IT'S A TRAP! Scandinavian Music Journal

Frost - The woods

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:03:09 -0700

JaJaJa is streaming a new track from Norwegian electronic duo Frost: http://www.jajajamusic.com/index.php/2011/09/listen-exclusive-frost-the-woods/
The new single "The woods" will be officially released on October 17.

Frost - The magician (video)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:43:01 -0700

"The magician" is the first single from Frost's upcoming album "Radio magnetic", the Norwegian duo's first release "Love! Revolution!" back in 2007. Can't say that I'm all that crazy about the song with those weak synthy horns, but the clip is definitely something to look at. Direct link: http://vimeo.com/13890486

WaPo Express talks to Frost (Satyricon)

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:28:23 -0800

The Washington Post Express talks to Satyricon drummer Frost: http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/02/thawing_the_frost_qa_satyricon.php
Check the link at the top of the piece for a preview of their show together with UK act Cradle of Filth.

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:29:25 -0700

Satyricon will be coming back to the US this winter as support for Cradle of Filth: http://www.lambgoat.com/news/view.aspx?id=11584
CoF hasn't been a good band in a long time, but at least they are entertaining live. As for Satyricon, I'd still really like to see them with Frost on drums, but I doubt Homeland Security will ever let that happen.

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:49:30 -0700

Norwegian electronic act Frost will be putting out a remix collection sometime later this year, "before Christmas" they say.

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:23:18 -0700

Check out studio footage of Frost from Satyricon recording drum tracks for the new album in LA: http://www.satyricon.no/news/

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:18:48 -0700

Infamous Norwegian black-metal act Gorgoroth will be going into the studio on August 25 to begin work on a new album. The lineup will be core members Gaahl (vox), King (bass), Frost (drums) plus Teloch and Ice Dale on guitar and Herbrand Larsen (Enslaved) in the producer's seat.

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:28:14 -0700

Prince has officially nixed that huge Norwegian tribute comp, but you can now download Frost's contribution ("Sex shooter") for free: http://www.frostworld.no/
Read more: http://www.thedailyswarm.com/swarm/prince-strikes-again-sues-stop-norweigian-tribute-project/

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:58:50 -0800

Norwegian electronic act Frost will release their new single "My plastic heart" on February 11 in digital format only. It will include a b-side remix by Plastic Operator.

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:12:47 -0800

Satyricon drummer Frost has broken his leg, forcing them to cancel their appearance at the Arnhem Metal Meeting this weekend: http://www.satyricon.no/news.asp

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:01:52 -0700

Norwegian electronic act Frost is back in the studio working on new material.

Frost Love! Revolution! Frostworld

Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Reading through Frost's webpage, I get the impression that the duo think they are a much better band than they actually are. The purpose of their new album, "Love! Revolution!" is, supposedly, to "search for the lost pop of that golden era when joy and creativity had as big a place in pop music as pure commerciality and copyism has had in the last decades." Fine. I'll admit that they're a good step or so above Britney Spears. But, joyful? Creative? Don't make me laugh. Or hurl. Or both. I've heard this whole 'female vocals over minimalistic synth/electro - pop beats' before. Done exceptionally well by the likes of Ladytron, Frou Frou/Imogen Heap and even Circ, I might add. So I expect a new take on the genre, some quirkiness in the beats, some deftness in the lyrics to bring a smile to my lips. But there is none of that here. The lyrics aim to be poignant and touching, but wind up being cheesy and, at times, very, very painful to listen to. Even the cheap, 'lyrics be damned' side of me that will occasionally listen to the cheesiest techno on the airwaves couldn't be swayed by this mess; especially since there is only one catchy track on the whole album in "One hundred years". Ultimately, the only thing Frost have going for them is Aggie Peterson's frail, wistful vocal style, which will no doubt ensure that a good percentage of the tracks on "Love! Revolution!" will get the remix treatment and earn the duo some recognition on the club scene (and possibly some revenue). In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if that might have been their sole, sorry objective all along. "Joy and creativity", my ass. Frost are only kidding themselves.

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Norwegian electronic duo Frost has posted two new tracks on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/frostnorway

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Norwegian electronic duo Frost has new tracks on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/frostnorway

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Satyricon reports that they've sorted out all the proper paperwork for drummer Frost and will be coming over to tour the Americas in April.

