| Torch | |
|---|---|
 Torch at Rock Mot Rus 2007
|
|
| Background information | |
| Origin | Trondheim, Norway  |
| Genre(s) | Rock Metal |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label(s) | Kong Tiki Records (2005-present) |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Marius Forbord Jørgen Berg Jon Tore Dombu |
|
| Former members | |
| Endre Forbord Mats Paulsen Erlend Nibe Torbjørn Ringstad |
|
Torch is a Rock Metal band from Trondheim, Norway. The band is currently signed to Kong-Tiki Records.
Contents |
Music
The band have self-described their sound a mix between Rock and Metal. Although sources have described their sound as everything from Screamo and Metalcore to Emo and Nu-Metal.
History
Torch was formed in Trondheim, Norway in 1999. Their style back then was a combination of hardcore and nu-metal. The sound of their early demos bears a resemblance to the style of bands like Korn, Deftones and Snot. In 2003, with new key members added to the line-up, they released the Visions of... EP. It was released independently through Hardstar Records. The EP led to a successful national tour with the bands Miksha and Turdus Musicus in early 2004. They toured England the same year, gaining praise from small, but enthusiastic crowds. In 2005, the band would sign to the Norwegian indie label Kong Tiki Records. Their video, The Experiment debuted on the national TV charts Urørt Svisj and ZTV. It helped them keep the fire hot while they started recording their debut album. The recording process would eventually take 7 months to complete. The documentary, titled How To Start a Fire was added as a limited edition bonus DVD on their debut album. The Experiment remains the band's most well-known song. On March 27, 2006 Death To Perfection was released. It debuted at #23 on the Norwegian Billboard Chart, supported by a video for the song K-Bomb that would air weekly on ZTV. The album debuted at #1 on the charts on Trøndertoppen (The Trønder Top). The band would end up playing the biggest festivals in the country like Quart Festivalen and Stavern Festivalen, sharing stages with bands like Tool, Placebo, Opeth and Wolfmother. The band have used the year 2007 to consistently play concerts in Norway. Death To Perfection will be released in Germany through Golden Core Records in September. Torch is currently recording demos for their untitled second album, planned for a 2008 release. Lately, a live video of the band performing the song New Noise (originally by the hardcore band Refused) has been the center of criticism by fans of hardcore music.
Band members
Current members
- Marius Forbord - vocals (2000-present)
- Jon Tore Dombu - guitar (2007-present)
- Jørgen Berg - guitar (2002-present)
- Tommy Kviseth - bass (2004-present)
- Thomas Farstad - drums (2002-present)
Former members
- Endre Forbord - bass (2000-2002)
- Mats Paulsen - drums (switched to guitar in 2002) (2000-2003)
- Erlend Nibe - guitar (2000-2004)
- Torbjørn Ringstad - guitar, vocals (2004-2007)
Discography
Studio albums
| Date of Release | Title | Label | Norway Billboard Peak | The Trønder Top Peak |
| March 27, 2006 | Death To Perfection | Kong Tiki Records | 23 | 1 |
EPs
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| November 13, 2003 | Visions of... | Hardstar Records |
Videos
- The Experiment (2005) (Directed by J.P. Selbekk)
- K-Bomb (2006) (Directed by J.P. Selbekk)
- Previously Cured (2007) (Directed by The Selbekk Bros.)
DVDs
- How To Start A Fire (2006) (limited edition DVD) (Directed by: J.P. Selbekk)
Other
- 2112 , Sellout Vol. 2 (compilation) (2000)
External links
References
- Summary of Torch at the Rock Mot Rus in 2007 (In Norwegian)
- Marius and Tommy answering questions during the Quart Festival 2006
- Dagsavisen review of Torch playing the Quart festival (In Norwegian)
- Adressa review of Torch playing at the Quart Festival (In Norwegian)
- Article from 2003 (in Norwegian)
- Article where Torch talks about their upcoming England tour in September 2004)
- The Experiment (video) on the Urørt pages.
