Tristania

Tristania was a band from Norway, formed in 1995 by Morten Veland, Einar Moen and Kenneth Ølsson. Tristania's music is usually classified as Gothic metal with death/doom influences, due to its strong tie and legacy within the gothic metal history. Their songs largely deal with dark and sentimental topics, including depression, sadness, suicide, love, absence, and anger. On 17 September 2022, due to inactivity, they announced their official disbandment. Final line-up Anders Høyvik Hidle – lead guitar (1995-2022) / unclean vocals (2006-2022) Einar Moen – keyboards, programming (1995-2022) Mariangela Demurtas – clean vocals (2007-2022) Gyri Smørdal Losnegaard – rhythm guitar (2009-2022) Ole Vistnes – bass, backing vocals (2009-2022) Tarald Lie Jr. – drums (2010-2022) Kjetil Nordhus – vocals, acoustic guitar (2010-2022) Former members Morten Veland – unclean vocals, rhythm guitar (1995–2000) Rune Østerhus – bass (1995–2009) Kenneth Olsson – drums (1995–2010) Vibeke Stene – vocals (1996–2007) Kjetil Ingebrethsen – unclean vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (2002–2006) Østen Bergøy – vocals (2001–2010) Svein Terje Solvang – rhythm guitar (2006–2008)