Ørkenkjøtt

Ørkenkjøtt (English: Desert meat) is a an extreme black/progressive metal band from Notodden, Norway. The band formed in 2005, and signed with Nordic Records in 2011. By combining extreme metal with elements from jazz, acoustic music and rockabilly, they want to explore new paths in the field of experimental metal. The band takes influence from the sea, death and love.

Their debut album Ønskediktet was released 23rd of March 2012, and is a concept album with mostly Norwegian lyrics. The album was produced by Ihsahn of Emperor and Heidi / Starofash of Mnemosyne Productions. The band toured thorugh Europe in October 2012 supporting Leprous.

Members: Knut Mikael Haukeland (lead vocals) Simen Munthe-Kaas Rem (guitars, vocals) Christian Grønli (guitars) Håkon Vøllestad (bass guitar) Arne Steinar Myrvang (drums).

Discography: Høst EP (2007) Skygger og Støv EP (2008) Livets Frø / Profeten 7" (2012) Ønskediktet (2012)

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