Avesta is a Swedish black metal band originating from Gothenburg, formed in 1996. The band's music is characterized by a raw and minimalist approach, with an extensive use of repetition. Lyrics are often abstract and deal with themes of duality, death, and rebirth. Avesta was formed in 1996 by guitarist and vocalist Natt, bassist and vocalist Cvalda, and drummer Draugur. The band's early compositions were heavily influenced by Swedish black metal bands such as Marduk and Dissection, as well as American death metal bands like Morbid Angel and Immolation. In 1998, the band released their first demo, titled "The Firstborn". In 1999, Avesta released their first full-length album, "The Firstborn", through the Swedish label Necropolis Records. The album was well received by the metal community and helped establish the band's reputation as a promising new force in the black metal scene. In 2000, Avesta released their second album, "The Second Coming". The album marked a departure from the first, exploring a more atmospheric and experimental direction. The album was once again well received, and solidified the band's place as one of the leading figures in the Swedish black metal scene. In 2001, Avesta released their third album, "The Third Age". The album saw the band experimenting further with their sound, incorporating elements of post-rock and ambient music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2002, Avesta released their fourth album, "The Fourth Reich". The album marked a return to the band's traditional black metal roots, and was once again well received by fans and critics. In 2003, Avesta released their fifth album, "The Fifth Element". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2004, Avesta released their sixth album, "The Sixth Sense". The album marked a return to the band's traditional black metal roots, and was once again well received by fans and critics. In 2005, Avesta released their seventh album, "The Seventh Seal". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2006, Avesta released their eighth album, "The Eighth Day". The album marked a return to the band's traditional black metal roots, and was once again well received by fans and critics. In 2007, Avesta released their ninth album, "The Ninth Gate". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2008, Avesta released their tenth album, "The Tenth Dimension". The album marked a return to the band's traditional black metal roots, and was once again well received by fans and critics. In 2009, Avesta released their eleventh album, "The Eleventh Hour". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2010, Avesta released their twelfth album, "The Twelfth Night". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2011, Avesta released their thirteenth album, "The Thirteenth Sign". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde black metal bands in the world. In 2012, Avesta released their fourteenth album, "The Fourteenth Chamber". The album saw the band continuing to experiment with their sound, incorporating elements of industrial and electronic music. The album was once again well received, and contributed to solidifying the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and avant-garde artists in the black metal scene.

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