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{{Short description|Symphonic black metal band}}
{{Short description|British symphonic black metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Bal-Sagoth
| name            = Bal-Sagoth
| image          = Bal-Sagoth, UK, 2001.jpg
| image          = BAL-SAGOTH-2002.jpg
| caption        = Bal-Sagoth live in Bradford, UK, 2001.
| caption        = Bal-Sagoth performing in 2002
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| origin          = [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]], England
| origin          = [[Sheffield]], [[South Yorkshire]], England
| genre          = [[Symphonic black metal]]
| genre          = [[Symphonic black metal]]
| years_active    = 1993–2013
| years_active    = 1993–2013
| label          = Cacophonous, [[Nuclear Blast]]
| label          = Cacophonous, [[Nuclear Blast]]
| website        = [http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ www.bal-sagoth.com]
| website        = {{url|bal-sagoth.net}}
| current_members = [[Byron Roberts]]<br/>[[Jonny Maudling]]<br/>Chris Maudling<br/>Paul Jackson<br/>Alistair MacLatchy
| current_members = [[Byron Roberts]]<br />[[Jonny Maudling]]<br />Chris Maudling<br />Paul Jackson<br />Alistair MacLatchy
| past_members    = Jason Porter<br />Vincent Crabtree<br />Leon Forrest<br />[[Dave Mackintosh]]<br />[[Dan Mullins]]<br />Mark Greenwell
| past_members    = Jason Porter<br />Vincent Crabtree<br />Leon Forrest<br />[[Dave Mackintosh]]<br />[[Dan Mullins]]<br />Mark Greenwell
}}
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'''Bal-Sagoth''' ({{IPAc-en|b|aʊ|l|_|'|s|æ|g|ɒ|θ}})<ref>{{Cite web|last=Turpeinen|first=Antti|date=January 27, 2008|title=Interview with Bal-Sagoth - Part.1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DsHu1uZX8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/R2DsHu1uZX8| archive-date=2021-12-11|url-status=live|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> are a [[symphonic black metal]] band from [[Sheffield]], [[Yorkshire]], England, formed in 1993.
'''Bal-Sagoth''' ({{IPAc-en|b|aʊ|l|_|'|s|æ|g|ɒ|θ}})<ref>{{Cite web|last=Turpeinen|first=Antti|date=27 January 2008|title=Interview with Bal-Sagoth – Part.1|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2DsHu1uZX8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/R2DsHu1uZX8| archive-date=11 December 2021|url-status=live|website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> are an English [[symphonic black metal]] band from [[Sheffield]], formed in 1993. The group originally formed as an epic symphonic black metal band with strong [[death metal]] elements. Vocalist/lyricist [[Byron Roberts]] took the name Bal-Sagoth from the [[Robert E. Howard]] short story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth".<ref>''"The Cimmerian"'', vol. 4, number 3, 2007. ISSN 1548-3398</ref>  The band's first demo was recorded in 1993, and Bal-Sagoth have since released three albums on Cacophonous Records and three with [[Nuclear Blast]].
 
Originally formed as an epic symphonic black metal band with strong [[death metal]] elements, vocalist/lyricist [[Byron Roberts]] took the name 'Bal-Sagoth' from the [[Robert E. Howard]] [[short story]] "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth".<ref>''"The Cimmerian"'', vol.4, number 3, 2007. ISSN 1548-3398</ref>  Their first demo was recorded in 1993, and Bal-Sagoth have since released three albums on Cacophonous Records, and three with [[Nuclear Blast]].