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

24:hours highlights some Norwegian music, centering on the works of electronic duo Frost and related project Mental Overdrive: http://2-4-hours.blogspot.com/2007/01/welcome-to-official-we-love-norway.html

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Norwegian electronic act Frost has posted some new songs myspace: http://www.myspace.com/frostnorway
Their new album "Love revolution" will be out March 26.

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Frost's new single "One hundred years" is now up on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/frostnorway

Fri, 26 May 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Check out the video for the brand new Frost single "Sleepwalker": http://www.loveod.com/pub/nob/files/110506_sleepwalker.wmv
The Norwegian electronic duo also has a new website: http://www.frostworld.no/

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800

MIC Norway profiles hyped electronica duo Frost who have a new album out this spring: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2006022113160469892881

Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800

The BBC/Radio 1 One World radio special on the Sunkissed Live/Norwegian centennial is now online: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/urban/oneworld/sunkissed2005.shtml
Tons of great stuff, from Turbonegro to Satyricon to Frost and Biosphere.

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0800

Norwegian act Frost has recorded a cover of "Messages" by OMD for what I assume will be an eventual single release. The song had been a live favorite of the group for some time now.

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Ferrante Power Equipment discusses the "fine art of black metal" with Frost of Satyricon: http://www.f-p-e.com/interviews/interview.php?id=30

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Satyricon drummer Frost talks to AllThingsMetal about his inability to get a work visa to tour the US, the state of the current Norwegian black-metal scene and more: http://www.allthingsmetal.net/bands/interviews/satyriconi.html

Tue, 05 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Joey Jordison of Slipknot will be sitting in for Frost when Satyricon tours the US again in December, due to the former's inability to get visa clearance. Frost has a prior conviction on his record from an assault charge some ten years ago and has been repeatedly denied US access because of it. This isn't Jordison's first time filling in for another band either - some of you might recall that he filled in for a sick Lars Ulrich of Metallica at the UK's Download Festival. Could be cool - even if you're not a Slipknot maggot, it's hard to deny the guy's talent. Tentative dates:

12/02 - Slim's/The Pound, San Francisco, CA
12/03 - House of Blues/The Roxy, Los Angeles, CA
12/04 - House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
12/05 - The Marquee, Phoenix, AZ
12/07 - Trees, Austin, TX
12/08 - Engine Room, Houston, TX
12/09 - Back Room, Dallas, TX
12/10 - The Other Side, Tulsa, OK
12/11 - Pop's, St. Louis, MO
12/12 - House of Blues, Chicago, IL
12/13 - Harpo's, Detroit, MI
12/15 - BB Kings, New York, NY
12/16 - The Palladium, Worcester, MA
12/17 - Trocadero/TLA, Philadelphia, PA
12/18 - Jaxx, Springfield, VA
12/19 - tba
12/20 - tba
12/21 - tba

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Global Domination interviews Frost of Satyricon/1349: http://www.statikmajik.com/gd/interviews/satyricon_frost.php

Thu, 22 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0700

The latest from Satyricon:

"We will be headlining (Wacken Open Air) Saturday the 7th of August doing a special set where we will perform Darkthrone songs with their singer the last 30 minutes of our show. Anyone who knows their black metal is aware of Darkthrone's policy of not playing live. They've decided to do this special event and asked us to be a part of it and that is of course a great honour. We're also glad that this historical event have the approval of Fenriz and Zephyrous. Bonds between Satyricon and Darkthrone have always been extremly tight and this is a great way of showing it. The thought of kicking into our opening song "Walk The Path Of Sorrow" in front of 30-40,000 people makes the wait almost unbearable. Some of you have have been sending concerned e-mails asking what the festival means by using the phrasing "last show forever" about our performance. We don't know WHAT THEY FUCK they are talking about and rest assured...Satyricon is alive and kicking as ever before!"

And with regards to US touring activities:

"No movement on the Frost case (concerning his recent visa problems). We've will be auditioning drummers in August. So far we've had no luck as some drummers we have contacted have schedules that doesn't allow them to tour with us or they turn out not to be good enough. We're hoping to return in Sep/Oct/Nov. So be patient, darkness always prevails."

Fri, 21 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Seems like Satyricon did quite well on their US tour opening for Morbid Angel judging from this message. The best part? Plans are underway for them to come back for a headlining tour in August! Hopefully drummer Frost can make it this time around as well.

