Nord (29)

Alternative metal. Powered by high octane energy and melancholic soundscapes. NORÐ was founded in 2013 in Odense in the southern region of Denmark. The ambition was to create groove metal with progressive elements and inspiration from the Nordic folk music tradition. Within a year the band had written a full set and started playing live gigs. The audience had a very positive response to the band’s music and performance. In 2016 the recordings for the debut EP “Alpha” began at Molten Rock Studio in Odense with producer Jesper Egeskov Sommerby. The year after, drummer Rune Kolsbjerg Hansen joined the band, after the departure of Magnus Elisson (Bragdarlogi) Released in March 2017 on the Finnish label Inverse Records, the lead single of 'Alpha'; “Rosehip Garden” received airplay in several countries, including The United States, Australia, The Netherlands, Italy and Spain. 'Alpha' also received some very fine reviews both in Denmark and internationally. Since the release of 'Alpha', the band has had a very busy live schedule, supporting Hamferð along with Caustic in NORÐ’s hometown Odense. Playing Odense Harbour Culture Festival with Annominus & Isbjörg. Playing H.C. Andersen Festival 2017. Playing with Theory & Encyrcle at Posten, Odense. Playing at ObScene with Shadowspawn & The Petulant and playing Metal Café at Godset, Kolding with Arsenic Addict. Also, Plekter tour with Royal Deceit & Odd Palace, where NORÐ’s very dear friend Perle (Invocator) joined NORÐ on stage at the show in Odense! In august 2018, NORÐ released the track 'The Run' on the metal compilation 'Hell Comes Around III', along with an official music video for the track! At the end of 2018, Bjarne Matthiesen parted ways with the band, and NORÐ played a few shows in 2019 with Anitta Soliz Nielsen on vocals, but she decided to move on to other projects. Bjarne Matthiesen fortunately got back on board, and NORÐ shortly after played a gig with Svartsot, at Kansas City, Odense. Most of 2020/2021 was used to record/produce/mix NORÐ's first full-lenght album, titled 'Machine Blood (Inverse Records)' which was released 4th of march 2022. After this, both Niels and Thomas were special guests on the youtube-talkshow, Danish Guitarists with host Martin Klaja.