Ophthalamia was an experimental Swedish doom-/black metal band with notable former vocalists Shadow (aka Jon Nodtveidt of Dissection) and Legion (ex. Marduk). Biography Ophthalamia was a Swedish doom metal/black metal band with a strong fantasy-theme started in 1989 by vocalist ALL and guitarist IT, both also active in Abruptum and Vondur. The band named themselves Ophthalamia after a fantasy-world created by IT. He created and named the geography, the land's creatures and a language for Ophthalamians. The Goddess of this world is a demon woman called Elishia. Almost all songs written by the band are connected in some way to this fantasy-world. Their last album though, features lyrics inspired by MacBeth. Their style is a blend of doom/black metal, bringing together elements from both genres. Apart from their music, they are also notable for the members' various connections to other bands. The vocals were initially handled b

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