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Thursday, 03 September 2020 23:28

Vitam Aeternam

 

Vitam Aeternam is an experimental musical project formed by entities known as Jake Rosenberg (Desperate Machines, In Progress), Râhoola (A Flying Fish, ex-Inferzenal), and André Aaslie (Funeral, Profane Burial, Images At Twilight, Abyssic, Gromth, Woodwindz, and Omnia Moritur). It's through chance and shared musical values that such entities were able to create an original album full of complex, emotional, dramatic, haunting, melodic, intense, and cinematic music. An honest work from the subconscious depths, and a prodigious offspring of our interconnected digital zeitgeist.

 

Line up:

Jake Rosenberg   Keyboards, Piano, Programming, Sampling
Râhoola   Vox, Choir, Keyboards, Piano, Orch., Sound Design, Additional Guitars & Bass
André Aaslie   Piano, Orchestration, Moog, Mellotron & Additional Guitars

 

Discography:

Revelations of the Mother Harlot   Album   2022    Buy physical editions.    Buy digital downloads.
Redemption   Single   2022        Buy digital downloads.
The Self-Aware Frequency   Album   2020    Buy physical editions.    Buy digital downloads.
Human   Single   2020        Buy digital downloads.

 

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Thursday, 31 October 2019 20:58

Infringement

 

 

Infringement is a progressive rock band based in Oslo. The band came together on a cold November evening in 2015, when Stig André Clason, Kristoffer Utby, and Hans Andreas Brandal all met for the first time, to drink whiskey and discuss the idea of forming a new band.

In Springtime 2016, Espen Larsen joined the band on bass, and the band had decided to write a concept album, Transition. Released in May of 2017, it follows the development of a local society through the last couple of centuries. Focusing on one family across different generations, seen through the eyes of an anthropomorphic house.

To complete the lineup, Bård Thorstensen joined the band for the live shows and hasn't left since.

Infringement has been described as playing something in between neo-progressive rock and symphonic rock while flirting with various genres throughout their debut album. They touch on big groovy parts with funky rhythms, other times they clearly visit the 70s. A mix of melodious, symphonic rock with unexpected twists and progressive bar changes.

After spending the last two years writing, fine-tuning, and recording their next album, Infringement is now ready for the next chapter. Alienism, a large sounding, intense concept album peeks into the mind of patients at the Gentmire Institute, an institution at the forefront of psychiatrical innovation. We get the insights of the commissioner of Lunacy himself, and through his journals, we enter the world of The Alienist. So let us all escape reality and seek comfort in our minds.

 

Line up:

Hans Andreas Brandal   Vocals
Stig André Clason   Guitar and Vocals
Kristoffer Utby   Drums and Vocals
Bård Thorstensen   Keys
Espen Larsen   Bass

 

Discography:

Black Science and White Lies   Album   2024    Buy physical edition.    Buy digital download.
Alienism   Album   2019    Buy physical edition.    Buy digital download.
Transition   Album   2017    Buy physical edition.    

 

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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 20:28

Secret Chapter

 

At the end of the year 2017, we decided to gather this crazy collection of good friends and musicians who all share the same passion for powerful music. After years in various bands and projects, we finally had the time and effort to work and create a group together.

We decided to call this band SECRET CHAPTER!

As the year 2018 went by, many hours were spent to rewrite, record, produce and finalize old songs that were mostly written but now has brand new and exciting clothes.

We decided to name our first album, “CHAPTER ONE”!

Working together with Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studios, who did a fantastic job co-producing, mixing and mastering for us, we couldn’t be happier with the result!

At this point, we are stoked, excited, and looking forward to showing you what’s within the secret chapter!

 

Line up:

Ole Aleksander Wagenius   Vocals
Jon Aarseth   Guitars
Magnus Johansen   Keyboards
Stian Stensrud   Bass Guitar
Ronny Rocken Arntzen   Drums

 

Discography:

Chapter One   2019    Buy physical edition.    Buy digital download at Bandcamp or CD Baby.
Baptized in Ecstasy   2019        Buy digital download at Bandcamp or CD Baby
Blaze   2019        Buy digital download at Bandcamp or CD Baby

 

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Monday, 05 June 2017 19:02

Vanora

Vanora is a synergy of five talented young musicians springing out of Oslo, Norway. With their debut full-length album Momentum hitting the shelves on September 1st, 2017, Vanora will expose the world to its own inventive take on the metal music style. Blending razor-sharp guitar riffing with big synthesizers, sung vocals, screamed vocals and more, this quintet might just be your thing- and if you anyway are a fan of modern metal (i.e. TesseracT, Meshuggah, The Contortionist etc.), you should definitely check them out!