==History==
==History==


===Early days (1989–1993)===
===Early days (1989–1993)===
Bal-Sagoth was conceived in 1989 by [[Byron Roberts]], in an attempt to form what he called "a sublimely [[symphonic black metal|symphonic black]]/[[death metal]] band swathed in a concept of [[dark fantasy]] and [[science fiction]], inspired by the celebrated style of the grand pulp horror and fantasy literature of the 1930s".<ref name="Strange Sound of Cthulhu">{{cite book|last=Hill|first=Gary|title=The Strange Sound of Cthulhu: Music Inspired by the Writings of H. P. Lovecraft|publisher=[[Lulu (company)|Lulu]]|year=2006|isbn=978-1-84728-776-2|pages=54–57}}</ref> Inspired by such writers and artists as [[Robert E. Howard]], [[H. P. Lovecraft]], [[Clark Ashton Smith]], [[Edgar Rice Burroughs]], [[J.R.R Tolkien]] and [[Jack Kirby]], Byron set out to create his own dark fantasy universe, with tales told through epic lyrics and music.<ref name="Strange Sound of Cthulhu" /> After several unsuccessful attempts to launch the project, Byron was introduced to the brothers Chris and [[Jonny Maudling]] in 1993,<ref name="allmusic.com Biography">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p406937|pure_url=yes}}|title=Bal-Sagoth Biography|last=Ankeny|first=Jason|work=Allmusic|publisher=Macrovision|access-date=27 October 2009}}</ref> who were also looking to form a serious band. This formed what would become the writing core of the outfit. After several months of rehearsing, and following a line up reshuffle which saw the departure of lead guitarist Alistair MacLatchy, the band recorded their first demo in late 1993.<ref name="allmusic.com Biography" /> The band roster at this point consisted of Byron Roberts on vocals, Chris Maudling on guitar, Jonny Maudling on drums, Jason Porter on bass and Vincent Crabtree on keyboards.<ref name="allmusic.com Biography" /> The demo attracted the attention of Cacophonous Records, who signed the band<ref name="allmusic.com Biography" /> to a three-album deal.<ref name="Official Bal-Sagoth Chronology">{{cite web|url=http://www.bal-sagoth.com/chronology.html|title=Official Bal-Sagoth Chronology|access-date=27 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133911/http://www.bal-sagoth.com/chronology.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Bal-Sagoth was conceived in 1989 by [[Byron Roberts]], in an attempt to form what he called "a sublimely [[symphonic black metal|symphonic black]]/[[death metal]] band swathed in a concept of [[dark fantasy]] and [[science fiction]], inspired by the celebrated style of the grand pulp horror and fantasy literature of the 1930s".<ref name="Strange Sound of Cthulhu">{{cite book|last=Hill|first=Gary|title=The Strange Sound of Cthulhu: Music Inspired by the Writings of H. P. Lovecraft|publisher=[[Lulu (company)|Lulu]]|year=2006|isbn=978-1-84728-776-2|pages=54–57}}</ref> Inspired by such writers and artists as [[Robert E. Howard]], [[H.&nbsp;P. Lovecraft]], [[Clark Ashton Smith]], [[Edgar Rice Burroughs]], [[J.R.R Tolkien]] and [[Jack Kirby]], Byron set out to create his own dark fantasy universe, with tales told through epic lyrics and music.<ref name="Strange Sound of Cthulhu" /> After several unsuccessful attempts to launch the project, Byron was introduced to the brothers Chris and [[Jonny Maudling]] in 1993,<ref name="allmusic.com Biography">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p406937|pure_url=yes}}|title=Bal-Sagoth Biography|last=Ankeny|first=Jason|work=Allmusic|publisher=Macrovision|access-date=27 October 2009}}</ref> who were also looking to form a serious band. This formed what would become the writing core of the outfit. After several months of rehearsing, and following a line up reshuffle which saw the departure of lead guitarist Alistair MacLatchy, the band recorded their first demo in late 1993.<ref name="allmusic.com Biography" /> The band roster at this point consisted of Byron Roberts on vocals, Chris Maudling on guitar, Jonny Maudling on drums, Jason Porter on bass and Vincent Crabtree on keyboards.<ref name="allmusic.com Biography" /> The demo attracted the attention of Cacophonous Records, who signed the band<ref name="allmusic.com Biography" /> to a three-album deal.<ref name="Official Bal-Sagoth Chronology">{{cite web|url=http://www.bal-sagoth.com/chronology.html|title=Official Bal-Sagoth Chronology|access-date=27 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304133911/http://www.bal-sagoth.com/chronology.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===First Trilogy (1994–1999)===
===First trilogy (1994–1999)===


The band entered Academy Music Studio in June 1994 and recorded their debut album, ''[[A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria]]'', in just two weeks. Due to label problems, the album was shelved for nearly a year, finally seeing the light of day in 1995. The album showcased more traditional [[black metal]]/[[death metal]] ideas versus the more epic and sprawling arrangements the group would utilize in later works. The vocal style of [[Byron Roberts]] is also different from later efforts, using more traditional [[death metal]] and black metal grunts, as well as the spoken narrative passages which would become more prevalent on subsequent albums.
The band entered Academy Music Studio in June 1994 and recorded their debut album, ''[[A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria]]'', in just two weeks. Due to label problems, the album was shelved for nearly a year, finally seeing the light of day in 1995. The album showcased more traditional [[black metal]]/[[death metal]] ideas versus the more epic and sprawling arrangements the group would utilise in later works. The vocal style of [[Byron Roberts]] is also different from later efforts, using more traditional [[death metal]] and black metal grunts, as well as the spoken narrative passages which would become more prevalent on subsequent albums.


