[1] Some of the band's albums are heavily folk influenced, while others have a more traditional symphonic black metal sound.

In September 2008, Einherjer announced that they would reunite to do some selected shows across Europe in 2009, including the Ragnarök, Kaltenbach and Wacken festivals.

The band signed with Indie Recordings in December 2010; their first album in eight years, Norrøn was released in September 2011.

[3] The band's name is taken from Norse mythology, where the term Einherjar describes the slain warriors who have gone to Valhalla and joined Odin's table.

A new vocalist joined them in 2005, Siggy Olaisen, The band only released one demo, ...Beyond Recognition, and one album—also named Battered—before disbanding.