Norwegian black metal band Khold formed in Oslo in the year 2000, by Gard & Sarke (currently seen in his own, self-named act, alongside Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto). Khold is what emerged out of the ashes of the cult band Tulus. They have recorded 5 albums to date, & have successfully toured with bands such as Satyricon & Behemoth in the past. Khold is also notable for their use of old Norse for song-titles & lyrics. Masterpiss of Pain was Khold's debut album, released in 2001 on Moonfog Productions & was recorded at Panser Studios (Arcturus, Chrome Division, Fleurety) in Oslo. Masterpiss of Pain also features a guest appearance by Galder (Old Man's Child, Dimmu Borgir) on the track Rovnatt. This edition of the album includes a bonus demo version of the song Jol recorded by the band in 2000, which had originally led to the band inking a deal with Moonfog Productions.