sentences:  The band began performing in local Bergen festivals, and in 1993, the band released their debut demo, "Helheim", distributed only within Norway.Soon after the release of their first demo, the band began working on new material, again as a three-piece after Nidhogg, who had joined the band briefly, left the band again.In mid-1994, the band's second demo, "Nidr ok Nordr liggr Helvegr", ("Netherwards and Northwards lies Helheim") was released, and caught the attention of German label Solistitium (now Millennium Music).