Artist page · 03/07/2026
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14 vinyl releases including 1994's 'In The Nightside Eclipse' - a key black metal LP with numerous pressings and demand.
Emerging from Norway's metal scene in 1991, Emperor quickly established itself as a significant black metal group. Its early line-up combined guitar, vocals, and rhythm with a distinct symphonic edge, evolving from raw black metal roots into more progressive and orchestrated compositions over the 1990s. Despite legal and personal challenges interrupting the group's activity, Emperor released 14 vinyl titles spanning studio albums, live sets, and limited editions.
Notable albums such as 'In The Nightside Eclipse' (1994) and 'Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk' (1997) shaped their legacy. The band disbanded in 2001 but reunited for live appearances in 2005-2007 and again in 2014, maintaining a cult status within extreme metal circles.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Candlelight Records · 2009
Candlelight Records · 2001
Candlelight Records · 2000
Candlelight Records · 1999
Moonfog · 1999
Candlelight Records · 1997
Candlelight Records · 1994
Candlelight Records · 1993Playlist
The tracks that sum up Emperor's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
One of the group's seminal black metal albums featuring symphonic elements and considered a cornerstone of the genre with strong vinyl collector interest.
This 1997 album delivers complex, progressive black metal with abundant keyboards, recognized for its influence and critical acclaim in the metal press.
The band's 1999 release with a shift more towards death metal influences, continuing their black metal foundation and touring internationally.
Go further
Artists who share part of Emperor's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk was named album of the year by Terrorizer and Metal Maniacs magazines.— Metal Press
Recorded and released in 2009, 'Live Inferno' is a limited edition LP from the UK on Back On Black, capturing Emperor's powerful live presence with 29 tracks across two discs.
The 2001 UK limited edition picture disc LP of 'Prometheus' showcases an artistic and progressive approach, featuring 9 tracks and multiple pressing versions.
In 1992 and 1993, band members faced incarceration for criminal activities in Norway, leading to lineup changes and temporary suspension of group activity.
Emperor formed in 1991 in Notodden, Norway, initially consisting of Samoth, Ihsahn, and Mortiis, evolving from a death metal background to black metal pioneers.
Official store
T-shirts, posters, accessories and limited editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Samoth (guitar/drums), Ihsahn (guitar/vocals), and Mortiis (bass) founded Emperor in 1991 in Norway.
Emperor is primarily known for Norwegian black metal with symphonic and progressive elements.
The album was released in 1994 and is a key record in their catalog.
'Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk' from 1997 is noted for its complex, progressive black metal style.
Yes, several Emperor vinyl records like 'In The Nightside Eclipse' and 'Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk' are available on the vinyl market in France.
Original vinyl pressings of key albums can be scarce and often command higher prices among collectors.
Yes, the band reunited for live shows between 2005 and 2007, and again in 2014 for tour dates.
The band recorded in Norwegian studios, evolving their sound from raw black metal to symphonic metal on subsequent albums.
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