Animal Alpha
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Animal Alpha was a five-piece Norwegian rock
group formed in 2002 and disbanded 2009.
The band spent much of 2004 playing shows around Norway
. This, alongside performances at Oslo
’s prestigious Øya Festival (earning them 8 of 10 points in British Metal Hammer
magazine), combined with an appearance on the national TV program ‘Lydverket’, created a buzz around the band that led to two sold-out nights at Oslo’s 500-crowd-capacity John Dee club. The band then signed with small indie label Racing Junior, penciling the release of their first EP and album for spring 2005.
Animal Alpha spent 2005 playing all over Norway supporting their self-titled EP and debut-album “Pheromones”, which was released on September 5.
Their Second album, "You Pay for the Whole Seat, But You'll Only Need the Edge" was released on January 28, 2008.
In a short time the EP hit Gold status and their two singles/videos achieved national airplay. With Gold sales in combination with nominations for Best Music Video for 2005, Best Debut Artist, and a growing following, Animal Alpha received more attention from the music industry worldwide. In the winter of 2006, the band played different industry festivals in the US, England and The Netherlands; earning the interest of record labels, booking agencies, press, and festivals worldwide. Animal Alpha had lots of offers from labels in the UK, US, Germany
and other countries while playing many of the big festivals in Europe
.
They have previously performed at many large festivals including Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, the Download Festival
in England
and Pukkelpop
.
Their song Bundy is featured in the video games Burnout Revenge
, Burnout Legends
and NHL 06
, all published by EA Games.
As of March 12, 2009, Animal Alpha has disbanded. On their website and myspace, a press release was posted, saying that the band "found themselves in a creative deadlock while preparing for their third album and after evaluating the situation decided to call it quits." At least two of the band members will be pursuing solo careers or other projects.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
group formed in 2002 and disbanded 2009.
The band spent much of 2004 playing shows around Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. This, alongside performances at Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
’s prestigious Øya Festival (earning them 8 of 10 points in British Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer is a monthly heavy metal music magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing, and in several other countries by different publishers. Metal Hammer articles feature both mainstream bands and more unusual acts from the whole spectrum of heavy metal music...
magazine), combined with an appearance on the national TV program ‘Lydverket’, created a buzz around the band that led to two sold-out nights at Oslo’s 500-crowd-capacity John Dee club. The band then signed with small indie label Racing Junior, penciling the release of their first EP and album for spring 2005.
Animal Alpha spent 2005 playing all over Norway supporting their self-titled EP and debut-album “Pheromones”, which was released on September 5.
Their Second album, "You Pay for the Whole Seat, But You'll Only Need the Edge" was released on January 28, 2008.
In a short time the EP hit Gold status and their two singles/videos achieved national airplay. With Gold sales in combination with nominations for Best Music Video for 2005, Best Debut Artist, and a growing following, Animal Alpha received more attention from the music industry worldwide. In the winter of 2006, the band played different industry festivals in the US, England and The Netherlands; earning the interest of record labels, booking agencies, press, and festivals worldwide. Animal Alpha had lots of offers from labels in the UK, US, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and other countries while playing many of the big festivals in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
They have previously performed at many large festivals including Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, the Download Festival
Download Festival
The Download Festival is a three day rock music festival held annually at Donington Park, England . It usually takes place in June...
in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop
Pukkelpop is an annual music festival which takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid-to-late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—between a dual carriageway called Kempische Steenweg—in the village of Kiewit, approximately 7 km north of Hasselt...
.
Their song Bundy is featured in the video games Burnout Revenge
Burnout Revenge
Burnout Revenge is the fourth video game in the Burnout series of racing games, released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox on September 13, 2005 and Xbox 360 on March 7, 2006, alongside the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS title Burnout Legends....
, Burnout Legends
Burnout Legends
Burnout Legends is a game in the popular Burnout franchise, specifically released for the PlayStation Portable on September 13, 2005, and the Nintendo DS on November 29, 2005. The game features many of the tracks and gameplay modes from the first three Burnout games, but repackaged for the handheld...
and NHL 06
NHL 06
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, all published by EA Games.
As of March 12, 2009, Animal Alpha has disbanded. On their website and myspace, a press release was posted, saying that the band "found themselves in a creative deadlock while preparing for their third album and after evaluating the situation decided to call it quits." At least two of the band members will be pursuing solo careers or other projects.
Studio albums
- PheromonesPheromones (album)Pheromones is the first album released by the Norwegian band Animal Alpha. The track "Bundy" was featured in the video games NHL 06 and Burnout Revenge for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360 and Burnout Legends for the PSP.-Track listing:...
(2005) - You Pay for the Whole Seat, but You'll Only Need the EdgeYou Pay for the Whole Seat, but You'll Only Need the EdgeYou Pay for the Whole Seat, but You'll Only Need the Edge is the second album released by the Norwegian rock group Animal Alpha.-Track listing:# "Pin You All" – 2:55# "Master Of Disguise" – 3:34# "Fire! Fire! Fire!" – 3:20# "Alarm" – 4:10...
(2008)
Band members
- Agnete Maria Kjolsrud - Lead Vocals
- Christian Wibe - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Christer Andre Cederberg - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Lars Imre Bidtnes - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Thomas Emil Jacobsen - Drums, Percussion
- Aleksander Ralla Villnes - Drums, Percussion