Weltschmerz is a Dutch black metal band known for their ferocious live performances. The band was founded in 2009 by Hręsvelg, Valr and Hreim and was later amended by bassist Vidar. Vidar and Weltschmerz parted ways late 2013 due to differences within the band. After releasing several demos and the addition of guitarist Eitr in 2012, Weltschmerz released its first full-length album in 2014 entitled Odium Humani Generis through Immortal Frost Productions. The band has since then been taking Europe by storm with live appearances in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany and Switzerland.
Chronology
2009 |
Weltschmerz is formed by Valr (drums), Hręsvelg (guitar) and Hreim (vocals) |
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Debut EP Cry For War is released |
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Vidar joins on bass later in the year |
2010 |
First live shows |
2011 |
Promo 2011 is released |
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4-way split Dutch and Canadian Annihilation is released |
2012 |
Eitr joins Weltschmerz on guitar |
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First international show (Germany) |
2013 |
First show in Belgium |
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Weltschmerz parts ways with Vidar |
2014 |
First full-length album Odium Humani Generis is released after signing with Immortal Frost Productions |
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First shows in France, Denmark, Switzerland and the Czech Republic |
2015 |
More shows at home and abroad |
2015 |
Recording of second full-length album commences |
2017 |
Weltschmerz parts ways with Eitr and Hreim, though Eitr keeps supporting the band as a live member |
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The band is now a two-piece |
2018 |
Weltschmerz signs with Redefining Darkness Records for the release of their second full-length album |
