Nils Ivar Martila founded the band in Bergen in the nineties. After recording “more sombre than life” they went touring for a few years in Norway (and Sweden). In 2001 the band broke up, right before releasing a full length album.

With a complete new line-up Martila started up the band again in Oslo. In 2009 the touring began. In 2010 Claymords released the album “Theories Written Black” After good reviews on the album (since 2009) the band was positioning them as strong live act.

On stage the band has had snakes, flames, poet and female duet partners (growling/clean). Intense energy, blistering guitar work by Sune Eggen and high quality entertainment is what you can expect at a Claymords gig. Claymords has appeared in every major media in Norway, known for being a different and bolder act.