In a profound loss for the black metal and avant-garde music community, Tore Ylvisaker, the long-time keyboardist of the Norwegian band Ulver, passed away on August 16, 2024, the day he turned 54. The band announced his passing through a heartfelt message on their social media, expressing their deep sorrow:
“It is with a void in our hearts that we must inform you that Tore Ylvisaker (Ylwizaker), our brother for nearly thirty years, has died.”
Ylvisaker’s death marks the end of an era for Ulver, a band known for its continuous evolution in sound—from black metal roots to experimental and electronic music. Tore joined the band in 1998, contributing to the conceptual album Themes from William Blake’s The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, and was involved in all subsequent Ulver releases, including their latest, Flowers of Evil (2020).
Beyond his work with Ulver, Ylvisaker was an accomplished sound engineer and producer, collaborating with notable acts like Ihsahn, Star of Ash, Mayhem, and Arcturus. His death leaves a significant void in the Norwegian music scene, where his influence extended far beyond his work as a musician.
Understandably, Ulver has announced a hiatus to mourn the loss of their beloved bandmate, whose creativity and friendship shaped their music for decades.
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