Galder

For the Old Norse term, see Galdr. For the village in the Netherlands, see Galder (Netherlands).
Galder
Galder performing in 2014
Galder performing in 2014
Background information
Birth nameTom Rune Andersen
Born (1976-10-18) 18 October 1976 (age 47)
GenresBlack metal, symphonic black metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards
Member ofOld Man's Child, Dimmu Borgir
Formerly ofDødheimsgard

Tom Rune Andersen (born 18 October 1976), also known by his stage name Galder, is a Norwegian guitarist and vocalist. He is from the small town of Jessheim, north of Oslo. He is a founding member of the melodic black metal band Old Man's Child[1] as well as the lead guitarist in Dimmu Borgir.[2] In 1993, under the stage name Grusom, he, Jardar and Tjodalv created Old Man's Child.[1] On Old Man's Child albums, he has performed vocal work, guitars, bass, and keyboards, though with a full line-up his primary instruments are guitar and keyboards, as well as vocals. He joined Dimmu Borgir in 2000 but has kept Old Man's Child alive.

Galder has also worked with other Norwegian bands such as Dødheimsgard.[3] Member of Dødheimsgard, Aldrahn, wrote some of the lyrics for Old Man's Child demo album In the Shades of Life.

Galder has two sons, Alex and Kevin, who are listed on the credits of Slaves of the World.

  1. ^ a b DaRonco, Mike. "Biography-One Man's Child". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
  2. ^ Torreano, Bradley. "Biography-Dimmu Borgir". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2010.
  3. ^ "MELODIES D OUTRE TOMBE – Page 3". gothic.centerblog.net. Retrieved 21 September 2019.