Mantric
 |
Mantric | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Progressive metal,[1] Post-metal[1] |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Labels | Prosthetic Loyal Blood |
| Members | John Mjaaland Tor Glidje Ole Sveen Anders Lidal |
| Past members | Kim Akerholdt David Husvik |
| Website | Mantric on Facebook |
Mantric is a progressive metal band from Oslo, Norway that formed in 2007.
Background
When the last remaining founding members of Extol, Vocalist Peter Espevoll and Drummer David Husvik, decided to end the band in 2007, the remaining members, John Mjaaland, Tor Glidje, Ole Sveen, who had previously played together in Lengsel and Ganglion, decided to continue the already in-progress songwriting process and change the name of the band to Mantric.[2][3] Husvik was also apart of the first lineup. but eventually left.[4]
The band was signed to Prosthetic Records and released their debut album, The Descent in 2010. The album has received generally positive reviews including 8 out of 10 scores from both Metal Hammer and Decibel. Mantric has since played a handful of shows and festivals in Europe and are currently demoing material for their next album.[5] In 2015, the band released a new song and announced two releases, an EP and a Studio album.[6] In 2015, the band released their sophomore album entitled, Sin, which was well received.[citation needed] The album was said to be of various sounds, mainly progressive metal,[1] but also post metal,[1] death metal,[7] and black metal.[7]
Members
- Current
- John Robert Mjåland - bass, vocals (2007-present)
- Ole Halvard Sveen - vocals, lead guitar, violin, mandolin, squeezebox (2007-present)
- Tor Magne Glidje - rhythm guitar, vocals, percussion (2007-present)
- Live
- Anders Salomon Lidal - soundscapes (2007-present)
- David Husvik - drums (2007-2009, 2011-present)
- Knut Sigmund Voster
- Martin Siverstein - guitar
- Former[4]
- Kim Akerholdt - drums (2009-2011)
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Descent (2010)
- Sin (2015)
- EPs
- Die Old (2015)
Notes
- ^ a b c d May, Eric (September 23, 2015). "Album Review: Mantric - Sin". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Mantric's Ole Halvard Sveen (ex-Extol)". MetalSucks. July 14, 2010.
- ^ "EXTOL Members Launch New Band MANTRIC". Blabbermouth.net. August 12, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ^ a b F., Daniel (October 2015). "Do you already know... Mantric?" (in German). Whiskey-Soda. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ "Mantric". Facebook.
- ^ Neilstein, Vince (June 4, 2015). "Mantric Return with New Song, EP and Album". MetalSucks. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ^ a b xFiruath (February 15, 2016). "Mantric - Sin". Metal Underground. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
External links
- Mantric on Facebook
- Mantric at AllMusic
- Mantric discography at MusicBrainz
- Mantric discography at Discogs
 | This article about a Norwegian band or other musical ensemble is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |