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Two of Norway’s most unapologetic names in alternative music team up for a raw, hard-hitting release – and it hits deep.

Yesterday, on June 6, 16-year-old rising force STORM and genre-pushing band Fixation unleashed “Suffocating” – a fierce, emotional collaboration that blends vulnerability with controlled chaos. It’s more than just a song. It’s two generations crashing into each other and creating something loud, honest, and entirely their own.

Listen to the single HERE: https://ffm.to/listensuffocating

STORM may be young, but he’s already racked up millions of views on TikTok and taken the stage at international festivals. Fixation, on the other hand, have built a reputation for explosive live energy, sharp songwriting, and a sound that doesn’t play by anyone’s rules. Together, they’ve made one of the most compelling tracks to come out of Norway’s alternative scene in a long time.

And no – this isn’t your average feature. “Suffocating” is personal. It’s intense. And it’s been a long time coming.

“I’ve been working with the guys in Fixation since I was 11,” says STORM. “Martin produced my first EP, and he mixed my entire new album. They were the first band I saw that made heavy music in Norway feel like it could actually matter on a global level.”

Fixation knew right away “Suffocating” was the one. “The track stood out immediately,” says vocalist Jonas W. Hansen. “We added a breakdown to give it our edge – more grit, more impact. It had to feel like both of us.”

Lyrically, “Suffocating” is a middle finger to expectations. It’s about refusing to be boxed in, refusing to be silenced – and the fury that builds when people treat your independence like a threat. “When I sing ‘I’m a demon,’ it’s not about being evil,” STORM says. “It’s about how people treat you when you stop playing nice. I’m done letting anyone choke my voice.”

The track is paired with a cold-blooded music video filmed in the dead of winter in Trondheim, Norway. Directed by Helmet Productions, it sees Jonas portraying a demonic version of STORM, dragging him down. “He stood screaming in freezing water while I sat in a warm trailer watching him go full beast mode,” STORM laughs. “He looked terrifying – which is hilarious, because he’s one of the nicest guys I know.”

“Suffocating” is more than just a song. It’s a collision of two expressions, two generations – and two artists who are actively pushing the boundaries of what modern alternative music from Norway can sound like. The result is raw, intense, and unapologetically real. It’s a statement that in 2025, Norwegian heavy music still has something new – and important – to say.

“This is more than just a feature,” says STORM. “We’re two of the only acts in Norway doing this kind of heavy alternative sound – and now we’ve finally joined forces. It was about time.”