In 1996, Bal-Sagoth released ''[[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]]'', again recorded at Academy Music Studio in England. The album marked a key shift in the band's sound,{{opinion|date=August 2012}} now focusing more on the composition and arrangement skills of drummer (and studio keyboard player) Jonny Maudling,{{opinion|date=August 2012}} as well as the "storytelling" aspect of [[Byron Roberts]]'s spoken-word vocals. Through keyboards, the band incorporated a virtual symphony orchestra as an equal fifth instrument, along with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. This new sound would be expanded and explored on all four of the band's later efforts.
In 1996, Bal-Sagoth released ''[[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]]'', again recorded at Academy Music Studio in England. The album marked a key shift in the band's sound, now focusing more on the composition and arrangement skills of drummer (and studio keyboard player) Jonny Maudling, as well as the "storytelling" aspect of [[Byron Roberts]]'s spoken-word vocals. Through keyboards, the band incorporated a virtual symphony orchestra as an equal fifth instrument, along with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. This new sound would be expanded and explored on all four of the band's later efforts.


Joined by touring keyboardist Leon Forrest and bassist Alistair MacLatchy, who had in fact been an original member of the band in its very earliest incarnation, Bal-Sagoth teamed up with [[Dark Funeral]] and [[Ancient (band)|Ancient]] in March 1997 for the "Starfire Engulfs Europe Tour" (AKA the "Satanic War Tour II"), a 23-date trek through Europe, followed by the second leg in October 1997 with the [[black metal]] band [[Emperor (Norwegian band)|Emperor]] and thrash metal outfit [[Nocturnal Breed]].
Joined by touring keyboardist Leon Forrest and bassist Alistair MacLatchy, who had in fact been an original member of the band in its very earliest incarnation, Bal-Sagoth teamed up with [[Dark Funeral]] and [[Ancient (band)|Ancient]] in March 1997 for the "Starfire Engulfs Europe Tour" (AKA the "Satanic War Tour II"), a 23-date trek through Europe, followed by the second leg in October 1997 with the [[black metal]] band [[Emperor (Norwegian band)|Emperor]] and thrash metal outfit [[Nocturnal Breed]].
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Rather than tour in support of ''Battle Magic'', the band opted to immediately focus on the writing and recording of their Nuclear Blast debut.  Frustrated with fill-in tour keyboard players, Jonny Maudling decided to focus full-time on composition and live keyboards in 1999, handing drum duties over to [[Dave Mackintosh]] (later of [[DragonForce]]).
Rather than tour in support of ''Battle Magic'', the band opted to immediately focus on the writing and recording of their Nuclear Blast debut.  Frustrated with fill-in tour keyboard players, Jonny Maudling decided to focus full-time on composition and live keyboards in 1999, handing drum duties over to [[Dave Mackintosh]] (later of [[DragonForce]]).


===Second Trilogy (1999–2006)===
===Second trilogy (1999–2006)===
 
[[File:Bal-Sagoth, UK, 2001.jpg|thumb|Bal-Sagoth live in Bradford, UK, 2001]]
In 1999, Bal-Sagoth released their first album with Nuclear Blast, ''[[The Power Cosmic]]''. Focusing on an intergalactic tale of war, cosmic empires, and celestial gods, the album pushed the band to new heights both artistically, and in popularity. After the release of ''The Power Cosmic'', the band again disappeared, playing no shows until the release of 2001's ''[[Atlantis Ascendant]]''.
In 1999, Bal-Sagoth released their first album with Nuclear Blast, ''[[The Power Cosmic]]''. Focusing on an intergalactic tale of war, cosmic empires, and celestial gods, the album pushed the band to new heights both artistically, and in popularity. After the release of ''The Power Cosmic'', the band again disappeared, playing no shows until the release of 2001's ''[[Atlantis Ascendant]]''.


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In September 2013 Bal-Sagoth announced that the release had been changed to limited edition 10" vinyl and CD, now issued by the UK labels Godreah Records and Exhumation Records.
In September 2013 Bal-Sagoth announced that the release had been changed to limited edition 10" vinyl and CD, now issued by the UK labels Godreah Records and Exhumation Records.


In February 2013 it was announced that Bal-Sagoth guitarist Chris Maudling and keyboardist Jonny Maudling had formed a new band called "Kull", composed of various members of Bal-Sagoth and unsigned death metal band Dyscaphia.
In February 2013, it was announced that Bal-Sagoth guitarist Chris Maudling and keyboardist Jonny Maudling had formed a new band called "Kull", composed of various members of Bal-Sagoth and unsigned death metal band Dyscaphia.


