Inglow

INGLOW
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Background information
Origin	Bærum, Oslo, Norway
Genres	Alternative rock, post-hardcore, punk rock, Alternative metal
Years active	2000 (2000)—present
Members	Martin Diesen Syver Normann Andreas Rustad Christian Svendsen Ruben Larssen
Website	www.INGLOW.net

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INGLOW is an Norwegian rock band from Oslo, formed in 2000. Since 2009, the band has consisted of Martin Diesen (lead vocals, songwriter), Syver Normann (guitar), Andreas Rustad (guitar), Christian Svendsen (drums) and Ruben Larssen (Bass). Previously, the group also featured bassists Janna Smedhaugen, Kevin Alvaro (now of Marathon) and drummer Joakim Arnesen.

To date, Inglow have released one studio EPs – The End Of Yesterday (EP 2004), one studio album - Till Deaf Do Us Part (CD 2007) and currently are recoding their second studio album "INGLOW".

History

INGLOW was formed in 2000, and after seven years and multiple EP releases and compilation contributions they released their debut album '«Till Deaf Do Us Part» in September 2007 (Norwegian release only) including the singles «Not for Sale» and «Monstrum». Inglow’s hit singles «As I Am», the third to be released from the album, and «Remember», from the norwegian release, both made it to the Norwegian equivalent of the Billboards, VG-lista Topp 20, where they stayed for several weeks. “Till Deaf Do Us Part” was well received by Norwegian reviewers, radio and tv stations as well as fans and new audiences – the latter contributing to a sold out release concert at the legendary John Dee music hall in Oslo. In October 2007, less than a month after the release, Inglow was approached by MUSE’s management and are asked to support MUSE (UK) in Trondheim. The Trondheim audience gave the newcomers a great reception, delivering Inglow’s first stadium roar, which in Trondheim counted about 8,500 voices – as the 7,000 limit was exceeded by almost 1,500 who got in using fake tickets. October 2007 held more good news for the debutants. Track “Here We Go” was featured on the Norwegian block buster motion picture “Switch” and Inglow headlined the first ever MSN Oslo Music Week with Brett Anderson (UK). In February Inglow played at by:Larm, Scandinavia’s biggest music conference and the northern equivalent to Midem (Cannes) and Popkomm (Berlin). Inglow was also selected “Band of the Month” by www.norskmusikk.org (“Norwegian music”). Inglow is listed at several Norwegian radio stations, as well as on the UK radio shows. In summer 2008 Inglow entertained their greatest crowd so far, when a staggering 35 000 people attended their concert at NRJ in the Park 08 (keep in mind there’s only 4,5 million Norwegians). In late 2008 Kevin Alvaro left the band In 2009 Inglow toured Germany with their new bassplayer Ruben Larssen who took over from Kevin Alvaro. In 2010 drummer Joakim Arnesen was replaced with Christian Svendsen ( The Cumshots, Gothminister, Tjuder) after an amputation on his left foot. In 2011 they entered DUB Studio to record their second studio album with producer Endre Kirkesola. In 2012 the story of Inglow goes on. With yet another tour, new manager Oliver Schuette and several new singles Inglow continues to roll on down the long road of rock. They have changed alot of the original members but the musical spirit is still the same and just as strong like it was for ten years ago. In 2012 it is due to their second album «INGLOW»!

Inglow has supported artists like Muse, Gluecifer, Span, Brett Anderson, TNT etc.Template:Tr

Concert review highlights:

“Around nine thirty it was time for this evenings hand picked support band, Inglow. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to see the entire gig because I had to prepare for the Muse gig, but what I saw definitely sounded great” (www.musikknyheter.no) (Muse support gig October 20th 07)..

“There’s a great energy on stage and you’re pulled in from the first catchy tune. And even though they give everything up there it’s still really tight, because of the steady rhythm section. The one with the greatest stage-presence is bassist Kevin, who has a scream vocal much like Lost Prophets. This provides variation to Martins brighter vocals and the backing vocals from Syver and Andreas. Joakim, the only one not doing vocals, is instead doing a hell of a job behind the drum kit. Martin has an exceptional force of attraction on – and communication with – the audience, and his voice is done even greater justice live than on recordings. (www.heavymetal.no) (John Dee release concert, September 28th 2007) “Inglow clearly stood out from the rest of the bands. These hard core rockers attracted the audience like a magnet and before you knew it, the first row was packed with chicks filming with their cell phone cameras. It started with a bang, literally. Fireworks went in every direction behind the band members, who were headbanging like true rock stars. Inglow is a band of emotions, lots of emotions, and you could feel it in your bone marrow. When they performed their single “Not For Sale”, you could tell that they’re just itching to finally make it big time. The highlights came one after another and before you knew it, it was over.” (www.ungmedemakt.no) (MSN Oslo Music Festival, with Brett Anderson October 18th 07)

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Members

• Martin Diesen: Vocals
• Syver Normann: Guitar
• Andreas Rustad: Guitar
• Christian Svendsen: Drums
• Ruben Larssen: Bass

Former members

• Yashar Alousha - vokalist (1999-2002)
• Jan Erik Smedhaugen - bass (1999-2006)
• Kevin Alvaro - bass (2006-2008)
• Joakim Arnesen - trommer (1999-2009)

Discography

Album

• Womb (EP 2001 demo)
• Eclipse (EP 2003 Vineyard Studios)
• The End Of Yesterday (EP 2004 Lost Records/SRC Productions)
• Till Deaf Do Us Part (CD 2007 MTG MUSIC)

Singles

• «Not for Sale»
• «Monstrum»
• «As I Am»
• «Remember»
• «Free Fallin´»

Compilations

• Sidespor I(2001)
• Østerås Invitational (2002)
• Sidespor II (2002)
• Sidespor III (2003)
• Bandpromote #15 US Compilation (2004)
• Prosjekt 101 (2006 Meet Productions/Musikkoperatørene)

Eksternal links

• Official homepage
• Inglow on Facebook
• Inglow on MySpace