Mínus

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Background information
Origin	Iceland
Genre(s)	Noise, Alternative rock
Years active	1998–present
Label(s)	Smekkleysa, Victory Records

Mínus is an Icelandic alternative rock/hardcore band from Reykjavík. They are signed to the record label Smekkleysa. Mínus have shared the stage with, among others, Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age.

1 Members
2 History
3 Reviews
4 Albums
5 Refrences/Links

[edit] Members

Krummi - Vocals
Frosti - Guitar
Bjarni - Guitar
Johnny - Bass
Bjössi - Drums

Former Members:

Ívar - Bass

[edit] History

"The first great rock 'n' roll gang of the 21st century" (Kerrang!) - has supported acts like Metallica, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. Since their first UK tour of January 2002, Minus have been lighting fires across mainland Europe and America. With the release of third album 'Halldor Laxness' in 2003, the past years has seen them making friends and sharing stages and with the likes of Muse, The Distillers, Amen, Biffy Clyro, Hundred Reasons, Hell Is for Heroes, The Eighties B-Line Matchbox Disaster, and the already mentioned; Metallica, Foo Fighters and Queens of the Stone Age. Minus saw a breakthrough with their second album 'Jesus Christ Bobby' released 2001 on The Sugarcubes' Smekkleysa label. the music was full of white noise and aural extremities. It introduced Minus to the world and was recognized by the likes of NME, Metal Hammer, Terrorizer and Kerrang!, whose 5/5 review frothed that Minus are - " the most important noise band to emerge in years". Their 3rd release: 'Halldor Laxness' - titled in tribute to Iceland's Nobel Prize-winning author (1908-98) - contained a sound with less screamo and a softer, more melodic approach. This album was also well-received by the critics. Minus are due to release a new album in the early 2007, named "The Great Northern Whale Kill".

[edit] Reviews

"the coolest sounding left-field rock band around. KKKKK" Kerrang!

"one of the Hot 50 Bands You Must Hear in 2004 - 'Halldor Laxness' is the record Queens Of The Stone Age would have produced had they come from the arctic tundra rather than the desert wastes" Metal Hammer

"every track is strong - 4/5" The Independent

"They might just be the rock 'n roll band the world has been waiting for" 5K- Kerrang! live review

"Minus are a welcome blast of March- fresh air, their maelstrom of thrash guitars and magisterially tortured vocals enough to leave cheeks burning and throats gasping for breath an icicle sharp album" Q 4*