Norrsken were a Swedish hard rock band founded in 1995.
History
Norrsken, which translates to northern lights from Swedish, formed in 1995 originally under the name Winterorb. Norrsken at Rock Detector They put out two demos, Norrsken and Hokus Pokus, as well as a 7" single, "Armageddon." The band is best remembered as guitarist Magnus Pelander's band prior to forming Witchcraft. Vocalist Joakim Nilsson and bassist Rikard Edlund joined Albatros and then formed Graveyard, both bands in the 70s hard rock genre. Drummer Kristoffer Sjödahl joined Dead Man. Nilsson's brother, Johannes, currently plays bass and sings in stoner rock group Asteroid.
Band members
Joakim Nilsson - vocals
Magnus Pelander - guitar
Rikard Edlund - bass
Kristoffer Sjödahl - drums
Discography
Demos
Norrsken cassette demo (1996)
Hokus Pokus cassette demo (1996)
3 Song Advance Tape cassette demo (1997)
Singles
"Armageddon" b/w "Little Lady" 7" (1999 Swingin' Singles Club)
Compilatio