Articles by Torgeir P. Krokfjord

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Torgeir was a reviewer here at Metal Express Radio. After hearing Malmsteen's "Vengeance" on a guitar mag CD at the age of 12 or 13, he began doing hopeless interpretations of Yngwie licks and it just took off from there. After shorter stints at other zines he was snatched to Metal Express Radio in 2003. Alongside Yngwie, Savatage, WASP, Symphony X, Blind Guardian, Emperor, Arch Enemy, In Flames, Opeth, Motörhead, Manowar, and Queensrÿche are a quick list of musical faves. Torgeir is also guitarist in the Heavy/Prog/Thrash outfit Sarpedon.

HAMMERFALL (Live)

January 22, 2007 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Another Hammerfall album; another world tour; another Rockefeller gig. Not a bad thing at all, but it was hard not to realize that a bit of the enthusiasm the Oslo crowd has shown at earlier …READ MORE

YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN – Far Beyond The Sun

November 21, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

By now, most Malmsteen fans have probably acquired this package, but for those who haven’t -– here’s a few reasons why you definitely should. This is indeed a true gem for fans of the shredding …READ MORE

KAMELOT – One Cold Winter’s Night

November 14, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

With many of today’s Metal bands spitting out mediocre variations via the live DVD theme at a more rapid pace than their predecessors downed bottles of Jack Daniels, it is somewhat of a mystery that …READ MORE

HAMMERFALL – Threshold

October 18, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Would you, dear reader, admit to having ejaculated on your auntie’s bed during Christmas dinner? No, you certainly wouldn’t. But, if you had to choose between admitting to that disgusting deed and that of being …READ MORE

CRADLE OF FILTH – Thornography

October 16, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Coca Cola is no longer unhealthy, and Cradle Of Filth is no longer a Black Metal band. “Sugar” is the key to both accusations – Coca Cola has removed the sugar from several of their …READ MORE

CARNIVORA – Re-Incarnal

October 12, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Featuring several of the country’s most prominent Metal musicians –- Michael Eriksen (Circus Maximus), Jan Axel “Hellhammer” Blomberg (Mayhem, The Kovenant, Arcturus), and “Norway’s Slash” – Tore Moren (Street Legal, Rain) — in their ranks, …READ MORE

DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS – Plurima Mortis Imago

September 29, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Seldom has a band name been so appropriate! “Devilish Impressions” is indeed what’s on offer on the debut album of this Polish Black Metal ensemble. The band consists of Starash on guitars, main composer Turquoissa …READ MORE

Interview with Trashcan Darlings (Chris Damien Doll)

September 26, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Ready to rawk? Then read on…

W.A.S.P. (Live)

September 20, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

Blackie Lawless and his ever-changing “backing band” WASP (it’s tempting to use that term nowadays) have been frequent guests to Norway during the recent years, and this time the hard-rocking bugs had squeezed in as …READ MORE

LEGEN BELTZA – Dimension Of Pain

September 19, 2006 Torgeir P. Krokfjord Leave a comment

This is the debut album of this obscurely-named Spanish Thrash Metal quartet, but indeed it still looks the part; cool, 80’s style cover art, a gorgeous multi-page booklet, and professional band photography is always a …READ MORE