On 21 February 2015 the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel" was published by [[DMR Books]]. The publication contains a short story by Bal-Sagoth vocalist/lyricist [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "Into the Dawn of Storms" which features characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.<ref name="Swords of Steel">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Swords of Steel|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2015|isbn=978-0990990000|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
On 21 February 2015, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel" was published by [[DMR Books]]. The publication contains a short story by Bal-Sagoth vocalist/lyricist [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "Into the Dawn of Storms" which features characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.<ref name="Swords of Steel">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Swords of Steel|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2015|isbn=978-0-9909900-0-0|display-authors=etal}}</ref>


On 30 July 2015, the fantasy anthology "Barbarian Crowns" was published by Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "Chronicles of the Obsidian Crown" which features characters and events from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.
On 30 July 2015, the fantasy anthology "Barbarian Crowns" was published by Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "Chronicles of the Obsidian Crown" which features characters and events from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.
<ref name="Barbarian Crowns">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Barbarian Crowns|publisher=Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books|year=2015|isbn=9781326350383|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
<ref name="Barbarian Crowns">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Barbarian Crowns|publisher=Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books|year=2015|isbn=978-1-326-35038-3|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
On the same day, the fantasy anthology "Devil's Armory" was also published by Horrified Press. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "Darkfall: Return of the Vampyre Hunter" which features characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrics.<ref name="Devil's Armory">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Devil's Armory|publisher=Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books|year=2015|isbn=9781326337513|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
On the same day, the fantasy anthology "Devil's Armory" was also published by Horrified Press. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "Darkfall: Return of the Vampyre Hunter" which features characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrics.<ref name="Devil's Armory">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Devil's Armory|publisher=Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books|year=2015|isbn=978-1-326-33751-3|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
In addition, the publication of "Barbarian Crowns" was accompanied by the release of a compilation CD entitled "Bloodmist at Dawn" issued through the US based label Majestic Metal Records, which featured two Bal-Sagoth tracks.
In addition, the publication of "Barbarian Crowns" was accompanied by the release of a compilation CD entitled "Bloodmist at Dawn" issued through the US based label Majestic Metal Records, which featured two Bal-Sagoth tracks.


On 27 February 2016, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel II" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "A Voyage on Benighted Seas", the second installment of a trilogy which began in the first volume of "Swords of Steel" featuring characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.<ref name="Swords of Steel II">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Swords of Steel II|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2016|isbn=9780990990017|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
On 27 February 2016, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel II" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "A Voyage on Benighted Seas", the second instalment of a trilogy which began in the first volume of "Swords of Steel" featuring characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.<ref name="Swords of Steel II">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Swords of Steel II|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2016|isbn=978-0-9909900-1-7|display-authors=etal}}</ref>


On 13 May 2016, the band's first two albums [[A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria]] and [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] were re-released by Cacophonous Records as special edition CDs. The re-issues feature remastered audio, expanded lyric booklets, new sleeve notes and exclusive new artwork. On 16 September 2016, the third Bal-Sagoth album [[Battle Magic]] was reissued by Cacophonous Records on CD featuring remastered audio, expanded lyric booklet and new cover artwork.
On 13 May 2016, the band's first two albums [[A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria]] and [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] were re-released by Cacophonous Records as special edition CDs. The re-issues feature remastered audio, expanded lyric booklets, new sleeve notes and exclusive new artwork. On 16 September 2016, the third Bal-Sagoth album [[Battle Magic]] was reissued by Cacophonous Records on CD featuring remastered audio, expanded lyric booklet and new cover artwork.


On 19 May 2017, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel III" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "The Scion at the Gate of Eternity", the third installment of a trilogy featuring characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.<ref name="Swords of Steel III">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Swords of Steel III|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2017|isbn=9780990990000|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
On 19 May 2017, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel III" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "The Scion at the Gate of Eternity", the third instalment of a trilogy featuring characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.<ref name="Swords of Steel III">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Swords of Steel III|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2017|isbn=978-0-9909900-0-0|display-authors=etal}}</ref>


On 18 March 2018 the sword and sorcery anthology "Dreams of Fire and Steel" was published by Nocturnicorn Books. The book includes a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] titled "Caylen-Tor", featuring the character which first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] in 1996.<ref name="Dreams of Fire and Steel">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Dreams of Fire and Steel|publisher=Nocturnicorn Books|year=2018|isbn=9781986651905|display-authors=etal}}</ref>
On 18 March 2018, the sword and sorcery anthology "Dreams of Fire and Steel" was published by Nocturnicorn Books. The book includes a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] titled "Caylen-Tor", featuring the character which first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] in 1996.<ref name="Dreams of Fire and Steel">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=Dreams of Fire and Steel|publisher=Nocturnicorn Books|year=2018|isbn=978-1-986651-90-5|display-authors=etal}}</ref>


