Insense
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Insense is a technical hardcore / metalcore band from Ski, Norway, . It was started by guitarist Tommy Hjelm and drummer Håvard Iversen in 1999 . Both of them were embarrassed over the Norwegian music scene , and wanted to create something different . Therefore they formed a new band with people from very different musical backgrounds .In 2002 they released a self-titled album , which were critically acclaimed by both the American and European press. The then started a Norwegian tour , and they overvelmed the audience with their intense songs and brutal stage shows .In 2003 they went on a European tour that lasted for two weeks . Suddenly Håvard Iversen and the bands vocalist , Eigil Dragvik decided to leave the band . Iversen was replaced by Truls Haugen and Hjelm took over the vocal duties .
They started working on a new album , and in 2005 “Soothing Torture” was released on the Norwegian cult label Black Balloon Records and Candlelight Records . Again they impressed the press , but they found it difficult to classify them.Some of the descriptions they got was :“Time signatures in the noise tech vein of the new Dillinger Escape Plan, with the subtlety of Neurosis coupled with the extreme controlled aggression of Slipknot” and “Sepultura’s raw heaviness, Meshuggah’s technical prowess, and Strapping Young Lad ’s ornate song structuring.” Even though the descriptions were sort off schizophrenic, the album got very good reviews. Then the bands bass player also decided to leave the band and was replaced by Ola S. Hana . Shortly after they decided to start a new Norwegian and European tour .And straight afterthat they started to record their third album . It was recorded various locations over 8 months , and for the first time Hjelm let someone else than himself mix the record . In 2007 "The Silent Epidemic" was released .
Current members
Tommy Hjelm - Guitars / vocals
Martin Rygge - Guitars / backing vocals
Ola S. Hana - Bass /backing vocals
Truls Haugen - Drums
Former members
Eigil Dragvik (1999 - 2003)- vocals
Håvard Iversen (1999 - 2003)-drums
Magnus R. Ruud (1999 - 2005)- bass
Discography
Insense 2002 This Dark Reign
Soothing Torture 2005 Black Balloon Records / Candlelight Records
The Silent Epidemic 2007 Black Balloon Records
