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The Gorgoroth name dispute refers to a legal dispute between musicians from Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth over who had ownership of the band's name, which was derived from J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. The parties to the dispute were band founder Infernus (Roger Tiegs) and members Gaahl (Kristian Espedal) and King ov Hell (Tom Cato Visnes). It began in October 2007, when it was announced that Gaahl and King had decided to part ways with Infernus, although the former two claimed to have "fired" the latter.[1][2][3] The dispute was concluded in March 2009 when a court verdict recognising Infernus as the legitimate user of the name was announced, and the outcome of the dispute also established a precedent in Norway for subsequent similar disputes.[4]
- ^ "GORGOROTH To Split Up?". Blabbermouth.net. 21 October 2007. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ^ "GORGOROTH Vocalist, Bassist Vow To Carry On Following Split With Guitarist". Blabbermouth.net. 21 October 2007. Archived from the original on 21 April 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ^ "GORGOROTH Frontman: 'We Will Raise The Flame Higher And Brighter Than Ever'". Blabbermouth.net. 23 October 2007. Archived from the original on 21 April 2008. Retrieved 26 May 2008.
- ^ "imhotep.no". imhotep.no. Retrieved 22 March 2018.