Wed, 12 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700

The program for the Momentum Nordic Festival of Contemporary Art in Moss, Norway from May 22 - June 27 has been confirmed and will feature music from Twinn with Kreutzerkompani/Jazzkammer and artwork from a ton of Nordic artists such as Kim Hiortøy. Frost will be performing at the pre-party on May 21. More info: http://www.momentum.no/

Wed, 05 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700

It's all over. Gorgoroth vocalist Gaahl was sentenced to 18 months for what has been called a 'ritual attack' on a 41-year old man. Read more:

VG Nett
Nettavisen
Nationen
Gjengangeren

Maybe that's another reason why Frost didn't want to commit to playing drums with the band.

Tue, 04 May 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Looks like the plans for drummer Frost (Satyricon, 1349) to collaborate with fellow Norwegian black-metallers Gorgoroth have been called off. According to a statement from Khaoz Productionz, Frost is way too busy with his other projects to give the Gorgoroth work the attention it deserves. 1349 and Gorgoroth plan to tour Europe together in October.

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Black-metal band Gorgoroth has reportedly left Nuclear Blast. It has also been reported that drummer Kvitrafn has parted ways with the group and has already been replaced by Frost (Satyricon, 1349). And if you remember, the band was recently in a bit of hot water regarding blashpemy accusations stemming from a recent show in Poland. More soon?

Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Norwegian electronic act Frost is heading to Tanzania. Here's the scoop, straight from the source:

"Per and Aggie are on their way to Dar Es Salaam to do a concert in collaboration with musicians from Tanzania. The event will take place Friday the 23rd of April at the Royal Norwegian Embassy and His Royal Highness, The Crown Prince of Norway, will be attending.
Per and Aggie have been working with musicians from Tanzania before and are thrilled to meet the muscians of Marimba Studio again. The recordings from Africa and the work they have done together will be resulting in a CD, hopefully to be released this fall. It'll be exiting to hear what the sound of these two diverse worlds of frost and heat will sound like..."

Mon, 19 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700

Satyricon talks to The Underground Scene about the band's current US tour supporting Morbid Angel and their recent visa problems (drummer Frost was denied entry into the country): http://theundergroundscene.net/interviews.php?op=view&artid=134

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Satyricon's spot on the upcoming Morbid Angel tour is reportedly in jeopardy as drummer Frost is having trouble getting his work visa papers approved. Read more: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=20821
UPDATE: MIC Norway reports it like it's a done deal: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004032911351328726482
UPDATE AGAIN: Blabbermouth now says that Trym (ex-Emperor) has been recruited to take Frost's place. One way or another, the people behind the tour are intent on making sure everything goes as planned.

Mon, 23 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

1349's latest album "Beyond the Apocalypse" will be released in the US on May 4 via Candlelight Records. The band features drummer Frost of Satyricon and this is their second album.

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Norwegian electronic act Frost was recently interviewed by the UK's CMU online: http://www.unlimitedmedia.co.uk/cmuonline/weekly/weeklyfrost.html
They were also recently featured on the BBC One World's broadcast from Sunkissed Live along with Kim Hiorthoy, Nils Petter Molvaer and Bugge Wesseltoft. Listen here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/urban/oneworld/sunkissed.shtml
The duo will also return to London in-person for a show at Neighbourhood in Notting Hill on March 31. More details about that coming soon.

And lastly, Frost has put out the call for extra inspiration for their new record and want you to tell them about your dreams. Go here and write in your nocturnal experiences.

Thu, 15 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Their name's been coming up a fair amount lately, so it's only natural that MIC Norway would run a profile on Frost: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004011511354666292057

Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

BBC Radio 1 will be doing a special broadcast from the Norwegian house club Sunkissed featuring live performances from Nils Petter Molvær, Kim Hiortøy Lokal Band (w/members of Jaga Jazzist, Frost and Bugge Wesseltoft. Read more: http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2004011313045939561913

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Norweigan electronic act Frost will be doing a special charity concert in Oslo with the Salangai Narthanalayam music and dance group from India. The event will take place March 23 at Sentrum Scene and all proceeds will be donated to needy dysfunctional children in Sri Lanka.

