Emperor consists of , Ihsahn (lead guitar; vocals; synthesizers), , Samoth (lead and rhythm guitars), , Trym (drums; percussion).
Emperor is a seminal and infamous Norwegian black metal band that was formed in 1991, dissolved in 2001, and reformed in late 2005. The group was founded by Samoth on drums and vocals and Ihsahn on guitar.
In their youth, Ihsahn and Samoth met at a rock music seminar. The two young men began playing together under various names; first Dark Device, then Xerasia, then Embryonic. The group soon evolved into the now well-known band Thou Shalt Suffer.
