Skambankt is a robust rock band hailing from Jæren, in the southwest of Norway. Formed in 1994, the band's name literally translates to “beaten to death” in English, which captures the powerful and raw energy of their music. Skambankt's sound is an amalgamation of hard-hitting rock combined with punk influences and lyrics predominantly in Norwegian, cementing their cultural roots and broad appeal across the Norwegian rock scene. Over the years, the band has cultivated a strong following with their fiery live performances and a string of well-received albums.

After a brief hiatus, Skambankt re-emerged in the early 2000s and reestablished themselves as a staple within the Nordic rock music landscape. They serve up a consistent array of head-banging anthems and politically charged tunes that reflect social and personal themes. Albums like "Hardt Regn" and "Eliksir" exhibit their penchant for blending gritty riffs with melodic sensibilities, while recent releases such as "Horisonten Brenner" and the live recording "Rockefeller 09.03.18" underscore their standing as a band that has withstood the test of time. Their musical journey is marked by an evolution in sound while maintaining an unwavering commitment to authenticity and the raw power that originally defined their music.

Genres

Norwegian Rock

Rogaland Indie

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Latest Release

Ti

Skambankt

Album - 10 Tracks - Released February 25, 2022