Wed, 07 Jan 2004 00:00:00 -0800

Norweigan electronic artists Frost make their UK debut at the Notting Hill Arts Club in London on January 19. Smalltown Supersound label manager Joakim Haugland will be spinning records that night, too. Their album "Melodica" will be released over there on the group's own FrostWorld Recordings in February.

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0800

Norweigan electronic act Frost is currently taking a break from playing live and working on new material, as well as working on various sideprojects such as Mental Overdrive and Illumination. Look for new live dates to be announced for mid-January, otherwise you can now listen to their entire album "Melodica" online from here.

Tue, 02 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Frost's album "Melodica" will be getting a US release on Shadow Records on October 7 and will include three exclusive bonus tracks. The label, a subdivision of Instinct Records, were the first to sign Moby back in the early 90s and are also home to acts such as DJ Krush, DJ Cam, Kruder & Dorfmaister and 808 State so you know they're in good company.

Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Here's a bunch more MIC Norway profiles of artists scheduled to appear at this year's Popkomm conference in Cologne, Germany: Sternklang (dBut Records), Salvatore (Racing Junior), Slowpho (Beatservice Records) and Frost (Frost World Recordings); Xploding Plastix.

Wed, 02 Jul 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Norweigan electronic act Frost just put out a special version of their album "Melodica" in Denmark with a bonus track of "Endless Love" as remixed by Røyksopp. It's available from FrostWorld Recordings/LoveOD and distributed by VME. The UK gets the album on September 8. In other news, band members Per and Aggie will be DJ'ing at the Canal Street Festival as "Herr&Fru" in Arendal on July 25. Per will also doing a set by himself on the 23rd and Aggie will be doing a 'jamsession' with some of the festival's other invited musicians on the 22nd. They'll also be playing Tromsø, Norway's Insomnia festival on September 3 along with other acts such as Xploding Plastix, Cordion, Elektrofant, Martin Horntveth and more. More info on that here: www.insomniafestival.no

Tue, 24 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Aggie, the singer of Norwegian electronic act Frost, appears in the short film "Øyeblikk" which recently won the voter call-in competition on NRK's 'Kortklipt' program. The film was made by Thomas Christensen and stars Kristoffer Joner. You can catch Frost playing live as Roskilde fest this coming Sunday.

Fri, 20 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0700

Glad midsommar!

Paola's updated summer tour schedule:

06/21 - Järva, Folkets Park
07/05 - Borlänge, Peace and Love
07/10 - Arvikafestivalen
07/11 - Varberg, Nöjesparken
07/17 - Skellefteå, Trästocksfestivalen
07/26 - Helsingborg, Dunkers Kulturhus
08/15 - Göteborgskalaset

Finnish death-metal supergroup Chaos Breed report that their "Unleashed Carnage" demo is being picked up for release by an as-of-yet unnamed label. They'll probably throw some other material on the disc, too. Assuming all goes well, they hope to have it out in time for the Tuska festival on July 11.

Robert Palmer has apparently covered Nicolai Dunger's "Dr. Zhivago's Train" on his new album "Drive". Weird.

Mom Pop Records, the label that will be releasing Your Halo is a Radar and Soviac in the US, is offering a free six-song sampler for those who might be interested. Simply head on over to their website and leave your address in the guestbook.

Eye Will Drown Records and Räka Produktion have set up a new festival at DIXI in Falköping, Sweden this coming November 11 called the Betong Festivalen. Bands set to play include Rentokiller, Set My Path, Liquid Phase, Troublemakers, Frost and The Mischief. For more info, go to the Räka site or email eyewilldrown@hotmail.com.

Those of you lucky folks with Roskilde tickets can view the full schedule here: http://www.roskilde-festival.dk/object.php?obj=32f000c&code=45

Laakso has finished recording sixteen new songs, some of which some will end up on the forthcoming debut full length album. Band member David Nygard says, "We are very satisfied so far. Feels like it's more alive and boiling than the EP. Jari [Haapalainen, Bear Quartet], the producer, made us scream and destroy instruments. Of course we left a few tender, acoustic numbers too, for the girls..."

MIC Norway put up a profile on Emmerhoff & The Melancholy Babies today.

Via DJ Martian comes this profile on Mew in The Guardian. Is Denmark the new Sweden?

Here's an e-card for the song "Let´s go dancing" from the new Danish band The Fashion.