Abbath

Olve Eikemo
Olve Eikemo (Abbath) in Toronto, 2010
Olve Eikemo (Abbath) in Toronto, 2010
Background information
Birth nameOlve Eikemo
Also known asAbbath Doom Occulta
Born (1973-06-27) 27 June 1973 (age 51)
Bergen, Norway
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Instruments
Years active1988–present
Formerly of

Olve Eikemo (born 27 June 1973[3]), better known by his stage name Abbath Doom Occulta or simply Abbath, is a Norwegian musician best known as a founding member of the black metal band Immortal. Before founding Immortal, Abbath performed with Old Funeral alongside future Immortal member Demonaz. Following his departure from Immortal in 2015, he announced that he would be forming a new band under the Abbath name.[4] Although primarily a guitarist, Abbath is also a proficient bassist and drummer, having started his career as a bassist and recorded all drums for Immortal albums Pure Holocaust and Battles in the North.

  1. ^ "ABBATH Signs With Season of Mist, Announces Band Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  2. ^ Grow, Kory (2 April 2010). "Immortal's Abbath Talks About Burzum's Varg Vikernes". Revolver. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference teamrock was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Abbath Puts Immortal To Rest, Launches New Band". Blabbermouth.net. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.