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Ihsahn Joining God Of Atheists As Keyboardist

posted Nov 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM by xFiruath.  (17 Comments)

God Of Atheists is Asgeir Mickelson's (Spiral Architect, Borknagar) new extreme metal project, and the band has now issued the following brief statement about recruiting ex-Emperor member and current solo artist Ihsahn:

"Proudly presenting the mighty Ihsahn on keyboard! His contribution adds a new dimension to the music without making God Of Atheists symphonic extreme metal - just as intended! Stoked!"

The current God of Atheists lineup is:

Asgeir Mickelson - Guitar
Trym - Drums
ICS Vortex - Vocals
Carl August Tidemann - Solo guitar
Keyboards - Ihsahn

What's Next?

17 Comments on "Ihsahn Joining God Of Atheists"

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1. Cynic writes:

This band man.... holy christ this band... there is only one way this band could be more exciting and that's if they announce Lars K Norberg on bass.

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2. Derp???? writes:

................ but... that.... band name = WTF?
That's like saying "Christian Satanists".

# Nov 18, 2012 @ 5:22 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. john lydon III writes:

personally into a black metal feel rather than an "extreme" metal skit but lets see
looks prosperous on paper

# Nov 18, 2012 @ 8:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Cynic's avatar

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4. Cynic writes:

This is Asgeir's big project on guitar so it will be interesting to see what sort of music he writes. No doubt it will be in the Borknagar/ICS Vortex vein.

# Nov 18, 2012 @ 9:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. BrianMN writes:

Ihsahn, Vortex and Trym?
Sounds good on paper but is it me or do a lot of super groups fail to deliver?
Hell Yeah, Ov Hell to name a few.....
Wanna hear samples first.

# Nov 18, 2012 @ 9:25 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Cynic writes:

Asgeir Mickelson and Vortex worked closely together on Vortex's solo album which was tied for my album of the year 2011. Mickelson is a drummer by trade but also an artist and guitarist and this is no doubt being pushed by him.

Trym is a genius drummer but no doubt he'll be getting instruction from Asgeir, and I think Ihsahn will just be adding his flavor to music that was no doubt already written beforehand. Looking forward to hearing Tidemann shred too!

# Nov 18, 2012 @ 9:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Cynic writes:

Don't ask me why I put no doubt 3 times... interruptions had me getting all deja vu.

# Nov 18, 2012 @ 10:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
BrianMN's avatar

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8. BrianMN writes:

Totally no doubt..... :D

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 7:18 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Progressivity_In_All's avatar

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9. Progressivity_In_All writes:

No doubt.

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 10:55 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Progressivity_In_All writes:

But seriously, this sounds like it has the possibility of being truly exceptional. Spiral Architect needs to get together after an album/tour for these guys.

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 10:56 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. BrianMN writes:

No doubt dude, it has potential to be one awesome albume, no doubt about it.

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 12:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. xFiruath writes:

Definitely more excited for this than any other recent collaboration, and I'm glad to see Ihsahn joining a project, even if he isn't doing vocal or guitar. I wonder if this will ever go on the road though? Seems like Ihsahn isn't interested in touring much. ICS Vortex is a great addition too, that solo album of his grows on me more every time I listen to it.

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 12:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Jackrum writes:

black metal... symphonic.... dimmu badgir....

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 4:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Cynic's avatar

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14. Cynic writes:

Lol, I deserved that.

@Progressivity_In_All - We can hope man, one of my favourite bands. In the meanwhile if your in need of a fix I suggest two very similar bands, Psychotic Waltz and Twisted Into Form (which features ex-SA members). Spiral Architect is almost the spiritual successor to PW first album.

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 4:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
BrianMN's avatar

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15. BrianMN writes:

^^^I never would have even noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out. :)

# Nov 19, 2012 @ 4:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. hellrat writes:

Fvckin A, this is gonna be wicked! \m/

In other news: No Doubt has booked SEVEN shows at the Gibson Amp in U City...Seven times too many??? Indeed, No Doubt!

Seriously, SEVEN fvcking shows? There must remain legions of boppy dorks that still like that sh!t??? Hmmm yes, evidently....No Doubt

Oh golly...

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17. profound99 writes:

Looking forward to this. Only 2013 so far thats even worth looking forward to.

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