Artch

Artch
Background information
Origin Sarpsborg, Norway
Genres Heavy metal, power metal
Years active 1983 - Present
Labels Metal Blade
Website www.artch.net
Members Eirikur Hauksson
Cato André Olsen
Geir Nilssen
Bernt Jansen
Jørn Jamissen
Past members Gudmund Bolsgård
Lars Fladeby
Espen Hoff

Artch is a heavy metal band from Sarpsborg in Norway.[1] Initially formed in 1983 by guitarist Cato André Olsen and bass player Bernt Jansen,[2] 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.[2][3][4] Artch released two albums on USA label Metal Blade that got great reviews, especially in the English heavy metal press, but sales were disappointing.[5] 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)

Discography

References

  1. Sharpe-Young, Garry (2003). A-Z of Power Metal. London: Cherry Red Books Ltd. p. 32. ISBN 1-901447-13-8.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Official history on Artch.com
  3. Official history on Artch.com page 2
  4. Artch at Allmusic
  5. Official history on Artch.com page 3