 

Line up:

Konrad Sandvik   Vocals
André Sørensen   Guitar
Christopher Glommen   Guitar
Steffen Johansen   Bass Guitar
Elias Pellicer   Drums

 

Discography:

Momentum   2017    Digipack CD    Digital Download
Origin   2014    EP (CD)

 

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Thursday, 16 March 2017 15:53

Critical Solution

Critical Solution is a Norwegian Horror Thrash band ready to release their new concept album Barbara the Witch. This will be Critical Solutions’ 3rd effort since 2013.

The band has toured Europe with bands like W.A.S.P, Marduk, Diamond Head to name a few, and is known for its theatrical themed shows. 

Described by some as the child of King Diamond and Testament with influences from Alice Cooper, Arthur Brown etc., the band is also known for having impressive guests on their albums with Michael Denner/Hank Shermann, Andy La Rocque, Arthur Brown, and Whit Crane etc. 

 

Line up:

Christer Slettebø   Vocals/Guitar
Egil Mydland   Drums
Eimund Grøsfjell   Bass Guitar
Bjørnar Grøsfjell   Guitar

 

Discography:

Barbara the Witch   2017    Digipack CD    Digital Download
Sleepwalker   2015    CD
The Death Lament   2014   EP (CD)
Evil Never Dies   2013    CD
Evidence of Things Unseen   2011    EP (CD)

 

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Saturday, 14 May 2016 00:19

Art of Deception

Out from the infamous west coast of Norway, a young and energetic band emerges: Art of Deception.

They started out practicing original material from day one. The band competed in a contest and got to the national finals in 2013. Meanwhile, they played numerous gigs in 2013 which included Rock Mot Rus’ Rockemønstring and Marked for Musikk 2013. The band also supported Oathbreaker for their gig at Grottene in Stavanger, Norway.

In the fall of 2013, they built a home studio and recorded their first EP and released it by their self. Kraken’s Awakening from this EP got chosen as the song of the week by a national radio station (ukas urørt).

In 2014 they supported Kvelertak and Entombed at Folken, Stavanger (Norway) and they won the crowds favorite award in Sandnes Sparebanks music award.

In 2015 they have been playing both domestic and abroad. In August they supported Toxic Holocaust at Garage in Bergen, Norway.

 

Line up:

Sindre Wathne Johnsen   Guitar/Vocals
Marius Ofstad   Guitar/Vocals
Einar Petersen   Drums
Patrick Ivan Rørheim   Bass

 

Discography:

Shattered Delusions   2016    CD    Digital Download
Killing   2016        Digital Download (Single)
Art of Deception   2013   EP (CD)

 

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Thursday, 28 January 2016 23:56

Fear Theories

 

«All that remains then is to wish them good luck, Fear Theories is a delightful bunch of youths who shine on stage and give you everything they got. If you get the chance to see them live it’s nothing to even think about or consider. The future of heavy metal is in good hands!»

- Leif Neverdahl, Scream Magazine 186

 

Fall of 2010 on rainy Karmøy a new chapter in Norwegian heavy metal started. 4 young passionate musicians united and formed Fear Theories. With a modern view on classic heavy metal, it didn't take long for people to notice. May 2013 Fear Theories released their debut EP So it Begins and played Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 2013 with acts such as Sabaton, Eluveitie, Overkill and Paradise Lost. Within minutes a bunch of youths had ignited the atmosphere and shot it straight through the roof. Magazines such as Scream Magazine and Heavymetal.no immediately took notice and was full of praise in the aftermath of the performance. Following year Fear Theories started working on what would turn out to be their debut album The Predator and continued to play live on a regular basis. Including a small Norwegian tour along with Art of Deception and Cretura. In 2015 Fear Theories ventured into unknown land on a two-week long tour through Eastern Europe (Slovakia and Czech Republic) before heading into Studio Borealis with Frode Glesnes (Einherjer) recording and mixing the album. The album was mastered in Orgone Studios by Jaime Gomez. Furthermore, Fear Theories will start 2016 by playing Beinkaldt under the auspices of Brynerocken, before heading to Norway Rock Festival in July 2016.

