Oberst is set to captivate fans and music enthusiasts around the world with their latest album, “Toil,” released April 26th, 2024. With a musical style that defies easy categorization, Oberst continues to push boundaries and redefine the metal genre with their unique blend of atmospheric riffs, intense vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics.

Lead vocalist and guitarist Tarjei Kristoffersen reflects on the journey of creating “Toil,” stating, “Making this album, we raged and delved into the sorry state of the human condition, as seen from within and as an observer. A bunch of barely sentient beings living our lives on a big, wet rock being hurled through the night sky. It seems pretty straightforward, but we sure do manage to make it complicated.”

Listen to the album here: https://orcd.co/obersttoil

TRACKLIST:
Chroma
Repugnaissance
A Breath and a Sigh
Lifeline
Invisible Hands
Mules on a Mountain
The Bends
Bad Run
Taxed and Brittle
Toil

As Oberst delved deeper into the creative process, they discovered that “Toil” is, at its core, an exploration of depression. Kristoffersen shares, “As we raged outwards and self-loathed in equal measure, we discovered – quite late in the process – that Toil in actuality is about depression. The songs are all some flavor of this particular stale state of being.”

“Toil” promises to deliver an unique musical experience for listeners, offering a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the complexities of the human psyche. Through their emotive lyrics and impactful music, Oberst invites audiences to confront their struggles and discover comfort in the common threads of what humanity is.

Oberst’s previous releases, including their self-titled debut EP in 2015 and their debut album “Paradise” in 2020, have garnered critical acclaim and established them as a formidable presence in underground metal scene.

“This opus is a promising start for Oberst”…” showcases their raw, unbridled talent impressively enough.” – Kerrang! Magazine

OBERST:
Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Estensen – Guitar
Joakim Karlsen – Bass
Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums

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Oslo’s dynamic metal force, Oberst, released their latest single, “Bad Run,” on March 8th. Following their acclaimed debut album from 2020 “Paradise”, Oberst continues to push boundaries with their captivating sound that defies easy categorization.

About the new single Oberst shares:
“At some point you can’t be bothered with getting back up. Blow after blow makes an old dog bitter, and that is perfectly fine. From what we’ve heard there is quite the show at the end, as your life flashes before your eyes like it’s fucking new years eve.”

Listen to the single here: https://orcd.co/badrun

“Bad Run” offers a glimpse into Oberst’s evolving musical prowess, blending atmospheric riffs with intense vocals. The band, influenced by acts like Mastodon, Baroness, Converge, and Cult of Luna, has carved a unique identity by drawing from diverse musical backgrounds.

As anticipation builds for “Bad Run,” Oberst sets the stage for their upcoming album, “Toil,” set to release in April, 2024. The album is a culmination of three years of dedicated effort, and it promises to deliver a fresh and exciting sound that transcends the boundaries of traditional rock and metal.

OBERST:
Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Estensen – Guitar
Joakim Karlsen – Bass
Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums

About Oberst:
Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Oberst emerges as a compelling force in the metal scene. The dynamic quartet was bound by a shared passion for music rather than a specific genre, and their sound evolved finding common ground with bands like Mastodon, Baroness, Converge, and Cult of Luna. However, the band’s unique imprint extends beyond these influences, drawing from individual members’ diverse musical backgrounds, spanning classic rock and jazz to modern pop.

The release of their self-titled debut EP in 2015 was met with critical acclaim and praised as «some of the best metal produced in Norway for a long time» –HISSIG.
The singles from the 4-track EP got played and recommended on national radio and featured on the acclaimed Norwegian TV series «Unge Lovende». In 2020 Oberst released their debut album “Paradise”, and received praise for their ability to blend huge, warm and atmospheric riffs with hectic and catchy elements driven by intense and at times manic vocals.

After the release of their EP, Oberst signed with Indie Recordings, and released the debut album “Paradise” in 2020.

Emerging from the depths of Norway’s underground music scene, OBERST is gearing up to their album release with their latest single, “Invisible Hands,” released yesterday, January 25th.

The band offers a some insight about the track, sharing, “As we bite off more than we can chew and choke on our eagerness, we kneel and beg to the invisible hands that seem to keep us down. Maybe this time will be different. Maybe we’ve done enough.”

Listen to the single here: https://orcd.co/invisiblehands

Hailing from Oslo, the quartet’s journey began in 2015 with a self-titled EP, quickly gaining acclaim as some of Norway’s best underground metal. Oberst’s music fuses hardcore, post-metal, and progressive metal, creating a captivating sound with atmospheric riffs and intense vocals. The band has earned praise from critics for their unique and refreshing approach.

With “Invisible Hands”, Oberst sets the stage for their upcoming album, “Toil,” set to release in 2024. The album is a culmination of three years of dedicated effort, and it promises to deliver a fresh and exciting sound that transcends the boundaries of traditional rock and metal.

