The band that would eventually become Darkthrone formed in late 1986 in Kolbotn , a small town south of Oslo . Originally known as Black Death, they were a death metal band composed of Gylve Nagell , Ivar Enger , and Anders Risberget. Their primary inspirations included Autopsy , Venom , Hellhammer , Celtic Frost , Slayer , and Nocturnus . In late 1987, the band changed their name to Darkthrone and welcomed Dag Nilsen as a new member. Ted Skjellum joined in the spring of 1988, replacing Risberget. During 1988 and 1989, the band independently released four demo tapes: Land of Frost , A New Dimension , Thulcandra , and Cromlech .
Band formed as Black Death
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