Ancient Ancient

Ancient - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Aboriginal, Aborigine, Ageing, Antediluvian, Antique, Archaic, Better, Bushman
For the span of recorded history starting roughly 5,000-5,500 years ago, see Ancient history. For the fictional Stargate builders, see Ancient (Stargate). There is a race called Ancients in the rpg Traveller.

Ancient is a Norwegian band that, while not really troll metal, had troll metal themes on their 1994 EP 'Trolltaar'. The band started as a solo project of guitarist Aphazel in 1992, subsequently adding drummer Grimm. Time went; they released their debut album, shortly after which Grimm left the band. Aphazel then moved to the United States, formed a new line-up and became obsessed with vampirism. Ancient used to have a raw black metal sound, similar to Darkthrone's blacker works. Beginning with The Canaan Chronicle, they moved towards a more Nordic/atmospheric blackmetal sound, like Emperor. After a period of turmoil concerning their line-up, including the exit of founder Aphazel, they went on to add Gothic-style instruments like violins, female vocals and synthesizers to their music. Most of their records, with the exception of Det Glemte Riket, have been issued on Metal Blade Records.

Discography

  • Svartalvheim (1994)
  • Trolltaar (1994) EP
  • The Cainian Chronicle (1996)
  • Mad Grandiose Bloodfiends (1997)
  • Halls of Eternity (1999)
  • Det Glemte Riket (1999)
  • Proxima Centauri (2001)
  • Night Visit (2004)

Example Usage of Ancient

Thunder2059: @raynesweezie she's old enough to be his freaking MOM, and we're, what? six years younger than him? OPEN YOUR EYES, AARON: she's Ancient!
HardwickSegrave: Puffs of sulfurous smoke drifted out from behind the Ancient sentrylike trees guarding the Dark One's temple...
darkninjapony: Sex in the Ancient world.
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