OBERST:
Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Estensen – Guitar
Joakim Karlsen – Bass
Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums

About Oberst:

Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Oberst emerges as a compelling force in the metal scene. The dynamic quartet was bound by a shared passion for music rather than a specific genre, and their sound evolved finding common ground with bands like Mastodon, Baroness, Converge, and Cult of Luna. However, the band’s unique imprint extends beyond these influences, drawing from individual members’ diverse musical backgrounds, spanning classic rock and jazz to modern pop.

The release of their self-titled debut EP in 2015 was met with critical acclaim and praised as «some of the best metal produced in Norway for a long time» -HISSIG. The singles from the 4-track EP got played and recommended on national radio and featured on the acclaimed Norwegian TV series «Unge Lovende».

After the release of their EP, Oberst signed with Indie Recordings, and released the debut album “Paradise” in 2020.

“This opus is a promising start for Oberst”…” showcases their raw, unbridled talent impressively enough.” – Kerrang! Magazine

“OBERST have done wonderfully in placing themselves firmly on the list of bands to watch out for” – Distorted Sound Magazine

Photo: Magnus Nordstrand

Norwegian OBERST‘s music seamlessly blends influences from hardcore, post-metal, black- and progressive metal. Their unique sound is characterized by atmospheric riffs and intense and gritty vocals, and they have garnered critical acclaim from media around the world.

Oberst is now ready to release new tracks, and the first single from their upcoming album is titled “Mules on a Mountain”.

Listen to the single here: https://orcd.co/mules

The song features Maciek Ofstad from Kvelertak on vocals, and about the track the band shares;“This song is about the long slow grind to reach some elusive summit, not knowing if it’s even there. Our big brains only asking small questions as we’re forever stuck on the hillsides.”

With “Mules on a Mountain” as a first taste, Oberst sets the stage for their upcoming album, “Toil,” set to release in 2024. The album is a culmination of three years of dedicated effort, and it promises to deliver a fresh and exciting sound that transcends the boundaries of traditional rock and metal.

OBERST:
Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Estensen – Guitar
Joakim Karlsen – Bass
Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums

About Oberst:
Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Oberst emerges as a compelling force in the metal scene. The dynamic quartet was bound by a shared passion for music rather than a specific genre, and their sound evolved finding common ground with bands like Mastodon, Baroness, Converge, and Cult of Luna. However, the band’s unique imprint extends beyond these influences, drawing from individual members’ diverse musical backgrounds, spanning classic rock and jazz to modern pop.

The release of their self-titled debut EP in 2015 was met with critical acclaim and praised as «some of the best metal produced in Norway for a long time» -HISSIG. The singles from the 4-track EP got played and recommended on national radio and featured on the acclaimed Norwegian TV series «Unge Lovende».

After the release of their EP, Oberst signed with Indie Recordings, and released the debut album “Paradise” in 2020.

Photo by Magnus Nordstrand

OBERST are finally back with the first new single since their 2020 debut “Paradise”. With their debut album Oberst showcased their captivating sound and ability to push boundaries, earning praise from industry heavyweights like Kerrang! and Metal Hammer.

The new single “Chroma,” is scheduled for release on August 23^rd, and serves as a testament to Oberst’s ability to seamlessly merge addictive riffs, raw emotion, and atmospheric nuances, while incorporating mind-bending metal and hardcore elements that will leave listeners intruigied and wanting more.

Listen here: https://orcd.co/chroma

The band states:
“This song is about the danger of buying in to false promises of easier times and shortcuts. Not accepting so called salvation in exchange for reason. Making the journey without ideological crutches may be painfull, but that little bit of pain brings a lot of clarity.”

Chroma’s release comes just a short week after the bands performance at the prestigious Summer Breeze festival in Germany earlier in August.

About Oberst:
Oberst is an Oslo-based hardcore/metal act known for their captivating blend of genres. With influences ranging from hardcore, post-metal, deathcore and progressive metal to rock, their music combines atmospheric riffs, intense vocals, and raw emotion. Garnering acclaim from publications like Kerrang! and Metal Hammer,

Originally formed around the mutual interest in music rather than any particular genre, the band later found common ground in bands like Mastodon, Baroness, Converge and Cult of Luna. However, influences that are unique to each of the members has become just as defining, ranging from classic rock, and jazz to punk and metal.

Oberst continues to redefine the limits of their genre

“This band complement a strong sense of self with open-minded songwriting and the result is as inviting as it is exciting and emotive.” – 8/10, Metal Hammer, UK

“This opus is a promising start for Oberst.” – Kerrang!, UK

Oberst is:

Tarjei Kristoffersen – Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Estensen – Guitar
Joakim Karlsen – Bass
Johan Fredrik Bolli – Drums