Bomberos (band)

Bomberos, a Norwegian based group, playing what they like to call "obscene, disgusting punk", was formed in 2002. Current members consist of Sven-Erik ‘Maniac’ Kristiansen and Bård ‘Faust’ Eithun, both known for their involvement in the black metal bands Mayhem and Emperor respectively.

Biography

Bomberos is a Norwegian-based hardcore punk outfit. Taking the old fashioned approach to the genre, they list bands such as Dead Kennedys, The Misfits, and Nine Pound Hammer as influences.Fact|date=March 2008 The group was formed by Sven-Erik "Maniac" Kristiansen (vocals, ex-Mayhem), Bjørn Hinkel (guitars), Joacim Weibull (Bass) and Einar "Beinhard" Sjursø (Drums) in 2002. Limited to 500 7-inch Vinyls, their January 2003 debut, "Bringing Down the Neighborhood Average", acquired the group much respect in the underground Oslo rock scene, becoming well known for their chaotic live performances.Fact|date=March 2008 In March of 2004, "Hate" was released, featuring nine minutes of nothing more than pure, venomous hatred. Pete "Evil" Vegem (bass, ex-Hellride) and Bård "Faust" Eithun (drums, ex-Emperor, ex-Dissection, Aborym, Scum) both joined the band, replacing Weibull and Sjursø. On Faust's official web page [ [http://www.bard-faust.com/ faust travel media shopping computers at bard-faust.com ] ] , he had the following to say in regards to his involvement with Bomberos: "The plan is not to conquer the world, but rather just play music, do some gigs and fuck around a little".

Discography

*"Bringing Down the Neighborhood Average" - (2003)
*"Hate" - (2004)

Band members

Current members

*"Sven-Erik ‘Maniac’ Kristiansen" - Vocals (2002-)
*"Bjørn Hinkel" - Guitars (2002-)
*"Pete ‘Evil’ Vegem" - Bass (2004-)
*"Bård ‘Faust’ Eithun" - Drums (2005-)

Former members

*"Joacim Weibull" - Bass (2002-2004)
*"Einar ‘Beinhard’ Sjursø" - Drums (2002-2005)

References

External links

* [http://www.duplicate-records.com/bomberos.htm Bomberos]
* [http://www.duplicate-records.com/media.htm Duplicate Records - Media] - Bomberos music samples.
* [http://www.theendrecords.com/ The End Records] - Distributes current album, "Hate".