Artist page · 03/07/2026
About
11 vinyl releases blending black metal with avant-garde, Candlelight label originals and rare limited editions.
Originating from Notodden, Norway, Ihsahn is the solo project of Vegard Sverre Tveitan, born in 1975. Over the years, he has pushed the boundaries of black metal through progressive, avant-garde, and symphonic elements. Albums like 'After', 'Eremita', and 'Das Seelenbrechen' have been released on Candlelight Records and are available on vinyl in diverse editions, including limited and test pressings.
He performs most instruments and vocals himself, collaborating occasionally with musicians like Asgeir Mickelson on drums and Lars Koppang Norberg and Jørgen Munkeby on bass and saxophone respectively. Vinyl availability spans original pressings and reissues worldwide, with prices ranging broadly in the collector market.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Candlelight Records · 2024
Candlelight Records · 2018
Candlelight Records · 2016
Candlelight Records · 2013
Candlelight Records · 2012
Candlelight Records · 2010
Candlelight Records · 2008
Candlelight Records · 2006Playlist
The tracks that sum up Ihsahn's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Expands Ihsahn's sonic palette with 8-string guitar and complex rhythms, featuring contributions from prominent session musicians.
An atmospheric blend of heavy and progressive metal with a 10-track lineup, available in original UK pressings on Back On Black.
A critical record fusing prog rock intensity and black metal with 11 tracks, represented in multiple vinyl pressings worldwide.
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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.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Ihsahn recorded most instruments and vocals himself, showcasing a highly personal and intricate approach to metal composition.— Album liner notes
In 2024, Ihsahn released his self-titled album on Candlelight Records, available in several vinyl pressings including a worldwide original and German edition with catalog numbers CNDL800233P and CNDL800236P.
A rare white label test pressing of 'Das Seelenbrechen' was issued in the UK in 2013 by Back On Black, notable for its limited availability and collectible value.
Each of Ihsahn's early solo albums notably features Asgeir Mickelson on drums, contributing a consistent rhythmic foundation across the progressive black metal landscape.
The 2010 album 'After' is distinguished by Ihsahn's use of an 8-string guitar, broadening his range of rhythmic and melodic expressions in black metal.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Ihsahn's music blends black metal with progressive, avant-garde, and symphonic metal elements.
Many of Ihsahn's albums are released on Candlelight Records, known for metal and rock vinyl pressings.
The album 'Eremita' features 11 tracks, combining intense progressive metal with black metal influences.
Yes, limited edition vinyl pressings exist for albums like 'After' and 'Eremita', often with exclusive packaging.
Original UK pressings like Back On Black's 'Das Seelenbrechen' and 'Eremita' test pressings are sought after.
Ihsahn hails from Notodden, Norway, where he began his solo career after his band endeavors.
Original 2024 Candlelight worldwide pressings have the catalog number CNDL800233P and distinct cover art.
'South Winds' is among the top streamed tracks, reflecting his blend of progressive and black metal styles.
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