Olav Iversen (born September 23, 1977, in Sandøy, Møre og Romsdal)[1][2] is a Norwegian heavy metal singer-songwriter and musician. He is better known as a founding member and the guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Sahg, as well as its only constant member.
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 23, 1977 |
| Origin | Sandøy, Møre og Romsdal, Norway |
| Genres | Heavy metal, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, graphic designer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Regain, Indie |
| Website | http://www.sahgband.com |
Musical career edit
Iversen's remarkable career began with Trucks, a British/Norwegian pop punk band, whose most popular release was the 2002 novelty single, "It's Just Porn Mum". The single was a Top 5 hit in Norway,[3] and peaked at No. 35 in the UK Singles Chart.[4][5]
He's best known for being the only constant member and co-founder of the hard rock band Sahg in 2004, along with Tom Cato Visnes (King ov Hell), Einar Selvik (Kvitrafn) and Thomas Tofthagen.
Iversen has also been an active member in several bands in his country, as Audrey Horne and Manngard.
Apart from his musical projects, he has also worked as an art director and graphic designer in Bergen since 2000.[6]
Discography edit
With Starling edit
- Mellowcold (EP, 2001)
With Trucks edit
- Juice (2003)
With Manngard edit
- Circling Buzzards (2006)
- European Cowards (2007)
With Sahg edit
- Sahg I (2006)
- Sahg II (2008)
- Sahg III (2010)
- Delusions Of Grandeur (2013)
- Memento Mori (2016)
- Born Demon (2022)
As guest musician edit
With Audrey Horne edit
- Le Fol (2007)
With Vulture Industries edit
- The Malefactor's Bloody Register (2010)
With Dominanz edit
- Noxious (2014)
With Ahab edit
References edit
- ^ Allmusic.com
- ^ Metallum Archives
- ^ VG-lista
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 568. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ UK Singles Chart
- ^ Cargocollective.com
- ^ Sahg's Official Facebook page