Old Man’s Child are a Norwegian black metal band formed in Oslo in 1993 by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Galder. The band became one of the defining names of melodic and symphonic black metal during the late 1990s and early 2000s, combining aggressive black metal with atmospheric keyboards and melodic songwriting.
Over the years, Old Man’s Child evolved from a full band into largely a solo project centred around Galder, who simultaneously became widely known for his role in Dimmu Borgir.
Old Man’s Child’s sound blends icy black metal riffing with melodic guitar leads, symphonic keyboards, and dynamic songwriting. Their music balances harsh aggression with strong melodic structure and cinematic atmosphere, helping define the melodic Norwegian black metal sound.
The band are particularly recognised for combining traditional black metal intensity with accessible melodic arrangements and polished production.
Born of the Flickering (1996) – debut album introducing their melodic and atmospheric take on Norwegian black metal.
The Pagan Prosperity (1997) – breakthrough release featuring stronger symphonic arrangements and more refined songwriting.
Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion (1998) – darker and more aggressive album balancing melody with intense black metal ferocity.
Revelation 666 – The Curse of Damnation (2000) – highly regarded release expanding their symphonic and melodic scope.
In Defiance of Existence (2003) – polished and atmospheric album featuring a stronger modern black metal production approach.
Vermin (2005) – aggressive and streamlined release showcasing Galder’s sharp melodic black metal songwriting.
Slaves of the World (2009) – latest full-length album blending modern production with classic melodic black metal atmosphere.
Old Man’s Child are regarded as one of the key melodic black metal bands to emerge from Norway during the second wave era’s later evolution. Their accessible yet still aggressive sound helped broaden the appeal of symphonic and melodic black metal.
Fans of artists such as Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, and Naglfar are likely to appreciate their atmospheric and melodic black metal style.
All Old Man’s Child releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
We also stock official Old Man’s Child clothing and accessories, representing one of Norway’s defining melodic black metal acts.
Old Man’s Child are a huge part of the Norwegain Black Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our BLACK METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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