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Happy Tom
Thomas Seltzer (born 27 July 1969), also known by his stage name Happy-Tom, is a Norwegian-American musician and television presenter. He is best known as the bassist (temporarily drummer) and chief songwriter of the rock band Turbonegro. Early life Seltzer was born to an American father and a Norwegian mother in Hamar, Norway. He grew up in Superior, Wisconsin, and relocated to Nesodden in Akershus, Norway, in 1975. Although he was born in Norway and has lived in Norway since his early childhood, Seltzer retains his US citizenship and has never been a citizen of Norway ''de jure''. Seltzer applied for Norwegian citizenship in 2016, but was rejected due to Norwegian laws prohibiting multiple citizenships. While growing up in Norway, Seltzer took up skateboarding, which at the time was deemed illegal by Norwegian authorities and forced him to smuggle in his board from England. Career Seltzer is the bassist (originally drummer) and main songwriter for the band Turbonegro. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turbonegro
Turbonegro (Turboneger in Norway) is a Norwegian rock band, active from 1989 to 1998 and from 2002 to the present. The band combines glam rock, punk rock, and hard rock into a self-described "deathpunk" musical style. History Early years (1989–1994) Turbonegro formed in Oslo during the winter of 1988–1989. The initial lineup consisted of Thomas Seltzer (a.k.a. Happy-Tom), Vegard Heskestad, Pål Bøttger Kjærnes, Rune Grønn, Pål Erik Carlin and Tor-Kristian "TK" Jenssen. Seltzer and Heskestad had formerly performed in a band called "De Dype" – a noisy and subversive ensemble inspired by American rock band Butthole Surfers. Early Turbonegro continued that conceptional style. Turbonegro played their first show in March 1989 at Ungdomshuset in Copenhagen, Denmark. In April, they played their home town of Oslo for the first time. In the following weeks, they recorded their debut single ''Route Zero'' and additional songs for their ''Turboloid'' 12" EP. Both records were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trondheim
Trondheim ( , , ; ), historically Kaupangen, Nidaros, and Trondhjem (), is a city and municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. As of 2022, it had a population of 212,660. Trondheim is the third most populous municipality in Norway, and is the fourth largest urban area. Trondheim lies on the south shore of Trondheim Fjord at the mouth of the River Nidelva. Among the significant technology-oriented institutions headquartered in Trondheim are the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF), the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), and St. Olavs University Hospital. The settlement was founded in 997 as a trading post and served as the capital of Norway from the Viking Age until 1217. From 1152 to 1537, the city was the seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nidaros; it then became, and has remained, the seat of the Lutheran Diocese of Nidaros and the site of the Nidaros Cathedral. It was incorporated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Feces
''Small Feces'' is a two-part compilation album by the Norwegian rock band Turbonegro, released in 2005 on Bitzcore Records. It features 42 songs and documents the first steps from the beginning in 1989 until the '' Ass Cobra'' times ca. 1997. It contains a lot of unreleased/unheard material, 7-inches, compilation tracks and other gems. Most of the songs have never been available on CD format before, are re-mixed and re-mastered. The first edition was released in April 2005, limited to 1,000 copies. It is a three-CD box set with a cardboard box. The three digi-packed CDs consist of: * Disc 1: 19 tracks (with more of the later stuff) * Disc 2: 23 tracks (the early period) * Disc 3: CD ROM with assorted press stuff/articles. * Plus detailed booklet with a chronological song guide, liner notes, discography, illustrations. A 12-inch vinyl version was released in December 2005. These were 300 hand numbered mail-order-only copies on lime green wax w/ traces of white swirl. It contain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkness Forever!
