Another genre very strong in Norwegian lands, is Gothic Metal, the feud of female metal singers. The pioneer of this tendency in the country was a band called Theatre Of Tragedy, where the vocals where in charge of Liv Kristine (since 2003 in the German band Leaves' Eyes), that came to an end just this year. They were the first, and who likes this genre should really listen to their records.
But in these chronicles I avoid talking about bands that no longer exist, especially when the ones that exist give us plenty to talk about. This is the case.
There are several good heirs from the Theatre Of Tragedy legacy still in activity, like Tristania. Still trying to achieve the musical level they had until 2001, when Vibeke Stene was the voice of Morten Veland wrote the songs.
Morten Veland that in 2001, when he left Tristania founded another Gothic Metal band, Sirenia. I prefer Sirenia due to the quality of Morten's compositions, and in spite the band being in its third female singer in 9 years of existence.
Trail Of Tears is another Gothic band worth listening, although in this one the harsh male vocals have more airplay than the female vocals.
Midnattsol was founded by Carmen Elise Espenaes, sister of the mentioned Liv Kristine from Theatre Of Tragedy, and I'm not sure if they play Gothic Folk Metal or Folk Gothic Metal. Anyway, is Folk, is Gothic and is definitely Metal.
Next: Norway (part 3/3) - It's not just Black and Gothic
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