| Artch | |
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| Origin | Sarpsborg, Norway |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 1983 - Present |
| Labels | Metal Blade |
| Website | www.artch.net |
| Members | |
| Eirikur Hauksson Cato André Olsen Geir Nilssen Bernt Jansen Jørn Jamissen |
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| Past members | |
| Gudmund Bolsgård Lars Fladeby Espen Hoff |
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Artch is a heavy metal band from Sarpsborg in Norway. Initially formed in 1983 by guitarist Cato André Olsen and bass player Bernt Jansen,[1] in 1984 guitarist Geir Nilssen, drummer Jørn Jamissen and vocalist Lars Fladeby all joined the band but they had formerly been with a local rock group called Oxygen. Espen Hoff replaced Mr. Fladeby as lead singer in 1985 but he died in a motorcycle accident later that same year and was replaced by Eiríkur Hauksson in 1986.[1][2][3] Artch released two albums on USA label Metal Blade that got great reviews, especially in the English heavy metal press, but sales were disappointing.[4] Drummer Jamissen left the band in 1991 and was replaced by Gudmund Bolsgård. They reformed in 2000 after a prolonged period of inactivity. The original lineup was again reunited summer 2010. (Eric, Brent, Cat, Gill and Jack)