Thulsa Doom (band)
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Thulsa Doom is a Norwegian stoner rock
band. It takes its name from the Robert E. Howard
character
. The band was formed in 1999 by guitarist Ole Petter Andreassen
(also a member of The Cumshots
and Black Debbath
), under the stage name
El Doom. He was joined by his Black Debbath colleague, bass player Egil Hegerberg
, using the name Angelov Doom, as well as singer Papa Doom guitarist Doom Perignon and drummer Fast Winston Doom.
The band's music is somewhat similar to stoner rock legends Kyuss
and early Black Sabbath
. The band's debut release She Fucks Me
was released in 2000. The five-track EP
has a picture of Bill Clinton
on the cover. Thulsa Doom have since released three full-length albums. One of their trademarks is very long and strange album titles.
Singer Papa Doom left the band in 2003, and guitarist Doom Perignon is now the band's singer. The band's latest album Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We?
is a bit less heavy and more melodic than the previous albums. Their cover version of Beach Boys's Tears in the Morning
was a minor TV hit in Norway in the summer of 2005 with a video directed by Jarle Medhus.
Stoner rock
Stoner rock or stoner metal is a subgenre of heavy metal, combining elements of psychedelic rock, blues rock, traditional heavy metal and doom metal. Stoner rock is typically slow-to-mid tempo and features a bass-heavy sound, melodic vocals, and 'retro' production...
band. It takes its name from the Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard
Robert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
character
Thulsa Doom (character)
Thulsa Doom is a fictional character first appearing in the Kull short story "Delcardes' Cat" by Robert E. Howard. He has since appeared in comic books and film as the nemesis of Kull and, later, one of Howard's other creations, Conan the Barbarian....
. The band was formed in 1999 by guitarist Ole Petter Andreassen
Ole Petter Andreassen
Ole Petter Andreassen , is a Norwegian musician and producer from Flekkefjord, Norway. He is also known under the stage name El Doom....
(also a member of The Cumshots
The Cumshots
The Cumshots is a Death 'n' roll band from Norway. The band was formed in 1999 by Kristopher Schau and Ole Petter Andreassen. The band has released four albums, and are known for their violent live performances where members of the band have regularly suffered fractures and lacerations, as seen on...
and Black Debbath
Black Debbath
The hard rock/metal band Black Debbath is a Norwegian band created by four of the core members of Duplex Records. They often make a political statement, calling their genre "Heavy Politically Incorrect Humor Rock".-Members:...
), under the stage name
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
El Doom. He was joined by his Black Debbath colleague, bass player Egil Hegerberg
Egil Hegerberg
Egil Hegerberg is a Norwegian musician known for his humorous lyrics and behaviour.-Career:He is best known as a bassist and vocalist, but also plays the guitar, keyboard and synth. He has experimented in several different genres such as punk rock, heavy metal, hard rock, stoner rock, acoustic...
, using the name Angelov Doom, as well as singer Papa Doom guitarist Doom Perignon and drummer Fast Winston Doom.
The band's music is somewhat similar to stoner rock legends Kyuss
Kyuss
Kyuss is a rock band, originally from Palm Desert, California. After forming in the late 1980s and releasing an EP under the name Sons of Kyuss in 1990, the band shortened its name to Kyuss. Over the next five years the band released four full-length albums, and one last split EP in 1997 with...
and early Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
. The band's debut release She Fucks Me
She Fucks Me
She Fucks Me is the name of Norwegian stoner rockers Thulsa Doom's debut release. It is a five-track EP that was released in Norway in 2000.-Track listing:# "Sins of the Next Man" – 3:33# "Birthday Pony" – 6:01# "Fatboys Head" – 2:26...
was released in 2000. The five-track EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
has a picture of Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
on the cover. Thulsa Doom have since released three full-length albums. One of their trademarks is very long and strange album titles.
Singer Papa Doom left the band in 2003, and guitarist Doom Perignon is now the band's singer. The band's latest album Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We?
Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We?
Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We? is the third album by Norwegian stoner rock band Thulsa Doom. The title is a quote from the Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder hit single Ebony and Ivory...
is a bit less heavy and more melodic than the previous albums. Their cover version of Beach Boys's Tears in the Morning
Tears in the Morning
"Tears in the Morning" is a song written by Bruce Johnston for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1970 album Sunflower. It was also released as a single, with the B-side of the single being "It's About Time". The single never charted in the U.S...
was a minor TV hit in Norway in the summer of 2005 with a video directed by Jarle Medhus.
Members
- Doom Perignon (Henning Solvang) – guitar, lead vocals since 2003
- El Doom (Ole Petter AndreassenOle Petter AndreassenOle Petter Andreassen , is a Norwegian musician and producer from Flekkefjord, Norway. He is also known under the stage name El Doom....
) – guitar,vocals - Angelov Doom (Egil HegerbergEgil HegerbergEgil Hegerberg is a Norwegian musician known for his humorous lyrics and behaviour.-Career:He is best known as a bassist and vocalist, but also plays the guitar, keyboard and synth. He has experimented in several different genres such as punk rock, heavy metal, hard rock, stoner rock, acoustic...
) – bass , keyboards,vocals - Fast Winston Doom (Halvor Winsnes) – drums
Albums
- The Seats are Soft But the Helmet Is Way Too TightThe Seats are Soft But the Helmet Is Way Too TightThe Seats are Soft But the Helmet Is Way Too Tight is the title of Norwegian stoner rockers Thulsa Doom's second release and first full-length album.The album was released in 2001 and received generally good reviews....
(2001) - ...And Then Take You to a Place Where Jars are Kept...And Then Take You to a Place Where Jars are Kept...And Then Take You to a Place Where Jars are Kept is the third release by Norwegian stoner rock band Thulsa Doom. The album was released in early 2003. The band's lead singer Papa Doom left the band a few months later.-Track listing:...
(2003) - Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We?Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We?Keyboard, Oh Lord! Why Don't We? is the third album by Norwegian stoner rock band Thulsa Doom. The title is a quote from the Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder hit single Ebony and Ivory...
(2005)