Susperia is a Norwegian thrash metal band formed in October 1998 by Tjodalv and Cyrus. The band was originally named Seven Sins, It was later confirmed that he had been rushed into hospital in Lørenskog, suffering from acute stomach pain and heavy bleeding. He was expected to remain hospitalised for some time. It was later announced that he would undergo a triple bypass operation on 16 March 2009.

Susperia joined Melodi Grand Prix in 2011, but lost before the semi-final.

Cyrus also played bass with Dimmu Borgir between 2010 and 2018, having previously filled in on lead guitar in 2008.

In 2015, founding vocalist Athera left the band.

Musical style

On their early albums, the band experimented with a mixture of black and thrash metal. Testament, one of the members' favorite bands, was a major influence, and by the time the album Unlimited was released, the black metal elements had disappeared. Instead, the band gave more space to influences from heavy metal. Today, Susperia are generally regarded as a melodic thrash metal band.

The lyrics written by singer Athera are personal and either purely fictional or autobiographical. Politics and religion are not dealt with, nor are certain concepts. Athera uses both guttural and clean vocals.

Susperia is not a Satanic band, though their lyrics tend to criticise and question the views and morals of Christianity.

Band members

thumb|upright=1.2|Susperia in 2008

Current members

  • Terje "Cyrus" Andersen – guitars <small>(1998–present)</small>
  • Christian "Elvorn" Hagen – guitars <small>(1998–present)</small>
  • Ian Kenneth "Tjodalv" Åkesson – drums <small>(1998–present)</small>

Former members

  • Håkon "Memnock" Didriksen – bass <small>(1998–2019)</small>
  • Pål "Athera" Mathiesen – vocals <small>(1998–2015; touring musician: 2019)</small>
  • Øyvind Johan "Mustis" Mustaparta – keyboards <small>(1998–2000; touring musician: 2010–2011)</small>
  • Bernt "Dagon" Fjellstad – vocals <small>(2015–2019; touring musician: 2009, 2014–2015)</small>

Live musicians

  • Lars "Tristhan" Fredriksen – bass <small>(2019)</small>

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Predominance (2001)
  • Vindication (2002)
  • Unlimited (2004)
  • Cut from Stone (2007)
  • Attitude (2009)
  • The Lyricist (2018)

EPs/singles

  • Devil May Care (2005)
  • Nothing Remains (single, 2011)
  • We Are the Ones (2011)

Demos

  • Illusions of Evil (2000)

References

  • Official website (archived)
  • BNR Metal Pages -- Susperia
  • Susperia interview (German and English)