Crest of Darkness

Gjøvik, Norway ·Black Metal ·Est. 1993 · 👁 34 views

Featured track

Welcome the Dead

from Welcome the Dead

Released 2016

lyrics

Listen

About

Crest of Darkness' sound balances raw black metal hostility with a mature sense of structure, emphasizing oppressive mood and ritualistic intensity over sheer speed. While rooted in traditional second-wave aggression — cold riffing, grim atmospheres, and venomous vocals — their recent work leans toward a more modern and groove-conscious approach, incorporating dense mid-tempo sections and a clearer production that amplifies the weight of the riffs.

Discography

Crest of Darkness — My Ghost (cover art)

Album

My Ghost (2024)

My Kingdom Music · 9 tracks · 43:37

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. My Ghost 4:45 lyrics
02. Infected 3:45 lyrics
03. The Will of God 6:35 lyrics
04. Call of the Moon Play official lyric video 4:17 lyrics
05. Satanic 4:41 lyrics
06. Sacrificed to the Sun 3:47 lyrics
07. The Awakening 5:30 lyrics
08. Under My Spell 4:33 lyrics
09. The Ultimate Truth 5:44 lyrics

Line-up

Members (3)

Session musicians (1)

Kristian Wentzel Keyboards

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — The God of Flesh (cover art)

Album

The God of Flesh (2019)

My Kingdom Music · 9 tracks · 39:10

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. The God of Flesh 4:08 lyrics
02. The Child with No Head 3:45 lyrics
03. Endless Night 5:40 lyrics
04. The Spawn of Seth 5:07 lyrics
05. Forgotten 2:25
06. Euthanasia Play official lyric video 5:40 lyrics
07. Blood 4:14 lyrics
08. Godless Evil Eyes 3:47 lyrics
09. Salvation in Hell 4:24 lyrics

Line-up

Members (3)

Session musicians (1)

Kristian Wentzel Keyboards

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — Welcome the Dead (cover art)

Album

Welcome the Dead (2016)

My Kingdom Music · 9 tracks · 50:28

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. Welcome the Dead Play official video 6:01 lyrics
02. Chosen by the Devil 7:55 lyrics
03. Scourged and Crucified 5:16 lyrics
04. My Black Bride 2:49 lyrics
05. Borrowed Life 5:39 lyrics
06. The Almighty 6:15 lyrics
07. Memento Mori 4:29 lyrics
08. The Noble Art 4:39 lyrics
09. Katharsis 7:25 lyrics

Line-up

Members (3)

Session musicians (1)

Kristian Wentzel Keyboards

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — In the Presence of Death (cover art)

Album

In the Presence of Death (2013)

My Kingdom Music · 10 tracks · 40:46

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. Intro 1:09 lyrics
02. In the Presence of Death 3:13 lyrics
03. Demon Child 4:59 lyrics
04. Redemption 3:39 lyrics
05. The Priest from Hell 4:32 lyrics
06. Welcome to My Funeral 4:04 lyrics
07. Womb of the Wolf 3:47 lyrics
08. Vampire Dreams 4:12 lyrics
09. From the Dead 4:56 lyrics
10. The Day Before She Died 6:15 lyrics

Line-up

Members (3)

Ingar Amlien Vocals, Bass
Thomas Reboli Bjerke «Rebo» Guitars, Keyboards
Kjetil Hektoen «Hordeolum» also in Sjodogg Drums

Session musicians (2)

Stian Aarstad Keyboards
Kjell Arne Hubred «Hudbreider» Guitars

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil (cover art)

Album

Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil (2007)

My Kingdom Music · 11 tracks · 43:16

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. Intro 1:36
02. Antichrist 4:10 lyrics
03. Druj Nasu Play official video 3:43 lyrics
04. Cadavergod 3:07 lyrics
05. Your Demons 5:27 lyrics
06. Death and Pleasure 5:33 lyrics
07. Revenge Complete 6:14 lyrics
08. I Love Your Pallid Skin 4:35 lyrics
09. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil (A Trilogy), Pt. 6: Crossing the Gates of Hell 2:11 lyrics
10. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil (A Trilogy), Pt. 66: Becoming God 3:39 lyrics
11. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil (A Trilogy), Pt. 666: Born to Rule 3:01 lyrics

Line-up

Ingar Amlien Vocals, Bass
Thomas Reboli Bjerke «Rebo» Guitars
Kjetil Hektoen «Hordeolum» also in Sjodogg Drums
Kjell Arne Hubred «Hudbreider» Guitars

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — Evil Knows Evil (cover art)

Album

Evil Knows Evil (2004)

My Kingdom Music · 10 tracks · 45:01

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. Chapter One 6:08 lyrics
02. Inexplicable Bloodthirstiness 3:00 lyrics
03. From the Shadows 5:35 lyrics
04. Black Hole Mystery 4:10 lyrics
05. Power of Hate 3:52 lyrics
06. The Lust 5:59 lyrics
07. As a Part of Your Universe 3:49 lyrics
08. Cosmic Terror 5:26 lyrics
09. The Greatest Gift 2:19
10. Warhead 666 4:43 lyrics

Line-up

Members (3)

Ingar Amlien Vocals, Bass
Kjetil Hektoen «Hordeolum» also in Sjodogg Drums
Atle Egil Glomstad «Akke» Guitars, Keyboards

Session musicians (1)

Jan Petter Ringvold Keyboards

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — Project regeneration (cover art)

Album

Project regeneration (2000)