''Darkness Forever!'' is a live album by the Norwegian rock band Turbonegro, recorded in 1998 and released in 1999 on Bitzcore Records in Germany and on Get Hip Records in 2000 in the United States. It was recorded on 10 May 1998 at Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany and on 18 December 1998 at Mars in Oslo, Norway, which was the last show of Turbonegro before they disbanded and went on hiatus for four years. There are no overdubs whatsoever on this album. The album was re-released in May 2005 as a six-panel digipak with extended photo material. It contains five bonus songs that was previously included in the vinyl edition and has been remastered. Artwork The artwork of the front sleeve was culled from a 70s poster advertising for "The Magic Show" of Canadian magician Doug Henning. The original CD pressing came with a free "Turbojugend" sticker. The limited first edition vinyl pressing (only 3,000 copies) came with the A1 poster from the band's last tour (European "Darkness Forever" tou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sexual Harassment (album)
''Sexual Harassment'' is the eight studio album by Norwegian rock band Turbonegro. It was released on 13 June 2012 through the band's label Scandinavian Leather Recordings, Universal Music and Volcom Entertainment. The album was produced by Matt Sweeney and is their first release to not feature founding member, guitarist and keyboardist Pål Pot Pamparius, the first since their debut album to not include singer Hank von Helvete, and the first since '' Ass Cobra'' to not feature drummer Chris Summers. It is also their first album with singer Tony "The Duke of Nothing" Sylvester and drummer Tommy Manboy, who both joined the band in 2011. The album features instrumental and vocal contributions from Sweeney, Andrew W.K., Nate Newton and Benmont Tench, in addition to a songwriting contribution from Nick Oliveri. It is dedicated to Ryan Dunn of ''Jackass'' and Eivind Hovden, a Turbojugend member that was killed on Utøya during the 22 July attacks. Recording and release Following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retox (album)
''Retox'' is the seventh album by Norwegian rock band Turbonegro. It is the first release under the band's newly created Scandinavian Leather Recordings. ''Retox'' is the final Turbonegro album to feature vocalist Hank von Helvete, guitarist and keyboardist Pål Pot Pamparius and drummer Chris Summers.The album was released on 11 June 2007 in Norway, 13 June 2007 in Sweden and on 15 June 2007 in the rest of Europe except for the UK. It was released on 23 June 2007 in Australia, 9 July 2007 in the UK and 14 August 2007 in the US. Turbonegro described the album as "a nihilistic homo punk metal bikermovie: Full of speed, power, humiliation and freedom! ''Retox'' is rock music that's been up for 5 days without sleeping, able to see more than most people, but not seeing anything exactly clear." Recording and release In May 2006, the band started recording demos at Crystal Canyon Studio, before moving to Fagerborg Lydstudio for the recording of the basic tracks and returning to Cry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Party Animals (album)
''Party Animals'' is an album by the Norwegian rock band Turbonegro, released in April 2005 in Norway and May 2005 in the rest of Europe. It is the final album in the "Apocalypse trilogy". It was released on Burning Heart Records in Sweden, on Bitzcore Records in Germany, and on 23 August 2005 via Abacus Recordings in the United States. Burning Heart Records also released a version with bonus DVD. It comes with a cardboard sleeve around the jewel-cased CD/DVD. The bonus DVD contains the Hank von Helvete workout video. Overview ''Party Animals'' is the first Turbonegro album where the band collaborated an external producer. The album was recorded in Oslo between November and December in 2004, then mixed and mastered in Los Angeles in early 2005 together with Steven Shane McDonald. The album sound appears fierce, blunt and with less focus on studio production refinements in comparison to its predecessor ''Scandinavian Leather''. Keith Morris and Nick Oliveri contribute guest vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scandinavian Leather
