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Peter Espevoll

Peter Espevoll is a Norwegian vocalist who, in 1993, started the band Extol, with whom he is most associated.

Peter Espevoll
Born (1979-10-02) 2 October 1979 (age 44)
OriginBærum, Norway
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Unclean vocals, guitar[4]
Years active1993-present
WebsiteFacebook

Background edit

Espevoll was the son of a missionary family, and spent a great deal of time in Kenya, Africa in his life.[5] While in Kenya, he and his brother Christer Espevoll grew an affinity for heavier music, with Peter citing Jerusalem as his first interaction with the genre.[5] Later, bands such as Barren Cross, Stryper, Vengeance Rising, Deliverance, Tourniquet, and Living Sacrifice would hold an influence in his life.[5]

Espevoll began his musical career after his brother Christer Espevoll and cousin David Husvik started Extol in 1993. The band went through several lineup changes with Husvik and Espevoll being the only two constants. Christer later left the band along with longtime guitarist Ole Børud, who would later come back. The band disbanded in 2007, due to personal issues.[6] During his time with Extol, he, his cousin, Tor Magne Glidje, John Robert Mjlånd, and Ole Halvard Sveen, all of the bands Extol, Lengsel, and Mantric, formed a side-project called Ganglion.[7] Ganglion released two EPs, one as a seven-inch. The project became inactive, as did Extol. Espevoll stated that the band ended due to personal issues, for Espevoll, it was to spend time with his family.[6]

Extol reformed in 2012 with the lineup of Espevoll, Husvik, and Børud. Espevoll stated the main reason to reunite the band was "to make the best music possible".[8] During the band's hiatus, Espevoll spent some time in a Mental Facility, due to dealing with stress and anxiety.[9][10] The band released their fifth self-titled album in 2013. Espevoll's brother and Extol founder Christer Espevoll was supposed to record on the album, but was unable to perform on the album.[11] In 2014, the band went on hiatus after performing some live shows with Ole Vistnes (Shining, Tristana) and Marcus B. (Inevitable End, Miseration). During Extol's hiatus, Espevoll quit the band due to other commitments, leaving Husvik and Borud as sole members.[12]

In late 2020, Espevoll created a new project alongside filmmaker and musician Åsmund Janøy, called Hrada. The name is derived from an old Norwegian word that means “to create”.[5] On April 30, 2021, Hrada signed with Mythic Panda Productions as their first signing. On June 17, 2021, the band released their debut single “Gospel Oak”.[5]

Personal life edit

Espevoll is married and has two children.[6]

Discography edit

Extol

Studio albums
EPs
Compilations
  • 1996: Northern Lights / Norwegian Metal Compilation (Rowe Productions 012)
Videos
  • 2015: Of Light and Shade

Ganglion

  • 2002: Ganglion (7")
  • 2003: Stripped

Hrada

  • 2023: Mirrorland

References edit

  1. ^ Metal Mark (May 15, 2013). "EXTOL INTERVIEW BY METAL MARK". Skulls n Bones. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Heavy Blog (November 16, 2012). "Peter Espevoll of Extol: The HIHB Interview". Heavy Is Heavy Blog. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  3. ^ "Extol: singer Peter Espevoll talks about meaning and video of the song "Betrayal"" (in German). RockHard. October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  4. ^ The Blueprint Dives (Liner notes). Solid State Records/Century Media. May 3, 2005. Retrieved on October 31, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d e Espevoll, Peter (June 23, 2021). "Peter Espevoll: Extol and Hrada". HM Magazine. Interviewed by Cullen and Mason. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  6. ^ a b c Islander (October 22, 2012). "AN NCS INTERVIEW: PETER ESPEVOLL OF EXTOL". No Clean Singing. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  7. ^ "Ganglion". MusicMight. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  8. ^ Giberti, Jamie (September 2013). "Extol: An Interview with Peter Espevoll (September 2013)". Rock Sins. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  9. ^ Espevoll, Peter (March 9, 2015). "#67 Peter Espevoll of EXTOL". Interviewed by Toby Morrell; Matt Carter; Joey Svendsen. Bad Christian Podcast. Archived from the original on 2016-10-29. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  10. ^ thrashboy (March 10, 2015). "New Interview with 'Extol' Vocalist 'Peter Espevoll' Posted Online". The Metal Resource. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  11. ^ Tfaaon (October 5, 2013). "Peter Espevoll, singer of the group Extol" (in French). Lagrosse Radio. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
  12. ^ "Q&A: Ole Børud (EXTOL) On The Awakening Of FLESHKILLER - Metal Injection". 31 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.

External links edit

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