Stonegard

This was atypical of the Norwegian scene as well as unusual for a Candlelight signing, as Stonegard's 2005 debut Arrows. fit pretty squarely in the alternative metal world, a genre usually dominated by American bands and not one frequented by the more extreme indie labels. The defining element here were the crooning, post-grunge vocals of Torgrim Torve -- though effective, his style was not the norm for metal bands these days, and occasionally it even seemed a bit out of place when combined with some of the heavier tunes here. The guitar work varied between heavier, thrashier fare and a more heavy rock style, while the drumming was even more varied, at times going into hyperspeed mode while at other times taking a more subdued approach. It was interesting and more than a bit unique, though perhaps a tough sell for Candlelight, which might explain why the band's second album was released elsewhere. They ended up disbanding in October 2008.

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