 

Line up:

Ole Sønstabø   Lead Guitar
Andreas Tjøsvoll   Guitar and Vocals
Brage Nygaard   Drums
Joakim Antonsen   Bass

 

Discography:

The Predator   2016    CD    Digital Download
My Own Worst Enemy   2016        Digital Download (Single)
So it Begins   2013   EP (CD)

 

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Monday, 21 September 2015 19:33

Marius Danielsen

 

Marius Danielsen's Legend of Valley Doom is an all-star Metal Opera project created by Marius Danielsen of the band Darkest Sins. With great help from brother Peter Danielsen, they have created a unique fantasy concept which is brought to life through the many high profiled musicians involved.

Legend of Valley Doom has been 10 years in the making and ended up on a bigger production scale than most would dream of.

Capturing the essence of Epic Metal with first-class songwriting, topped with musical execution on the highest level. Marius Danielsen's Legend of Valley Doom is simply a must-have for all Power Metalheads and worshipers of Metal in general.

Fans of Avantasia and Rhapsody of Fire cannot go wrong here.

 

Discography:

Legend of Valley Doom - Part 3   2021   Buy physical editions   Buy digital downloads
Legend of Valley Doom - Part 2   2018   Buy physical editions   Buy digital downloads
Tower of Knowledge   2018       Buy digital download (Single)
Temple of the Ancient God   2018       Buy digital download (Single)
Legend of Valley Doom   2015   Buy physical editions   Buy digital downloads
Raise Your Shields   2015       Buy digital download (Single)

 

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Monday, 21 September 2015 16:35

Vingulmork

 

Vingulmork play aggressive metal. The band started in 2013 and has delivered intense shows, released well-received EPs and albums and basically had a good time ever since. In 2019 the band will release another EP and focus on playing more concerts than ever – with an appearance at the Inferno Metal Festival as the highlight. Vingulmork has often been compared to bands like Dissection and Old Man’s Child, with a strong emphasis on the contrast between melody and aggression.

 

Members:

Simen Kandola   Drums
Martin Kandola   Guitar
Martin Storm-Olsen   Bass
Jostein Stensrud Køhn   Vocals

 

Discography:

Avgrunn   2019    Digipack CD    LP    Digital Download
Land of Nothing   2019            Digital Download (Single)
Chiaroscuro   2015    Digipack CD    LP    Digital Download
Hold Your Ground   2015            Digital Download (Single)

 

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Sunday, 23 August 2015 12:29

Arkentype

 

With a raw, true and honest sound, Arkentype is a breath of fresh air in a rather stagnant scene of modernized metal. With great passion expressed through heavy and technical rhythmic patterns, blended with beautiful melodic and symphonic passages, Arkentype will leave you battered on the floor wondering what knocked your teeth out.

Genre-wise their music is best described as Progressive Metal, but the band themselves does not see this as a limit and goes way outside the genre. Mixing the “new” progressive metal sound with their personal influences and experiences is what makes Arkentype a truly unique band.

Based at the music conservatory by the University in Agder (Norway), Arkentype produced, recorded and made the album Disorientated by themselves. Then sending it to Daniel Bergstrand and George Nerantzis (Meshuggah, In Flames ++) at Dug Out Productions in Sweden for mixing and mastering.

The band has built quite a hype for themselves in the Norwegian underground. After releasing just small video clips and photos during the recording of their album Disorientated, they were booked to the metal festival Southern Discomfort. With the release of the music video for the single Ashes and Dirt, the band's journey for world domination has begun.

 

Members:

Kevin Augestad   Vocals
Kjetil Hallaråker   Bass
Simen Meland Handeland   Guitar
Simen Sandnes   Drums

 

Discography:

Disorientated   2015   CD    LP    Limited Edition Yellow LP    Digital Download
Time Collapse   2015                Digital Download (Single)

 

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