Einherjer

Einherjer
Einherjer (Frode Glesnes, Gerhard Storesund and Aksel Herløe) in 2013.
Einherjer (Frode Glesnes, Gerhard Storesund and Aksel Herløe) in 2013.
Background information
OriginHaugesund, Norway
GenreViking metal
Years active1993–2004; 2008–present
LabelsNapalm Records
Century Media Records
Tabu Recordings
Indie Recordings
MembersFrode Glesnes
Gerhard Storesund
Ole Sønstabø
Tom Enge
Websiteeinherjer.com

Einherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993. Some of the band's albums are folk-influenced, while others have a traditional symphonic black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each album has a theme. The band split up in early 2004 after releasing the album Blot in December 2003, but later reformed.

In December 2004, all members of Einherjer's last lineup, including founders Frode Glesnes and Gerhard Storesund, formed thrash metal band Battered with bass guitarist Ole Moldesæther.

In September 2008, Einherjer reunited to play select shows across Europe in 2009, including the Ragnarök, Kaltenbach and Wacken festivals. The band signed with Indie Recordings in December 2010. Their first album in eight years, Norrøn, was released in September 2011. Einherjer has since released four more studio albums. The latest, Lifeblood, was released on June 19, 2026.

Name

The band's name is taken from Norse mythology, where the term Einherjar describes slain warriors who have gone to Valhalla and joined Odin's table.

Battered

The band reformed in 2004 as thrash band Battered, including Glesnes, Storesund, and Herløe. Singer Siggy Olaisen joined them in 2005. The band released one demo, ...Beyond Recognition, and one album, also named Battered, before disbanding. The self-titled debut album was released February 27, 2006, in Norway, and March 13 in the rest of Europe. The American release date for the album was April 4, 2006.

Personnel

Current lineup

Previous members

Session and touring musicians

Battered band members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Compilation albums

Demos

References

  1. ↑ DaRonco, Mike. "Einherjer | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-12-21.
  2. ↑ "EINHERJER Comeback album Einherjer in september". zwaremetalen.com. 20 April 2011. Retrieved April 27, 2011.
  3. ↑ "EINHERJER To Release 'Lifeblood' Album In June; 'Bloodborn' Single Now Available". Blabbermouth.net. April 11, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.