Antestor is a Norwegian unblack/Christian black metal band formed in 1990. Reviews characterize their music as atmospheric black metal with doom and melodic elements and lyrical focus on Christian themes; their releases include Martyrium, The Return Of The Black Death and The Forsaken.

Formed in 1990 in Norway (originally under the name Crush Evil). Considered a pioneer of the unblack/Christian black metal movement. Early releases faced controversy and distribution problems noted in contemporary reviews.

DeBaser reviews praise Antestor's pioneering unblack/Christian black metal, highlighting atmosphere, doom influences and standout tracks. Martyrium is seen as raw and formative; The Return Of The Black Death and The Forsaken are frequently described as landmark, atmospheric works. Reviewers note both compositional immaturity on early material and strong, memorable moments.

For:Fans of black metal, extreme/atmospheric metal listeners, and those interested in Christian/unblack metal history.

 Antestor is a Norwegian Black Metal band, one of the first to write lyrics about Christian themes and antithetical subjects (such as the defeat of evil in favor of good) compared to what this genre has accustomed us to.

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 Antestor plays supplications, invocations, fears, faith, and pains that stir the soul: Black Metal that goes to Heaven.

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 Martyrium can be defined, if not as the first example, perhaps the second (the first being probably "Hellig Husvart" by Horde) of Unblack Metal or Christian Black Metal in history.

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