Euroboy
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Knut Schreiner better known by his stage name Euroboy, plays lead guitar in Turbonegro
(aka Stierkampf, Turboneger, TRBNGR). Noted internationally for the album Apocalypse Dudes
. As Euroboy, Schreiner usually appears on stage in an all black attire, sporting a Schutz-Staffel Totenkopf
officer's hat. His style of playing is strongly influenced by James Williamson of the Stooges
from 1971 to 1974. Schreiner has confessed that Raw Power
(1973) by the Stooges is one of his all-time favorite records. He is also influenced by Ace Frehley
of KISS
and Angus Young
of AC/DC
. Schreiner is also the lead guitarist and lead singer of his own band Euroboys
, (formerly known as Kåre And The Cavemen). He has played with the Black Diamond Brigade.
Knut Schreiner has produced bands such as Turbonegro
, Amulet
and The Lovethugs. In 2002, he finished building his own studio with Anders Moller of Euroboys
. This is called Crystal Canyon and is located in Oslo
.
In March 2008 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease
. In November, 2008, he stated in a blog entry that this condition was cured, and that there are no traces of it in his system.
Turbonegro
Turbonegro is a Norwegian punk rock band that was initially active from 1989 to 1998, and later reformed in 2002. Their style combines glam rock, punk rock and hard rock into a style the band describes as "deathpunk"....
(aka Stierkampf, Turboneger, TRBNGR). Noted internationally for the album Apocalypse Dudes
Apocalypse Dudes
- Line-up :* Hank Von Helvete - vocals* Euroboy - Lead Guitar* Rune Rebellion - Rhythm guitar* Pål Pot Pamparius - Keyboards and percussion* Happy-Tom - Bass guitar...
. As Euroboy, Schreiner usually appears on stage in an all black attire, sporting a Schutz-Staffel Totenkopf
Totenkopf
The Totenkopf is the German word for the death's head and an old symbol for death or the dead. It consists usually of the skull and the mandible of the human skeleton...
officer's hat. His style of playing is strongly influenced by James Williamson of the Stooges
The Stooges
The Stooges are an American rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan first active from 1967 to 1974, and later reformed in 2003...
from 1971 to 1974. Schreiner has confessed that Raw Power
Raw Power
Raw Power is the third studio album by American rock band The Stooges. Though not initially commercially successful, Raw Power gained a cult fanbase in the years following its release and, like its predecessor , is generally considered an influential forerunner of punk rock.-Recording history:After...
(1973) by the Stooges is one of his all-time favorite records. He is also influenced by Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Kiss. He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace" when the band adopted costumes and theatrics...
of KISS
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
and Angus Young
Angus Young
Angus McKinnon Young is a Scottish-born Australian musician, and the lead guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the rock and roll band AC/DC. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with other members of AC/DC in 2003 and is known for his energetic performances,...
of AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
. Schreiner is also the lead guitarist and lead singer of his own band Euroboys
Euroboys
Euroboys is a Norwegian band. They were formed in 1990 under the name Kåre And The Cavemen, but changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway...
, (formerly known as Kåre And The Cavemen). He has played with the Black Diamond Brigade.
Knut Schreiner has produced bands such as Turbonegro
Turbonegro
Turbonegro is a Norwegian punk rock band that was initially active from 1989 to 1998, and later reformed in 2002. Their style combines glam rock, punk rock and hard rock into a style the band describes as "deathpunk"....
, Amulet
Amulet (band)
Amulet was a hardcore punk band based in Oslo, Norway, formed in 1993 by Torgny Amdam. During the 14 years they were active, they released four albums, three EPs and four 7" records...
and The Lovethugs. In 2002, he finished building his own studio with Anders Moller of Euroboys
Euroboys
Euroboys is a Norwegian band. They were formed in 1990 under the name Kåre And The Cavemen, but changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway...
. This is called Crystal Canyon and is located in 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...
.
In March 2008 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma, previously known as Hodgkin's disease, is a type of lymphoma, which is a cancer originating from white blood cells called lymphocytes...
. In November, 2008, he stated in a blog entry that this condition was cured, and that there are no traces of it in his system.