When discussing the early years of Norwegian Black Metal, there are a few band names that always manage to crop up sooner or later, either due to being a direct musical influence on the scene or simply because they featured musicians who later became key figures in Norwegian Black Metal.

Old Funeral were active from 1988 to 1992 and belong to both of these categories, because in addition to being one of the very first Norwegian Death Metal bands, they are also known these days for having featured several members in their line-up who would later go on to become pioneers of Norwegian Black ...