Nocturna

Nocturna are a Norwegian black metal band from Notodden, Norway, formed in 1993 by main contributing band members Nocturna Sublimina Sepulturum and Abyssus, real names Johe Vigde and Petr Kristens. Other members of the band include Kristian Visten (guitar), Hansen Ivegst (bass), Victoria Kristens (keyboards), and Peter Grukken (drums). Though the band have gone through several line-up changes over the years, Johe Vigde and Petr Kristens are the two longest running band members.

Formation and early years (1991-1993)
Johe Vigde (age 19) and Petrovin "Petr" Kristens (age 20) met at a local Notodden club showcasing black metal acts, in particular natives Emperor. According to Vigde and Kristens, they were heavily influenced by the new black metal. They formed a band in 1991, Decessum, consisting of themselves and Peter Grukken on drums. The band lasted only two years, and dissolved by 1993. Vidge, Kristens and Grukken stuck together, and formed a new band, Nocturna. They recruited Jonas Henrikten on guitars and Joachim Idved on bass. The band recorded their first EP, 1993's "Nutritor Monasteriense", and were soon picked up by Hans Skökog, who was also at the time working with Yggdrasill Burning.

Deus Contemno Letalis and sucess (1993-1995)
In 1993, out of nowhere, Nocturna released their debut album, Deus Contemno Letalis, meaning "God Hates Mortals" in Latin. According to Johe Vigde the moment they released the album and garnered acclaim changed his life forever.

Discography

 * 1) "Deus Contemno Letalis" (1993)