Finally, in 1999, the label Ars Metalli got in touch with Helheim, wanting to sign them for a one-album contract. With the release of the second album, the band's contract to Solistitium Records was fulfilled, and the band was without a label for two years. In 1996, Helheim followed up with a European tour.Īfter the tour, the band began recording their second album, Av Norrøn Ætt ("Of Norse Lineage"). The band signed to the label and released their debut album, Jormundgand (named for the World Serpent, Jörmungandr), which was recorded in Grieghallen in 1995. In mid-1994, the band's second demo, Nidr ok Nordr liggr Helvegr, ("Netherwards and Northwards lies Helheim") was released, and caught the attention of German label Solistitium (now Millennium Music). Soon after the release of their first demo, the band began working on new material, again as a three-piece after Nidhogg, who had joined the band briefly, left the band again. The band began performing in local Bergen festivals, and in 1993, the band released their debut demo, Helheim, distributed only within Norway. Helheim was founded in 1992 by V’gandr (bass, vocals) and H’grimnir (guitar, vocals), who added drummer Hrymr.
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