Ignore the name because there's nothing sleep-inducing about the groundbreaking sound of Norwegian modern metal band Yawn.
Introducing: Yawn
Introducing: Oberst
The thrilling sound of Norwegian band Oberst is epitomised by drummer Johan Fredrik Bolli's summary of "proggy metal music, infused with hardcore attitude and post-metal emotion." In short, there's a hell of a lot going on, and there's a hell of a lot to get excited about.
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Brighten up your weekend with the pop-punk sound of Norwegian band Beach of Diamonds.
Introducing: Lüdo
The growing Norwegian hardcore punk scene has another name to add to its list of exciting new bands, with the thrilling new sound of Lüdo. The five-piece from Kristiansand, the fifth largest city in Norway, have honed an aggressive hardcore punk sound fused with catchy choruses that, in their words, "you can and should sing along to."... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Naga Siren
Norway and hardcore music are becoming almost synonymous with one another, and the latest exciting new band to join the revolution is Oslo's Naga Siren. The hardcore punk / screamo quartet of Emil Solbakken, Jompi Myren, Tarjei Kristoffersen and Oliver David Kimmell may well be the most exciting thing to emerge from Norway since, well erm,... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Ondt Blod
Riding a wave of praise from the Norwegian media Ondt Blod (which translates to Evil Blood) are launching their fusion of Satanic metal and feel-good punk rock upon the unsuspecting British public. This exciting, unique sound, which they term, somewhat oxymoronically, as "catchy death music," sees heavy metal verses counteracted by catchy punky choruses, with massive... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Rise Above fly the flag for Norwegian hardcore punk
Norway is well-known for being oil rich, but the more exciting news is that it's also loaded with amazing hardcore punk bands. The latest to come to our attention is the excellent Rise Above. The five-piece of Thomas Lindstrøm (vocals), Roy Nystøl (guitar), Håkon Nygaard (guitar), Cato Nystøl (drums) and Bendik Hildebrand (bass) from Kristiansand, in... Continue Reading →
Introducing: Tirades
We've made a really exciting discovery all the way from Norway, in the form of hardcore punk band Tirades. The four-piece not only make exceptional, fast-paced punk-rock, but their new EP has been produced by Andrew Neufeld, vocalist of Canadian rockers Comeback Kid. The quartet of Esteban Munoz (guitar and vocals), Remi Arefjord (bass and vocals),... Continue Reading →
Single Review: Taking Names – Say Anything
Norwegian rockers Taking Names are a fun throwback to the good old pop-punk heyday of the likes of Blink-182 and co. The band, from the city of Bergen, enjoyed great success in their homeland last year, including making it to Årets Urørt, the national final for unsigned artists hosted by the biggest Norwegian radio station NRK P3. They're... Continue Reading →
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