Green Carnation has 14 people listed as members according to MusicBrainz, retrieved 2026-10-09. This article presents the full list of members, their roles, years active, and related line-up details based on that database.
Current Members
- Tchort – guitar, 1990–1992, 1998–present
- Kjetil Nordhus – lead vocals, 2001–2007, 2014–present
- Stein Roger Sordal – background vocals, guitar, bass guitar, 2001–2007, 2014–present
- Michael Krumins – guitar, 2003–2007, 2014–present
- Kenneth Silden – piano, keyboards, 2005–2007, 2014–present
- Jonathan Alejandro Perez – drums, 2016–present
Former Members
- Anders Kobro – percussion, drums, 1990–1991, 1990–1991, 2001–2007, 2001–2007
- Christopher Botteri – bass guitar, 1990–1991, 1998–2001
- Richart Olsen – lead vocals, 1990–1991
- X:Botteri – guitar, 1990–1991, 1998–2001
- Alf Tore Leangel – percussion, drums, 1998–2001, 1998–2001
- Bernt Moen – piano, keyboards, 2001–2004, 2001–2004
- Bjørn Harstad – guitar, 2001–2003
- Tommy Jackson – percussion, drums, 2005–2007, 2005–2007
Original Line-up
MusicBrainz does not mark any members as original, so this section is omitted.
Line-up Timeline
| Member | Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Anders Kobro | percussion, drums | 1990–1991, 1990–1991, 2001–2007, 2001–2007 |
| Christopher Botteri | bass guitar | 1990–1991, 1998–2001 |
| Richart Olsen | lead vocals | 1990–1991 |
| Tchort | guitar | 1990–1992, 1998–present |
| X:Botteri | guitar | 1990–1991, 1998–2001 |
| Alf Tore Leangel | percussion, drums | 1998–2001, 1998–2001 |
| Bernt Moen | piano, keyboards | 2001–2004, 2001–2004 |
| Bjørn Harstad | guitar | 2001–2003 |
| Kjetil Nordhus | lead vocals | 2001–2007, 2014–present |
| Stein Roger Sordal | background vocals, guitar, bass guitar | 2001–2007, 2001–2007, 2001–2007, 2014–present, 2014–present, 2014–present |
| Michael Krumins | guitar | 2003–2007, 2014–present |
| Kenneth Silden | piano, keyboards | 2005–2007, 2005–2007, 2014–present, 2014–present |
| Tommy Jackson | percussion, drums | 2005–2007, 2005–2007 |
| Jonathan Alejandro Perez | drums | 2016–present |
Line-ups and Albums
This section relates Green Carnation’s studio albums to the members active during each album’s release year, based solely on the years provided in MusicBrainz.
- Journey to the End of the Night (2000): In 2000, the members active were Tchort (guitar, 1998–present), Christopher Botteri (bass guitar, 1998–2001), X:Botteri (guitar, 1998–2001), and Alf Tore Leangel (percussion, drums, 1998–2001). No other members are listed as active in 2000.
- Light of Day, Day of Darkness (2001): For the year 2001, the active members were Tchort (guitar, 1998–present), Anders Kobro (percussion, drums, 2001–2007), Bernt Moen (piano, keyboards, 2001–2004), Kjetil Nordhus (lead vocals, 2001–2007), Stein Roger Sordal (background vocals, guitar, bass guitar, 2001–2007), Alf Tore Leangel (percussion, drums, 1998–2001), and X:Botteri (guitar, 1998–2001). Bjørn Harstad also began in 2001 but is recorded as active from 2001–2003.
- A Blessing in Disguise (2003): Members active in 2003 included Tchort (guitar), Anders Kobro (percussion, drums), Bernt Moen (piano, keyboards, until 2004), Bjørn Harstad (guitar, 2001–2003), Kjetil Nordhus (lead vocals), Stein Roger Sordal (background vocals, guitar, bass guitar), and Michael Krumins (guitar, starting 2003).
- The Quiet Offspring (2005): In 2005, active members were Tchort (guitar), Anders Kobro (percussion, drums), Kjetil Nordhus (lead vocals), Stein Roger Sordal (background vocals, guitar, bass guitar), Michael Krumins (guitar), Kenneth Silden (piano, keyboards, 2005–2007), and Tommy Jackson (percussion, drums, 2005–2007). Bernt Moen had left by 2004, and Bjørn Harstad by 2003.
- The Acoustic Verses (2006): The line-up in 2006 was the same as 2005, with Tchort (guitar), Anders Kobro (percussion, drums), Kjetil Nordhus (lead vocals), Stein Roger Sordal (background vocals, guitar, bass guitar), Michael Krumins (guitar), Kenneth Silden (piano, keyboards), and Tommy Jackson (percussion, drums) all active.
- Leaves of Yesteryear (2020): For 2020, members active were Tchort (guitar, 1998–present), Kjetil Nordhus (lead vocals, 2014–present), Stein Roger Sordal (background vocals, guitar, bass guitar, 2014–present), Michael Krumins (guitar, 2014–present), Kenneth Silden (piano, keyboards, 2014–present), and Jonathan Alejandro Perez (drums, 2016–present). Anders Kobro and other former members were not active in this year.
- A Dark Poem, Part I: The Shores of Melancholia (2025): In 2025, the active members match those of 2020 plus Jonathan Alejandro Perez, who has been a member since 2016. The band members are Tchort, Kjetil Nordhus, Stein Roger Sordal, Michael Krumins, Kenneth Silden, and Jonathan Alejandro Perez.
- A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis (2026) and A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex (2026): For both 2026 albums, the line-up remains the same as 2025 with Tchort, Kjetil Nordhus, Stein Roger Sordal, Michael Krumins, Kenneth Silden, and Jonathan Alejandro Perez all active.
How This List Was Compiled
The list of Green Carnation members was compiled exclusively from the ‘member of band’ relations on MusicBrainz, specifically from the page for Green Carnation retrieved on 2026-10-09. Only members with a ‘member of band’ relation were included; touring musicians, session players, collaborators, and other contributors are not listed, as they are not part of this database relation. The roles and years are reproduced exactly as provided by MusicBrainz without additions or assumptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many members of Green Carnation are listed?
- There are 14 members listed in total.
- Who are the members listed without an end date?
- The members without an end date, indicating current status, are Tchort, Kjetil Nordhus, Stein Roger Sordal, Michael Krumins, Kenneth Silden, and Jonathan Alejandro Perez.
- Who does MusicBrainz mark as original members?
- MusicBrainz does not mark any members as original for Green Carnation.
- Where does this data come from?
- The data comes from MusicBrainz, retrieved on 2026-10-09, reflecting the ‘member of band’ relations for Green Carnation.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a precise snapshot of Green Carnation’s membership history as recorded in MusicBrainz. It offers clarity on who was involved during key album releases and who remains active in the band today.
For detailed biographies or additional information beyond membership, consulting other sources or official band communications is recommended.
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