Elgibbor

Elgibbor, also known as Jarek Pozarycki (age 41) or Fire, is an unblack metal project, that started in 1999.[4][5][6] The band went on a hiatus around 2017, but reconvened with a full-lineup in 2020, consisting mostly of former live members.[7]

Elgibbor
OriginPoland
GenresUnblack metal,[1] atmospheric black metal, black metal, Christian metal,[1] extreme metal,[2] ambient black metal[3]
InstrumentsVocals, guitars, bass guitar, drums, keyboards
Years active1999–present
LabelsGSR, Sullen, Open Grave, Metal Pulse Radio, Shigionoth, Eternal, SkyBurnsBlack, Vision of God, Son of Man
Associated acts
WebsiteElgibbor on Facebook
MembersFire
Azahel
Sebat
Ruah
Pathos

Background

Elgibbor started in between 1996-1998,[8] but did not truly do anything until 1999 as an unblack metal.[9] The project has released 12 studio albums and several demos, EPs and singles. The name of the project means, "God Almighty".[10] Jarek, before becoming a Christian, was a Satanist.[11] Since becoming a Christian, his faith has been the foundation of his band.[12] Although Elgibbor is a one man band, founded by Fire, the band played out live at Audiofeed Festival 2017, with the lineup of Fire on guitar, former Frost Like Ashes bandmates Azahel on vocals and Sebat on guitar, Ascending King brainchild Ruah on bass, and bandmate Taberah of Katharos on drums.[13] In 2020, the band reconvened with many of the live members returning - Azahel on vocals, Fire on guitars, Sebat on guitars, and Ruah on bass. Taberah was unable to return to the lineup due to personal reasons, which led to the induction of Pathøs (Symphony of Heaven) into the band.[7]

Influences

Fire stated in an interview that his influences "always come from Jesus" and he does not listen to secular metal.[14] When he says it "always comes from Jesus", he is implying that he only listens to Christian metal artists, including Crimson Moonlight, Arvinger, Drottnar, and Antestor.[14]

Members

Current

Name Instrument Years Other groups
Jarek "Fire" Pozarycki vocals, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards 1996–present Blaze, Nuclear Blaze, Katharos, Ithiel, No Return to My Vomit, Fire Throne, Frost Like Ashes, Old Man Frost, Tertullian, Katumus, Knights of the New Temple, Boanerges, Sacred Revelation, Tordenskrall, SerpEnd, Pozar, Koronatizor
Nyk "Azahael" Ediger vocals 2017, 2020-present Frost Like Ashes, Old Man Frost, Heirborne, Unblack Metal Fist, Ecthirion, Possession
Mike "Sebat" Larson guitars 2017, 2020-present Frost Like Ashes, Old Man Frost, Unblack Metal Fist, Comatose, World Funeral, The Holy Hand of Winter
Aaron "Ruah" Kirby bass 2017, 2020-present Ascending King, Dryline, Thief on the Cross, Symphony of Heaven
Logan "Pathos" Thompson drums 2020-present Symphony of Heaven, The Abrasive Realization, Timōrātus, Death Requisite, Enemy of Satan, The Holy Hand of Winter, Koronatizor

Elgibbor is primarily a solo project, but have had two other members.

Former

  • Thunder Morr – drums (2012–2014)
  • Kalle "Armath Sargon" Kannisto – effects, keyboards, choirs (2012–2015)

Live Members

Name Instrument Years active Other projects
Michael "Taberah" Carriker drums 2017 Katharos, Tordenskrall

Discography

Studio albums

  • Apolutrosis (2004)
  • Halal (2005)
  • Satan Is Defeated (2007)
  • Stronger Than Hell (2007)
  • Fireland (2008)
  • Repent or Perish (2008)
  • War (2009)
  • Soterion Apollumi Hamartia (2010)
  • The Imminent Invasion (2011)
  • The Dungeons of Hell (2012)[2]
  • The Path of Suffering (2014)[15]
  • Revenger of Blood (2016)
  • Resist Him (2017)
EPs
  • Halal – Where Death Is Your Victory (2006; split with Moriah)
  • The Inextinguishable Blaze (2006)
  • Slava Bogu (2011; split w/ Pilgrimage)

Demos

  • Elgibbor (2000)
  • Berit (2002)
  • Satan Is Defeated (2003)
  • Confessions (2004)
  • Like a Lamb to the Slaughter (2005)

Singles

  • "Armageddon" (2015)
  • "The Lamp" (2015)
  • "The Beast Out of the Earth" (2015)
  • "The Separation" (2015)
  • "Deliverer" (2015)
  • "Righteousness" (2015)
  • "My Light Upon Your Path" (2016)
  • "Fire and Sword" (2016)
  • "The Sound of Your Voice" (2016)
  • "Vision of Darkness" (2016)
  • "The Anchor" (2016)
  • "Repent One Day Before You Die!" (2016)
  • "From Hell to the Sky" (2016)

References
  1. Metal Mania Sayuki. "Faith in God though it is black metal! Is it? Interview with Elgibbor, a mysteriously unblacked metal band!". Qetic. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  2. Terry, Daniel J (August 8, 2012). "Elgibbor – The Dungeons of Hell Review". Untombed. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  3. Gatto, Chris. "Elgibbor – The Path of Suffering". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  4. Plantinga, Jacob (February 8, 2014). "Fire Elgibbor wants to bring light into the darkness" (in Dutch). Rock Life. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  5. "Elgibbor / Interview". Metal Pulse Radio. February 8, 2009. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  6. Beling, Pamela Annee (March 29, 2012). "Elgibbor – New Release! Coming April 14th". Untombed. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  7. Beard, Mason (March 4, 2020). "Elgibbor Rises Again". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  8. Sauers, Isaac. "An Evening With Elgibbor". Metal Mofos. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  9. xFiruath (January 17, 2011). "Fire of Unblack Metal Band Elgibbor Talks Christianity in Black Metal". Metal Underground. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  10. "Elgibbor interview". Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  11. Lucas (September 12, 2008). "Elgibbor interview". Metal Storm. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  12. H., Dale (February 8, 2009). "Elgibbor Interview". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  13. "I want to say Big Thanks to Taberah, Azahel, Sebat, Ascending King..." Facebook. July 6, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  14. E., Daniele. "Intervista - Elgibbor (English)". Whitemetal.it. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  15. Gatto, Chris. "Elgibbor - The Path of Suffering". HM Magazine. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
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