Norwegian artist CHRIS WICKED returns with a mysterious and soulful interpretation of the heavy metal classic “Mother”.
“We dig to put our own stamp on songs we love, and everyone in the band loves this song, so we decided to experiment with it in one of our rehearsals”, says Chris Wicked. “We took the song in a totally different direction, dark, ambient and soulful, and since we liked the result we decided to film a performance at our studio. Once in a while we will do this, just to show off some of our inspirations”, the singer adds.
Chris Wicked is a Norwegian rock artist who after several years of touring and releasing albums with Malice In Wonderland went solo with the critically acclaimed debut album “Aleine” from 2021. Although incorporating members from Gorgoroth, Gaahl’s Wyrd, Taake, Helheim and Shining on the record, the sound was not metal – although the inspirations are clearly there – but rather a melancholic rock album.
Chris and the band are currently recording their sophomore album, and new music is expected spring 2023.
Norway’s CHRIS WICKED has released his debut album “Aleine” through Apollon Records. The album is featured by members of Gorgoroth, Taake, Helheim, Gaahls Wyrd og Shining.
“Chris Wicked is an experienced artist from Bergen, Norway, best known as the vocalist in Malice in Wonderland where he toured the world and released several albums, EP’s, and singles. Now Chris is reinventing himself, creating dark, atmospheric music singing in his own language”.
Aleine (The Sprawl Remix) – LP bonus track *Ørjan «Hoest» Stedjeberg – bass on track 4, 5 og 6 *Ørjan «V’gandr» Nordvik – bass on track 2
Chris Wicked is an experienced artist from Bergen, Norway, best known as the vocalist in Malice in Wonderland where he toured the world and released several albums, EP’s, and singles. After a tour in China with Finnish band Negative, the artist was brought to Finland where he spent several years touring, doing festival work, as well as several TV appearances.
Back in Bergen, the band was eventually disbanded, and Chris has spent the last few years creating a new sound singing in his own language – now as a solo artist. The recent time has been spent in Polyfon Studio and the debut album has now been recorded.
Although parts of the Black Metal elite such as Gaahl (Gaahls Wyrd), Hoest (Taake, Gorgoroth), V’gandr (Helheim, Taake) and Niklas Kvarforth (Shining SE) contributes on the album, it is in no way extreme music we are talking about. This is melancholic and catchy, at times low-key, with a dark, beautiful, and unique expression, inspired by artists such as Sisters of Mercy, Nick Cave, David Bowie and Depeche Mode.
After the first single, the title track «Aleine», where Black Metal legend Gaahl contributed as a guest vocalist, Chris released the beautiful video single, «Sørgebånd” which is the most stripped-down song on the upcoming album. Both songs have been aired on national radio.
The debut album is now released worldwide through Apollon Records. The record is available in LP (ltd white vinyl) and CD format in addition to the digital release.
Band Line Up Chris Wicked – Vocals Rune Nordahl-Pedersen – Guitars Eskil Sæter – Bass Marius Mathisen – Drums
After the first single, «Aleine», where Black Metal legend GAAHL contributed as a guest vocalist, CHRIS WICKED is now ready with the second single, «Sørgebånd” (Mourning band). This is the most stripped-down song on the upcoming album, a sensitive and melancholic gem that tears well in the soul. Featuring Taake and Gorgoroth singer Hoest on bass guitar.
Watch the video here:
Chris Wicked is best known for his work with Malice in Wonderland, where he released several albums, EP’s and singles and toured the world. Now, Chris is reinventing himself, composing dark atmospheric, yet melodic songs and singing in his own language. Together with guitarist Rune Nordahl-Pedersen, bassist Eskil Sæter and drummer Marius Mathisen, Chris Wicked is now ready to release brand new music. Helping on the recordings the band invites friends, like Gaahl (Gaahls Wyrd), Hoest (Taake, Gorgoroth), Niklas Kvarforth (Shining) and V’gandr (Helheim) to collaborate, and the sound is quite stunning.
Norway’s Chris Wicked released “Aleine”, on November 13. Now the remix of this song is here. The song, which features Gaahl (Gaahls Wyrd, ex-Gorgoroth, Trelldom etc) on guest vocals is the title track of the upcoming debut album scheduled to drop early next year through Apollon Records.
“Aleine” which means “Alone” is a catchy dark rock song where you’ll hear Gaahls haunting vocals underneath Chris’ melodic voice. You can now listen to the song (lyric video) here:
Chris Wicked is best known for his work with Malice in Wonderland, where he released several albums, EP’s and singles and toured the world. Now, Chris is reinventing himself, composing dark atmospheric, yet melodic songs and singing in his own language. Together with guitarist Rune Nordahl-Pedersen, bassist Eskil Sæter and drummer Marius Mathisen, Chris Wicked is now ready to release brand new music. Helping on the recordings the band invites friends, like Gaahl (Gaahls Wyrd), Hoest (Taake, Gorgoroth), Niklas Kvarforth (Shining) and V’gandr (Helheim) to collaborate, and the sound is quite stunning.
Chris Wicked –Vocals Gaahl –Vocals Anders Vaage ( Bismarck) -guitars, bass, synthesizers and programming Music and lyrics: Chris Wicked Arranged, produced and mixed by Anders Vaage Mastered by Hugo Alvarstein
The new single from Norwegian dark rock artist CHRIS WICKED entitled “Når Allting Svartner”(When everything turns black) will officially be released on August 17. However the song that features Shining‘s NIKLAS KVARFORTH on guest vocals and Taake‘s frontman HOEST, on bass guitar can now be streamed here:
Chris Wicked is best known for his work with Malice In Wonderland, were he released several albums, EP’s and singles and toured the world. Now, Chris is reinventing himself, composing dark atmospheric songs and singing in Norwegian and “Når Allting Svartner” is the second single from the Bergen based artist. The first single “Bare deg og meg og natten” was released earlier this year.
“When I wrote “Når Allting Svartner” I immediately wanted to have Niklas Kvarforth sing on it. I’m really fond of his voice and thought it would fit perfectly with him singing in Swedish. Luckily he was up for it and I’m really pleased with the result. When it comes to Hoest, he is a longtime friend and we always wanted to collaborate, and with this project it felt really natural to do so. He truly understands my vision and contribute on several of the songs” says Chris Wicked
Credits:
Vocals: Chris Wicked & Niklas Kvarforth (Shining)
Bass: Hoest (Taake/Gorgoroth)
Guitars: Rune Nordahl-Pedersen
Drums: Eskil Sæter
Engineered by: Anders Vaage (Bismarck)
Drums engineered by: Bjørnar E. Nilsen (Vulture Industries)
Mixed by Simen Andreas Knudsen
Mastered by Iver Sandøy (Enslaved)
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