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Mörkekraft have signed with Octopus Rising, the imprint of Argonauta Records
Mörkekraft is a Norwegian band that blends rock, stoner, and psychedelic rock into a powerful combination of heavy riffs, atmospheric melodies, and straightforward rock. Inspired by somber forests and soaring eagles, the band creates music that delves into the human struggle and the search for meaning.
The band was formed in Southern Norway after several years of sporadic jam sessions, where the three members drew inspiration from previous musical projects and the foundations of heavy rock. With roots in punk, Scandirock, and experimental rock, Mörkekraft has developed a distinctive musical identity. Described as “a depressed Thin Lizzy” by Martin Skage (You Know Who), the trio balances intensity and melodic finesse in a sound that is both hard-hitting and reflective.
Mörkekraft creates music that is not only meant to be heard but felt – an experience that grabs the listener and pulls them into the depths of darkness. With a solid foundation and a passion for strong melodies, the band is ready to let the world experience the power that lies in the dark.
2025: New Music and New Ambitions
In January 2025, Mörkekraft entered the studio at Bridge Burner Recording in Stavanger, with Ørjan Kristoffersen Lund (NAG) at the helm. Here, they recorded three tracks that were mastered by Steven Grant Bishop (Satyricon, Karavan, Sløtface).
Their debut singles have received airplay on Norwegian national radio NRK P13, including features on shows hosted by Thomas Felberg and Totto Mjelde – respected voices in the country’s rock scene.
In May 2025, Mörkekraft returned to Bridge Burner Recording in Stavanger to continue the creative process with Ørjan Kristoffersen Lund. The sessions resulted in five new songs, bringing the total number of recorded tracks to eight – now fully mixed, mastered again by Steven Grant Bishop, and ready for the band’s forthcoming full-length album.
More details about the release will be revealed soon.
Kyuss Tribute
During the same sessions, Mörkekraft also recorded a cover of “Writhe” by Kyuss, featured on the international compilation “Spaceship Landing: A Tribute to KYUSS”.
The album, released October 31, 2025, via Witching Buzz Records with promotion by Grand Sounds Promotion, celebrates the enduring legacy of desert rock through a worldwide lineup of contributing bands.
Read more about the Kyuss tribute
The Future
Mörkekraft continues to carve out their place in the Scandinavian heavy rock scene – channeling raw emotion, weight, and atmosphere into songs that resonate with both heart and heaviness.
The journey is only beginning.
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Tommy Jansen Loennechen (vocals and guitar)
Böne Syrdal (drums)
Roger Henriksen (bass and vocals)
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Mörkekraft er et norsk band som blander rock, stoner og psykedelisk rock til en mektig kombinasjon av tunge riff, atmosfæriske melodier og rett frem rock. Inspirert av triste skoger og svevende ørner, skaper bandet musikk som utforsker menneskets indre kamper og søken etter mening.
Bandet ble dannet på Sørlandet etter flere år med sporadiske jam sessions, der de tre medlemmene hentet inspirasjon fra tidligere prosjekter og grunnpilarene i tung rock. Med røtter i pønk, scandirock og eksperimentell rock har Mörkekraft utviklet et særegent uttrykk. Beskrevet som «en deprimert Thin Lizzy» av Martin Skage fra You Know Who, balanserer trioen intensitet og meloditeft i en lyd som både er hardtslående og suggererende.
I 2025 spilte bandet inn åtte låter i Bridge Burner Recording i Stavanger, med Ørjan Kristoffersen Lund (NAG) bak spakene og Steven Grant Bishop (Satyricon, Karavan, Sløtface) på mastering. Resultatet er bandets første fullengder – et mørkt og melodisk album som slippes våren 2026.
Samtidig bidrar Mörkekraft med Kyuss-coverlåta «Writhe» på samlealbumet Spaceship Landing: A Tribute to KYUSS, utgitt av Witching Buzz Records i oktober 2025.
Mörkekraft har fått oppmerksomhet på NRK P13, der både Thomas Felberg og Totto Mjelde har løftet fram bandet som en ny kraft i norsk tungrock.
Opplev Mörkekraft live – med tyngde, atmosfære og mørk energi.