On 14 May 2019 the novel "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor" was published by DMR Books. The book consists of three novellas by [[Byron Roberts]] featuring the character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] in 1996.<ref name="The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2019|isbn=9780990990062}}</ref>
On 14 May 2019, the novel "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor" was published by DMR Books. The book consists of three novellas by [[Byron Roberts]] featuring the character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] in 1996.<ref name="The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2019|isbn=978-0-9909900-6-2}}</ref>


On 24 May 2019, the debut album of Jonny and Chris Maudling's new musical project "Kull" was released by the Swedish independent label Black Lion Records.
On 24 May 2019, the debut album of Jonny and Chris Maudling's new musical project "Kull" was released by the Swedish independent label Black Lion Records.
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On 16 October 2020, ''The Power Cosmic'', ''Atlantis Ascendant'' and ''The Chthonic Chronicles'' were reissued as digipak CD editions via Dissonance Productions.
On 16 October 2020, ''The Power Cosmic'', ''Atlantis Ascendant'' and ''The Chthonic Chronicles'' were reissued as digipak CD editions via Dissonance Productions.


On 13 May 2021, the novel "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II" was published by [[DMR Books]]. The book consists of four stories by [[Byron Roberts]] featuring his character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] and is a sequel to "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor".<ref name="The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2021|isbn=9781735898278}}</ref>
On 13 May 2021, the novel "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II" was published by [[DMR Books]]. The book consists of four stories by [[Byron Roberts]] featuring his character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]] and is a sequel to "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor".<ref name="The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2021|isbn=978-1-73589-827-8}}</ref>


In October 2020, February 2021 and July 2021, limited vinyl editions of the fourth, fifth and sixth Bal-Sagoth albums were released by the Italian specialist vinyl label Night of the Vinyl Dead. The releases featured coloured vinyl and special packaging, with "The Power Cosmic" including a movable die-cut tab, "Atlantis Ascendant" sporting a lenticular 3D cover, and "The Chthonic Chronicles" featuring a gatefold sleeve secured by a die-cut magnetic clasp.
In October 2020, February 2021 and July 2021, limited vinyl editions of the fourth, fifth and sixth Bal-Sagoth albums were released by the Italian specialist vinyl label Night of the Vinyl Dead. The releases featured coloured vinyl and special packaging, with "The Power Cosmic" including a movable die-cut tab, "Atlantis Ascendant" sporting a lenticular 3D cover, and "The Chthonic Chronicles" featuring a gatefold sleeve secured by a die-cut magnetic clasp.


In 2022, "The Power Cosmic", "Atlantis Ascendant" and "The Chthonic Chronicles" were reissued as gatefold "splatter vinyl" LPs by the specialist vinyl label "Back On Black".
In 2022, "The Power Cosmic", "Atlantis Ascendant" and "The Chthonic Chronicles" were reissued as gatefold "splatter vinyl" LPs by the specialist vinyl label "Back On Black".
 
In February 2024, the trade paperback ''The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III'' was published by [[DMR Books]]. The third volume in the series by Bal-Sagoth vocalist/lyricist [[Byron Roberts]] consists of three novellas featuring his character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]].<ref name="The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2024|isbn=9781956173192}}</ref>


On 07 April 2025, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel IV" was published by [[DMR Books]]. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "The Shrine of the Six-eyed Avatar", featuring characters and concepts from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.
In February 2024, the trade paperback ''The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III'' was published by [[DMR Books]]. The third volume in the series by Bal-Sagoth vocalist/lyricist [[Byron Roberts]] consists of three novellas featuring his character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album [[Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule]].<ref name="The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III">{{cite book|last=Roberts|first=Byron|title=The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III|publisher=[[DMR Books]]|year=2024|isbn=978-1-956173-19-2}}</ref>
 
On 7 April 2025, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel IV" was published by [[DMR Books]]. This publication contains a short story by [[Byron Roberts]] entitled "The Shrine of the Six-eyed Avatar", featuring characters and concepts from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.


==Current Members==
==Current members==


=== Current members ===
=== Final line-up ===
* [[Byron Roberts]] – vocals (1993–present)
* [[Byron Roberts]] – vocals (1993–2013)
* [[Jonny Maudling]] – drums (1993–1998), keyboards (1998-present)
* Chris Maudling – guitar (1993–2013)
* Chris Maudling – bass (1993–1998), guitar (1993–present)
* [[Jonny Maudling]] – drums (1993–1998), keyboards (1998–2013)
* Paul Jackson – drums (2007–present)
* Alistair MacLatchy – bass (1996–1998, 2010–2013)
* Alistair MacLatchy – bass (2010–present)
* Paul Jackson – drums (2007–2013)


