Established in 1970 in Oslo, Lucifer Was were a powerful psychedelic hard-rock / hard-prog band that lasted until 1975.
“This early 70’s Norwegian band played together for years without ever releasing an album; that is, until label Record Heaven heard about them in the late 90’s and convinced them to re-record songs they had played live at the time. We can now enjoy a collection of highly energetic, raw and aggressive 70’s power rock recorded with pristine modern technology. The band’s material is reminiscent of BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP, early SCORPIONS and JETHRO TULL, albeit a very manic TULL as the flutes battle it out savagely with pounding guitars.
“En Fix Ferdig Mann”, their 8th album, and the very first sung in their native Norwegian language. And just as their fellow rockers from Norway, Arabs In Aspic, did with their 2017 album “Syndenes Magi”( also on Apollon) they pull out a very impressive and unique album whilst singing in Norwegian, arguable their masterpiece.
For fans of: Arabs In Aspic, Popol Ace, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull, Ruphus , Uriah Heep and early Black Sabbath and early Queen.
Line-up:
Jon Ruder , Vocals
Thore Engen , Guitar
Andreas Sjo Engen ( Pymlico) , Guitar, backing vocals
Arne Martinussen , Orgel, piano
Bjørn Malmåsen , Bass
Arild Brøter , Trommer
Plus various guest musicians including a choir!
Track List:
- FRÅ FYRSTE DAG
- EIN FIX FERDIG MANN
- KRIG I OPNE LANDSKAP
- EI GÅTE
- NÅR NATTA KJEM OG TEK MEG
- EG VIL HA DET EG VIL HA
- SNØMANN I SOL
- AFTENBØN TIL DAUDEN
- KUNSTEN Å GJERE INGENTING
