Country of origin: Sweden
Location: Umeå, Västerbotten
Status: Unknown
Formed in: 1993

Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Lyrical themes: Evil, Nature (early); Satanism, Destruction (later)
Last label: Avantgarde Music
Years active: 1992 (as Pain), 1992-1993 (as Ancient), 1993-?
This band is not to be confused with the occult rock band Ancient VVisdom from Austin, Texas.

1992 Formed by Marcus E. Norman in Umeå, Sweden under the name Pain, then Ancient. The demotape "In the Eye of the Serpent" is recorded in 1993. After the release of the demo the band changes its name into Ancient Wisdom and in December of 1993, their second demo "Through Rivers of the Eternal Blackness" is recorded.

Signs a record deal with the Italian label Avantgarde Music.
1994 In December, the debut album For Snow Covered the Northland is recorded. Due to some technical errors this album is not released until 1996, and during this time Marcus E. Norman decides to continue Ancient Wisdom on his own.
1996 For Snow Covered the Northland is released.
1997 The release of The Calling.
1998 First meant to be a mini-cd, the first part of And the Physical Shape of Light Bled is recorded.
1998 Ancient Wisdom appear on the "A Call To Irons - A Tribute To Iron Maiden" CD, released by Dwell Records, covering the song "Powerslave".
1999 The decision is made to release a full length album instead. More material is composed and recorded at the end of November.
2000 And the Physical Shape of Light Bled is released.
2003 The fourth fullenght album, Cometh Doom, Cometh Death is recorded.
2004 The release of Cometh Doom, Cometh Death.

MEMBERS

Vargher All instruments, Vocals (1993-?)
See also: Bewitched, Eudaimony, Naglfar, Trinitas, Havayoth, ex-Throne of Ahaz, ex-Ancient

DISCOGRAPHY

Through Rivers of the Eternal Blackness Demo 1994
For Snow Covered the Northland Full-length 1996 2 (94%)
The Calling Full-length 1997 1 (70%)
...and the Physical Shape of Light Bled Full-length 2000 2 (90%)
Cometh Doom, Cometh Death Full-length 2004