Borknagar

Borknagar
Borknagar performing in 2024
Background information
OriginBergen, Norway
Genres
Years active1995–present
LabelsCentury Media
MembersØystein G. Brun
ICS Vortex
Lars A. Nedland
Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow
Jostein Thomassen
Past membersVintersorg
Ivar Bjørnson
Erik "Grim" Brødreskift
Kristoffer Rygg
Infernus
Kai Lie
Justin Greaves
Asgeir Mickelson
Tyr
David Kinkade
Jens F. Ryland
Baard Kolstad
Websiteborknagar.com

Borknagar is a Norwegian progressive metal band with black metal and folk influences. It was founded in Bergen in 1995 by Øystein Garnes Brun primarily as a black metal band before later switching to a more melodic and progressive style. Borknagar's lyrics often deal with philosophy, paganism, nature and the cosmos. The band has released twelve studio albums.