=== Former members ===
=== Former members ===
* Jason Porter – bass (1993–1996)
* Vincent Crabtree – keyboards (1993–1995)
* Vincent Crabtree – keyboards (1993–1995)
* Leon Forrest – keyboards (1995–1998)
* [[Dave Mackintosh]] – drums (1998–2004)
* [[Dave Mackintosh]] – drums (1998–2004)
* [[Dan Mullins]] − drums (2004–2006)
* [[Dan Mullins]] − drums (2004–2007)
* Mark Greenwell – bass (1998–2010)
* Mark Greenwell – bass (1998–2010)
=== Touring members ===
* Jason Porter – bass guitar (1993–1996)
* Leon Forrest – keyboards (1995–1998)
* Alistair MacLatchy – bass (1996–1998)


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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928174531/http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Official Bal-Sagoth website] – Official site containing much information on the band.
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* [http://www.myspace.com/balsagoth Official Bal-Sagoth MySpace page] – Features news updates, FAQ's, photos, etc.
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928174531/http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Official Bal-Sagoth website] – Official site containing much information on the band. (archived)
* [http://www.byron-a-roberts.co.uk/ Byron Roberts Official Site] – Official band news, features on lyrics, blogs, etc.
* [http://www.byron-a-roberts.co.uk/ Byron Roberts Official Site] – Official band news, features on lyrics, blogs, etc.
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waylands-Forge-Recording-Studio/129234190490863/ Wayland's Forge Official Site] – Information on Waylands Forge recording studio
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waylands-Forge-Recording-Studio/129234190490863/ Wayland's Forge Official Site] – Information on Waylands Forge recording studio
* [http://www.bal-sagoth.net/ Official Band Blog] – Official Bal-Sagoth News Site and Blog
* [http://www.bal-sagoth.net/ Official Band Blog] – Official Bal-Sagoth News Site and Blog
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070908051011/http://www.epic-metal.com/host/nordic/bal-sagoth/ Finnish Unofficial Bal-Sagoth Website] – Contains information in Finnish, most of which is simply translated from the official site.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070908051011/http://www.epic-metal.com/host/nordic/bal-sagoth/ Finnish Unofficial Bal-Sagoth Website] – Contains information in Finnish, most of which is simply translated from the official site.
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Bal-Sagoth (Template:IPAc-en)[1] are an English symphonic black metal band from Sheffield, formed in 1993. The group originally formed as an epic symphonic black metal band with strong death metal elements. Vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts took the name Bal-Sagoth from the Robert E. Howard short story "The Gods of Bal-Sagoth".[2] The band's first demo was recorded in 1993, and Bal-Sagoth have since released three albums on Cacophonous Records and three with Nuclear Blast.

History

Early days (1989–1993)

Bal-Sagoth was conceived in 1989 by Byron Roberts, in an attempt to form what he called "a sublimely symphonic black/death metal band swathed in a concept of dark fantasy and science fiction, inspired by the celebrated style of the grand pulp horror and fantasy literature of the 1930s".[3] Inspired by such writers and artists as Robert E. Howard, H. P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Edgar Rice Burroughs, J.R.R Tolkien and Jack Kirby, Byron set out to create his own dark fantasy universe, with tales told through epic lyrics and music.[3] After several unsuccessful attempts to launch the project, Byron was introduced to the brothers Chris and Jonny Maudling in 1993,[4] who were also looking to form a serious band. This formed what would become the writing core of the outfit. After several months of rehearsing, and following a line up reshuffle which saw the departure of lead guitarist Alistair MacLatchy, the band recorded their first demo in late 1993.[4] The band roster at this point consisted of Byron Roberts on vocals, Chris Maudling on guitar, Jonny Maudling on drums, Jason Porter on bass and Vincent Crabtree on keyboards.[4] The demo attracted the attention of Cacophonous Records, who signed the band[4] to a three-album deal.[5]

First trilogy (1994–1999)

The band entered Academy Music Studio in June 1994 and recorded their debut album, A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria, in just two weeks. Due to label problems, the album was shelved for nearly a year, finally seeing the light of day in 1995. The album showcased more traditional black metal/death metal ideas versus the more epic and sprawling arrangements the group would utilise in later works. The vocal style of Byron Roberts is also different from later efforts, using more traditional death metal and black metal grunts, as well as the spoken narrative passages which would become more prevalent on subsequent albums.

In 1996, Bal-Sagoth released Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule, again recorded at Academy Music Studio in England. The album marked a key shift in the band's sound, now focusing more on the composition and arrangement skills of drummer (and studio keyboard player) Jonny Maudling, as well as the "storytelling" aspect of Byron Roberts's spoken-word vocals. Through keyboards, the band incorporated a virtual symphony orchestra as an equal fifth instrument, along with guitar, bass, drums and vocals. This new sound would be expanded and explored on all four of the band's later efforts.