Listenable Records · 10 tracks · 38:05

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. Computerized 3:14 lyrics
02. Luciferian light 0:44 lyrics
03. Project regeneration 3:02 lyrics
04. Sector 63s 4:53 lyrics
05. Hominis nocturna 4:40 lyrics
06. A place with no memories 4:44 lyrics
07. Virus control 4:00 lyrics
08. Soulhunter 5:22 lyrics
09. Living death 4:45 lyrics
10. Electronic art ( computerized pt 2 ) 2:41 lyrics

Line-up

Members (5)

Ingar Amlien Vocals, Guitars
Atle Egil Glomstad «Akke» Guitars
Jan Petter Ringvold Keyboards
Tom Arne Fossum Drums
Kristin Fjellseth Vocals (female)

Session musicians (1)

Ludo Lejeune Samples

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — The ogress (cover art)

Album

The ogress (1999)

Listenable Records · 9 tracks · 51:31

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

Line-up

Members (4)

Ingar Amlien Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Jan Petter Ringvold Keyboards
Arve Heimdal Drums
Lars Christian Narum Keyboards

Session musicians (2)

Kristin Fjellseth Vocals (female)
Roy Sætre Khantatat «Roy Khan» Vocals

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Crest of Darkness — Sinister Scenario (cover art)

Album

Sinister Scenario (1997)

Head Not Found · 10 tracks · 47:57

Open on Spotify

Tracklist

01. Under the Sign of the Horned God 4:34 lyrics
02. Sinister Scenario 3:52 lyrics
03. The Acknowledgement 3:54 lyrics
04. Recall the Earth 5:15 lyrics
05. This World Is Mine 4:31 lyrics
06. The Voice 3:26 lyrics
07. Substitute Lover 5:49 lyrics
08. Beautiful Monstrocity 4:39 lyrics
09. Desire 5:38
10. Lunary Souls 6:19 lyrics

Line-up

Ingar Amlien Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Nils Harald Mæhlum Drums
Lars Christian Narum Keyboards

⚠ Suggest a correction for this release

Videos

LYRIC

Call of the Moon

Lyric video · 2024 · from My Ghost

LYRIC

Euthanasia

Lyric video · 2019 · from The God of Flesh

Druj Nasu

Music video · 2007 · from Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil

CREST OF DARKNESS - Welcome The Dead (Official Video)

Music video · 2016 · from Welcome the Dead

Musicians

16 musicians have contributed to Crest of Darkness's discography.

Akke
2 releases
- Guitars
- Keyboards
1. Evil Knows Evil Album · 2004 Guitars, Keyboards
2. Project regeneration Album · 2000 Guitars
Arve Heimdal
1 release
- Drums
1. The ogress Album · 1999 Drums
Bernhard
3 releases
- Drums
1. My Ghost Album · 2024 Drums
2. The God of Flesh Album · 2019 Drums
3. Welcome the Dead Album · 2016 Drums
Hordeolum
3 releases
- Drums
1. In the Presence of Death Album · 2013 Drums
2. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil Album · 2007 Drums
3. Evil Knows Evil Album · 2004 Drums
Hudbreider
2 releases
- Guitars
1. In the Presence of Death Album · 2013 Guitars
2. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil Album · 2007 Guitars
Ingar Amlien
9 releases
- Vocals
- Bass
- Guitars
1. My Ghost Album · 2024 Vocals, Bass
2. The God of Flesh Album · 2019 Vocals, Bass
3. Welcome the Dead Album · 2016 Vocals, Bass, Guitars
4. In the Presence of Death Album · 2013 Vocals, Bass
5. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil Album · 2007 Vocals, Bass
6. Evil Knows Evil Album · 2004 Vocals, Bass
7. Project regeneration Album · 2000 Vocals, Guitars
8. The ogress Album · 1999 Vocals, Bass, Guitars
9. Sinister Scenario Album · 1997 Vocals, Bass, Guitars
Jan Petter Ringvold
3 releases
- Keyboards
1. Evil Knows Evil Album · 2004 Keyboards
2. Project regeneration Album · 2000 Keyboards
3. The ogress Album · 1999 Keyboards
Kristian Wentzel
3 releases
- Keyboards
1. My Ghost Album · 2024 Keyboards
2. The God of Flesh Album · 2019 Keyboards
3. Welcome the Dead Album · 2016 Keyboards
Kristin Fjellseth
2 releases
- Vocals (female)
1. Project regeneration Album · 2000 Vocals (female)
2. The ogress Album · 1999 Vocals (female)
Lars Christian Narum
2 releases
- Keyboards
1. The ogress Album · 1999 Keyboards
2. Sinister Scenario Album · 1997 Keyboards
Ludo Lejeune
1 release
- Samples
1. Project regeneration Album · 2000 Samples
Nils Harald Mæhlum
1 release
- Drums
1. Sinister Scenario Album · 1997 Drums
Rebo
5 releases
- Guitars
- Keyboards
1. My Ghost Album · 2024 Guitars
2. The God of Flesh Album · 2019 Guitars
3. Welcome the Dead Album · 2016 Guitars
4. In the Presence of Death Album · 2013 Guitars, Keyboards
5. Give Us the Power to Do Your Evil Album · 2007 Guitars
Roy Khan
1 release
- Vocals
1. The ogress Album · 1999 Vocals
Stian Aarstad
1 release
- Keyboards
1. In the Presence of Death Album · 2013 Keyboards
Tom Arne Fossum
1 release
- Drums
1. Project regeneration Album · 2000 Drums