Steingrim Torson a.k.a Mehimoloth: Celestial Bloodshed, Grenjar

"Mehimoloth: Cursed, scarred and forever possessed"

Steingrim Torson a.k.a Mehimoloth was a Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, most notable for his stay in the black metal band Celestial Bloodshed as a front-man. He had actively participated in similar extreme acts playing various instruments in bands like Grenjar, Selvhat, Kaosritual to name a few.

Born in the early 1980’s in the dismal city of Trondheim, Mehimoloth joined forces alongside Luctus and Tiller forming the soul-igniting, darker than black Celestial Bloodshed in the dawn of the new millennium. The band shared members with One Tail, One head, Mare and Kaosritual. He bloomed into the Norwegian black metal scene by involving in bands like Grenjar, Selvhat and Jammerskrik simultaneously whilst focusing on Celestial Bloodshed and Grenjar as major projects. During the years 2002 to 2006, he established himself as an ominous front-man and musician altogether, contributing in almost all of his musical projects. His stints in these years served to be his most active years as a multi-talented musician.

Grenjar released 4 demos and 2 splits; Selvhat released an EP, album and a demo each; Unbeing and One Tail, One Head released 2 demos respectively; Kaosritual released a demo and an album; Jammerskrik released a demo and Celestial Bloodshed released an EP and an album with Mehimoloth before his tragic demise. All of his projects turned defunct and split-up after his death except for Celestial Bloodshed, who released another album, single and split album featuring Mehimoloth (as S.T) on vocals (i.e. the tracks were recorded before his death).

Location of Torson's death in Byesen, Trondheim

In the night of April 30/May 1, 2009, Steingrim’s life came to an unfortunate end when he ended up being in the receiving end of an accidental gunshot at the tender age of 25. He was shot dead in his friend’s apartment in Byesen, a district in Trondheim. The 20 year old male charged of the murder was described to be Torson’s “best friend” who had no explanation of how the gun went off. According to the suspect’s attorney, Morten Aalberg, the shot was fired at a closed range and Torson fell backwards but the rest of the devastating incident was blurred in his memory.

Like the tragic ends of Dead, Euronymous, Shadow, Quorthon, Grim, Trondr and Valefor, black metal lost yet another evil genius who had contributed immensely to revive and maintain the legacy of black metal. His contributions in black metal masterpieces like “Cursed, scarred and forever possessed(2008)”, ”Gjennom Mørket Famlende(2008)” will remain as a testimony to his greatness. Steingrim Torson a.k.a Mehimoloth will always be remembered as a man gifted with a voice as hoarse and sinister as the devil himself and a truly multi-talented musician, who is now reigning in the realm of the dark ones.

All praise to thee!

Born in: 1983

Birthplace: Trondheim, Norway

Band(s) involved: Celestial Bloodshed, Grenjar, Miseria X, Kaosritual, Unbeing, One Tail One Head, Jammerskrik, Selvhat

Passed on: Night of April 30/May 1, 2009

Cause of death: Murder (gunshot to the stomach)

INTERVIEWS

http://ravishinggrimness.blogspot.com/2008/09/defenders-ov-faith-celestial-bloodshed.html (Celestial Bloodshed interview)

None conducted with Steingrim exclusively.

TRIBUTE TO STEINGRIM

A tribute song in memory of Steingrim was recorded by the Norwegian black metal band Slagmaur in their 2009's full-length album Von Rov Shelter.

DOWNLOADS

CELESTIAL BLOODSHED- CURSED, SCARRED AND FOREVER

POSSESSED [2008]

TRACKS:

1. Intro

2. Cursed, scarred and forever possessed

3. Sign of the zodiac

4. Truth is truth, beyond the god

5. All praise to thee

6. Gospel of hate

7. The demon of old

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