''Scandinavian Leather'' is an album by the Norwegian band Turbonegro that followed the band's reunion in 2002 and was released in April 2003 on Burning Heart Records in Sweden, on Bitzcore Records in Germany, on JVC/Victor Records in Japan, and on 6 May 2003 on Epitaph Records in the United States. Music and lyrics With ''Scandinavian Leather'' Turbonegro returned to a more rock style, continuing that found on '' Apocalypse Dudes'' with a development of the 'deathpunk' sound. While the songwriting is reminiscent of that of the Ramones, the sound is more multi-layered, including string arrangements, harmonic backing vocals, arena rock influences and psychedelic undertones, which the band coined "Rainbow Rock", or deathpunk with a pop sensibility. Track listing Personnel *Hank von Helvete (Hans Erik Dyvik Husby) – vocals * Euroboy (Knut Schreiner) – lead guitar *Rune Rebellion (Rune Grønn) – rhythm guitar *Pål Pot Pamparius (Pål Bottger Kjærnes) – keyboards, saxophon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apocalypse Dudes
''Apocalypse Dudes'' is the fourth album by the Norwegian band Turbonegro. It was released on February 23, 1998, and is the first studio album to feature lead guitarist Euroboy and drummer Chris Summers, and the last release before the band disbanded in December 1998. The album saw the band move towards a more glam rock-oriented sound mixed with punk and proved to be a breakthrough record for the underground band. It is the first part of the ''Apocalypse Trilogy'', consisting of ''Apocalypse Dudes'' (1998), ''Scandinavian Leather'' (2003) and '' Party Animals'' (2005). The snake on the cover art is taken from the American militant far-left organization Symbionese Liberation Army's banner/flag. Production Following the addition of Euroboy and the drummer Chris Summers, Turbonegro had adapted a new sound with the release of their "Prince of the Rodeo" single, gradually moving from punk rock to glam rock. After extensive touring in support of their previous album, '' Ass Cobr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ass Cobra
''Ass Cobra'' is the third full-length studio album by Norwegian punk rock band Turbonegro. It was first released in May 1996, with subsequent reissues in the following years. The album title and cover art is a reference to the AC Cobra sports car and ''Pet Sounds'' by the Beach Boys respectively. Overview and release ''Ass Cobra'' was recorded at Nesodden Musikkverksted in Nesodden, with the exception of "Imorgen Skal Eg Daue" and "Raggare Is A Bunch Of Motherfuckers", which was recorded at the Green Room in Madison, Wisconsin. The album saw the band move towards mid-1970s punk and glam territory, in the style of the Dictators, Ramones and late the Stooges, and features covers of songs by punk bands the Lewd and the Rude Kids. ''Ass Cobra'' was released in May 1996 through Amphetamine Reptile Records in Europe and Boomba Records in Germany. The album was released in the United States by Sympathy for the Record Industry in 1997 and included two bonus tracks, "Screwed And Tatto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Is Forever
''Never Is Forever'' is the second full-length album by the Norwegian rock band Turbonegro, released in 1994 via Dog Job Records. It was a limited and CD-only release to only 1,000 copies (some accounts suggest 1,200). Bitzcore Records re-released a remastered version of the album and with a new cover art in 1999. The cover artwork depicts ''Derrick'' actor Horst Tappert at a press conference in Oslo in 1993. Overview The album—a tribute to Blue Öyster Cult, as claimed by the band themselves—is an attempt to dissociate from the lo-fi aesthetics of the garage scene: "When the rest of the punk oriented world tried hard to be lo-fi and 'real', Turbonegro as usual went the opposite way, creating a miniature suburban deathpunk opera. Seldom have pop culture, darkness and desperation blended so well." Four songs from the ''(He's a) Grunge Whore'' EP were included on the album. The track "Hush, Earthling" features dialogue sampled from the 1980 film ''Flash Gordon.'' The al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Cars And Spent Contraceptives
''Hot Cars & Spent Contraceptives'' is the first full-length album by Norwegian band Turbonegro. It was released in March 1992 through Big Ball Records. Only 1,000 copies were released originally in Norway. A reissue of the record was released in early 1993 in Germany by Repulsion Records titled ''Helta Skelta''. The reissue features four extra tracks and a 24 minute audio-play about a young man being raped by a policeman called "A Career in Indierock". In 2000, Bitzcore Records reissued a remastered edition of ''Hot Cars & Spent Contraceptives'' along with other early Turbonegro records. The reissue was released in June 2000 and featured a new cover art by Dimitri 'from Oslo' Kayiambakis. It contained all the tracks from the original version and as well as the second reissue ''Helta Skelta''. Sound and lyrics The album gives an early introduction to the deathpunk sound, Turbonegro's very own self proclaimed genre; dark death driven punk rock with occasional excursions into hard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
