In the Woods...

In the Woods...
In The Woods... at Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2017 in Leipzig
Background information
Origin Kristiansand, Norway
Genres Psychedelic black metal[1]
Years active 1992–2000, 2014–present
Labels Prophecy Productions
Associated acts Green Carnation, Carpathian Forest, Blood Red Throne, Chain Collector
Members
  • Anders Kobro (drums)
  • James Fogarty[2] (vocals, guitar, keyboards)
  • Kåre André Sletteberg (session guitar)
  • Job 'Phenex' Bos (session keyboards)
  • Alex Weisbeek (session bass)
  • Bernt Sørensen (session guitar)
Past members
  • X. Botteri (bass)
  • C:M. Botteri (guitar)
  • Jan Transit (vocals)
  • Christer Cederberg (keyboards)
  • Synne Diana (vocals)
  • Bjørn Harstad (guitar)
  • Oddvar A:M (guitar)
Singer James Fogarty

In the Woods... is a Norwegian psychedelic black metal band from Kristiansand, formed in 1992. The band released a total of four studio albums, three singles, one compilation album and one live album throughout its initial existence. The band disbanded in 2000 and reformed in 2014.

Biography

The band started out as a death metal band called Green Carnation. With some members leaving, including Terje Vik Schei (a.k.a. Tchort), the remaining members formed In the Woods... The band released a demo in 1993 called The Isle of Men, as well as a full-length album named Heart of the Ages in 1995. This album was unique at the time since the band expanded the limits of their black metal style into the soothing sound of keyboards and female vocals combined with eerie distorted vocals and clean singing as well. The following, Omnio, is often regarded as their best album, featuring even more experimental music, 11 minute songs with more female vocals and reflective lyrics, together with magical instrumental overtures. The third album, Strange in Stereo, brought an enigmatic change in style, since the music got far more depressive and changing.

In 2000, In the Woods... released the album Three Times Seven on a Pilgrimage, a compilation of three of their previous 7" featuring covers from Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane and King Crimson, together with some newly released and rebuilt songs, like the new version of Child of Universal Tongue.

After releasing Three Times Seven on a Pilgrimage, the band held a farewell performance in their home town of Kristiansand which featured all musicians, including the former members. The performance was recorded and released as Live at the Caledonien Hall in 2003. It was confirmed that this was the band's last official release. Some of the members went on to play in the similarly-styled band Green Carnation, others took up personal projects and founded the independent label Karmakosmetix Records, created to support new experimental bands such as In the Woods... was in its time.

Anders Kobro announced the reformation of the band's core lineup (Kobro, X. Botteri and C:M. Botteri) in 2014. 2015 was the year the newest lineup was announced, featuring Kobro, X. Botteri and C:M Botteri, James Fogarty and a younger guitar player named Corey (Kåre Andre Sletteberg). Together, they released their newest album "Pure" in September 2016 under their new label, Debemur Morti Productions. Keyboard player Job Phenex Bos is joining them during live sessions.

At the end of 2016, the Botteri brothers left the band leading onto Alex Weisbeek and Bernt Sørensen joining In the Woods... for bass and guitar sessions.

Discography

Studio albums
Compilation albums
  • Three Times Seven on a Pilgrimage (2000)
Live albums
Singles
  • "White Rabbit" (7") (1996)
  • "Let There Be More Light" (7") (1998)
  • "Epitaph" (7") (2000)
Demos
  • Rehearsal 93 (1993)
  • Isle of Men (1993)
  • Return to the Isle of Men (1996, rerelease of the demo with bonus tracks)

Current members

  • Anders Kobro – drums, percussion (1992 – 2000, 2014 – present)
  • James Fogarty[3] – vocals, guitar, keyboards (2015 – present)
  • Kåre André Sletteberg - guitar (2015 - present)
  • Job 'Phenex' Bos - session keyboards (2015 - present)
  • Alex Weisbeek - session bass (2017 - present)
  • Bernt Sørensen - session guitar (2017 - present)

Past members

  • Christian "X" Botteri – guitars (1992 – 2000, 2014 – 2016)
  • Christopher "C:M." Botteri – bass guitar (1992 – 2000, 2014 – 2016)
  • Jan Kenneth Transeth – vocals (1992 – 2000)
  • Oddvar A:M – guitars (1992–2000; died in 2013)
  • Bjørn "Berserk" Harstad; guitars (1996 – 1998)
  • Synne "Soprana" Larsen – vocals (1996 – 2000), session vocals (1994 - 1996)
  • Christer-André Cederberg – guitars (1998 – 2000)

Timeline

See also

References

  1. ↑ "In The Woods…: Norway's psychedelic black masters branch out again".
  2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/inthewoodsomnio
  3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/inthewoodsomnio
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