When all the tragic sagas was happening/3 or 4yrs back in Gorgoroth w/Gaahl & Infernus crimes: the heavy load was left on King/Tom Visnes shoulders to keep GORGOROTH alive & he done a fine job with that (the last album is a haunting masterpiece) as he waited for the other two members to get it together & return but once back that's when the flood gates hitted & now there keyed off 2 against 1. Personally I think they/Gaahl & King should ask the founding member Infernus to come back: their all vital amazing haunting musicians & each of them "own" that name of Gorgoroth. Much respects!

# Feb 20, 2009 @ 2:52 PM ET | IP Logged

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