In the Woods...
- For the 2007 novel by Tana French see In the Woods.
| In the Woods... | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kristiansand, Norway |
| Genres | Black metal,[1] progressive rock,[2] experimental metal |
| Years active | 1992–2000, 2014- |
| Labels | Prophecy Productions |
| Associated acts | Green Carnation, Carpathian Forest, Blood Red Throne, Chain Collector |
| Members |
X. Botteri - guitars Jan Transit - vocals Christer Cederberg - guitars Oddvar A:M - guitars C:M. Botteri - bas guitar Anders Kobro - drums (2014-) Synne Diana Soprana - vocals Bjørn Harstad - guitars |
In the Woods... is a progressive metal band from Kristiansand, Norway. The band released a total of three studio albums, three singles, one compilation album and one live album throughout its initial existence. The band was formed by previous members of the similar-styled band Green Carnation, and was disbanded from 2000 to 2014.
Biography
They started out as a death metal band called Green Carnation, but with the main composer and guitarist Tchort leaving the band in favour of Emperor, 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 reflexive 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.
By 1999, Tchort returned to Green Carnation, inviting members from In the Woods... to play with them. 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.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Heart of the Ages (1995)
- Omnio (1997)
- Strange in Stereo (1999)
- Compilation albums
- Three Times Seven on a Pilgrimage (2000)
- Live albums
- Live at the Caledonien Hall (2003)
- 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)
Members
- Tommy Sebastian Halseth - vocals (2014-)
- Christian "X" Botteri - guitars (1991-2000, 2014-)
- Christopher "C:M." Botteri - bass guitar (1991-2000, 2014-)
- Anders Kobro - drums, percussion (1991-2000, 2014-)