Joined by touring keyboardist Leon Forrest and bassist Alistair MacLatchy, who had in fact been an original member of the band in its very earliest incarnation, Bal-Sagoth teamed up with Dark Funeral and Ancient in March 1997 for the "Starfire Engulfs Europe Tour" (AKA the "Satanic War Tour II"), a 23-date trek through Europe, followed by the second leg in October 1997 with the black metal band Emperor and thrash metal outfit Nocturnal Breed.

Bal-Sagoth spent much of 1997 writing and recording what would become the album Battle Magic. Again recorded at Academy Music Studio in England, this time the band were afforded nearly a full month to record the album. Released in March 1998, Battle Magic caught the attention of Nuclear Blast records, who subsequently signed Bal-Sagoth to a three-album deal with worldwide distribution (a first for the band).

Rather than tour in support of Battle Magic, the band opted to immediately focus on the writing and recording of their Nuclear Blast debut. Frustrated with fill-in tour keyboard players, Jonny Maudling decided to focus full-time on composition and live keyboards in 1999, handing drum duties over to Dave Mackintosh (later of DragonForce).

Second trilogy (1999–2006)

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Bal-Sagoth live in Bradford, UK, 2001

In 1999, Bal-Sagoth released their first album with Nuclear Blast, The Power Cosmic. Focusing on an intergalactic tale of war, cosmic empires, and celestial gods, the album pushed the band to new heights both artistically, and in popularity. After the release of The Power Cosmic, the band again disappeared, playing no shows until the release of 2001's Atlantis Ascendant.

The band resurfaced as a live act in 2001, embarking on "The Fifth Cataclysm Devours Europe: Phase 1" tour (AKA: No Mercy festival tour) with Mortician, Sinister, Vader, Amon Amarth, Marduk, God Dethroned, ...and Oceans, and Mystic Circle. Shortly after this, they embarked upon another European tour with Marduk. Later in 2002, the band played the Bloodstock Open Air indoor festival, which was followed by a short tour with Return to the Sabbat in the United Kingdom. In 2004, Dave Mackintosh left the band and joined DragonForce. He was replaced by Dan Mullins (who left the band in 2006 and later became drummer of My Dying Bride), who made his debut with Bal-Sagoth at Wacken Open Air 2004.

In March 2006, Bal-Sagoth released their long-awaited sixth album, The Chthonic Chronicles on Nuclear Blast records. The music was recorded entirely at Jonny Maudling's Waylands Forge Studio, while the vocals of Byron Roberts were recorded once again at the famed Academy Music Studio. Shortly after its release the band recruited a new drummer, Paul Jackson. The album was the band's first in five years, and is rumoured to be their last, although the band have stated[6] that they have no concrete intentions of either recording another album or splitting up, and that various members of the band may soon be announcing side projects.

Recent activity (2006–present)

In the summer of 2006, Bal-Sagoth played at the Bloodstock Open Air festival, and in January 2007 they made their first trip to the US to headline the "Heathen Crusade II" festival in St. Paul, Minnesota. In January 2008, they journeyed to Finland to headline shows in Helsinki and Turku, supported by Finnish band Battlelore, and in November 2008 they played the Screamfest festival in Oslo, Norway. In May 2009, the band played two shows in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal. In January 2010, Mark Greenwell left the band to be replaced by previous bassist Alistair MacLatchy, and in March 2010, Bal-Sagoth returned to Finland to play a show in Helsinki with fellow English band Skyclad. On 14 August 2010, Bal-Sagoth performed at the Brutal Assault festival in the Czech Republic. On 5 March 2011, the band played a headlining show in Bern, Switzerland.

In November 2011, three of the band's albums (The Power Cosmic, Atlantis Ascendant and The Chthonic Chronicles) were reissued as limited edition digipaks by Nuclear Blast's affiliate label Metal Mind Productions. The reissues featured expanded lyric booklets, additional artwork and remastered audio. The band also announced on their Facebook page that they are planning a limited edition re-release of their demo, previously only available in very limited numbers via cassette tape. In March 2013 it was announced that the 1993 demo release would be entitled "Apocryphal Tales" and would be available as a "20th anniversary" limited edition 12-inch vinyl LP, issued through the independent label Sacrilege Records. In September 2013 Bal-Sagoth announced that the release had been changed to limited edition 10" vinyl and CD, now issued by the UK labels Godreah Records and Exhumation Records.

In February 2013, it was announced that Bal-Sagoth guitarist Chris Maudling and keyboardist Jonny Maudling had formed a new band called "Kull", composed of various members of Bal-Sagoth and unsigned death metal band Dyscaphia.

