Emperor is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1991, regarded as highly influential by critics and emerging black metal bands. Members include; Ihsahn, Samoth, Trym Torson. Discography includes; In the Nightside Eclipse (1994), Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk (1997), IX Equilibrium (1999), Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire & Demise (2001). Tours include; 'Allelujah! Don't Bend! Ascend!, 'Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress', Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress, FIMAV, Monumental, Reunion, Tension 2013.