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Ásmegin

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Ásmegin is a Norwegian folk/viking metal band formed in 1998. The name comes from Old Norse and means "By the Might of the Æsir" or "By the Might of the Gods". Ásmegin's lyrics are written in Norwegian as well as some in Old Norse and older Norwegian. Some of the tracks on Hin vordende Sod og Sø are modeled after the Norwegian play Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen. Their new studio album, Arv, was released in November 2008.

Current line-up
Erik Rasmussen - harsh vocals, drums (2003—present)
Lars Fredrik Frøislie - keyboards, piano, mellotron (2003—present)
Marius Olaussen - guitars, bass, mandolin, accordion, mellotron, piano (1998—present)
Raymond Håkenrud - guitars, bass, vocals, piano (2001—present)
Tomas Torgersbråten - bass (1998—present) (is not playing on "Arv")
Former members
Bjørn Olav Holter - vocals (2001—2003)
Skule Jarl (Nordalv) - drums (1998—2001)
Iving Mundilfarne - flute, guitars (1998—1999)
Auðrvinr Sigurdsson - guitars, vocals (1998—2001)
Anders Torp - drums (1999)
Tommy Brandt - drums (2001—2007)
Ingvild Johannesen (Sareeta) - vocals & fiddle (2003—2007)
Lars Nedland - clean vocals
Discography
Studio albums
Hin Vordende Sod & Sø (2003)
Arv (2008)
Naar Rimkalkene Heves
Naar Rimkalkene Heves is a demo released on September 1, 1999 by Valgalder Records.

Track listing
"Valgalder" – 4:54
"Alvesang Fager" – 4:12
"Over Havet" – 3:45
"Vargdans" – 4:18
Personnel
Auðrvinr Sigurdsson – lead vocals
Marius Olaussen – lead and rhythm guitars, synth, vocals
Tomas Torgersbråten – bass, backing vocals
Martin Kneppen – drums, backing vocals
Anders Torp – drums