On 21 February 2015, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel" was published by DMR Books. The publication contains a short story by Bal-Sagoth vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts entitled "Into the Dawn of Storms" which features characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.[7]

On 30 July 2015, the fantasy anthology "Barbarian Crowns" was published by Horrified Press/Barbwire Butterfly Books. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "Chronicles of the Obsidian Crown" which features characters and events from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon. [8] On the same day, the fantasy anthology "Devil's Armory" was also published by Horrified Press. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "Darkfall: Return of the Vampyre Hunter" which features characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrics.[9] In addition, the publication of "Barbarian Crowns" was accompanied by the release of a compilation CD entitled "Bloodmist at Dawn" issued through the US based label Majestic Metal Records, which featured two Bal-Sagoth tracks.

On 27 February 2016, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel II" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "A Voyage on Benighted Seas", the second instalment of a trilogy which began in the first volume of "Swords of Steel" featuring characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.[10]

On 13 May 2016, the band's first two albums A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria and Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule were re-released by Cacophonous Records as special edition CDs. The re-issues feature remastered audio, expanded lyric booklets, new sleeve notes and exclusive new artwork. On 16 September 2016, the third Bal-Sagoth album Battle Magic was reissued by Cacophonous Records on CD featuring remastered audio, expanded lyric booklet and new cover artwork.

On 19 May 2017, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel III" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "The Scion at the Gate of Eternity", the third instalment of a trilogy featuring characters from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.[11]

On 18 March 2018, the sword and sorcery anthology "Dreams of Fire and Steel" was published by Nocturnicorn Books. The book includes a short story by Byron Roberts titled "Caylen-Tor", featuring the character which first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule in 1996.[12]

On 14 May 2019, the novel "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor" was published by DMR Books. The book consists of three novellas by Byron Roberts featuring the character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule in 1996.[13]

On 24 May 2019, the debut album of Jonny and Chris Maudling's new musical project "Kull" was released by the Swedish independent label Black Lion Records.

On 16 October 2020, The Power Cosmic, Atlantis Ascendant and The Chthonic Chronicles were reissued as digipak CD editions via Dissonance Productions.

On 13 May 2021, the novel "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume II" was published by DMR Books. The book consists of four stories by Byron Roberts featuring his character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule and is a sequel to "The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor".[14]

In October 2020, February 2021 and July 2021, limited vinyl editions of the fourth, fifth and sixth Bal-Sagoth albums were released by the Italian specialist vinyl label Night of the Vinyl Dead. The releases featured coloured vinyl and special packaging, with "The Power Cosmic" including a movable die-cut tab, "Atlantis Ascendant" sporting a lenticular 3D cover, and "The Chthonic Chronicles" featuring a gatefold sleeve secured by a die-cut magnetic clasp.

In 2022, "The Power Cosmic", "Atlantis Ascendant" and "The Chthonic Chronicles" were reissued as gatefold "splatter vinyl" LPs by the specialist vinyl label "Back On Black".

In February 2024, the trade paperback The Chronicles of Caylen-Tor Volume III was published by DMR Books. The third volume in the series by Bal-Sagoth vocalist/lyricist Byron Roberts consists of three novellas featuring his character Caylen-Tor who first appeared in the lyrics of the second Bal-Sagoth album Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule.[15]

On 7 April 2025, the fantasy anthology paperback "Swords of Steel IV" was published by DMR Books. This publication contains a short story by Byron Roberts entitled "The Shrine of the Six-eyed Avatar", featuring characters and concepts from the Bal-Sagoth lyrical canon.

Current members

Final line-up

  • Byron Roberts – vocals (1993–2013)
  • Chris Maudling – guitar (1993–2013)
  • Jonny Maudling – drums (1993–1998), keyboards (1998–2013)
  • Alistair MacLatchy – bass (1996–1998, 2010–2013)
  • Paul Jackson – drums (2007–2013)

Former members

  • Jason Porter – bass (1993–1996)
  • Vincent Crabtree – keyboards (1993–1995)
  • Leon Forrest – keyboards (1995–1998)
  • Dave Mackintosh – drums (1998–2004)
  • Dan Mullins − drums (2004–2007)
  • Mark Greenwell – bass (1998–2010)

Timeline

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Discography

Year Title Label
1995 A Black Moon Broods Over Lemuria Cacophonous
1996 Starfire Burning Upon the Ice-Veiled Throne of Ultima Thule
1998 Battle Magic
1999 The Power Cosmic Nuclear Blast
2001 Atlantis Ascendant
2006 The Chthonic Chronicles
2013 Apocryphal Tales (Demo 1993) Godreah Records

References

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