Equinox is a Norwegian

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band from

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that started in 1987. The initial band members were Grim Stene (

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), Ragnar 'Raggen' Westin (

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) and Skule Stene (

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) who were all ex-

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members. In 1988 Tommy Skarning joined as a second guitarist. On the ''Labyrinth''

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Tommy was no longer with the band, and Raggen was exchanged with Jørn Wangsholm. The band broke up in 1995. The 15 November 2017 Equinox announced that they were doing an exclusive comeback concert at the

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Festival in Halden with the original band members.

Discography

* ''What the Fuck Is This'' 1988 Laughing Deer Productions * ''Auf Wiedersehen'' 1989

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* ''Skrell'' EP 1990

* ''The Way to Go'' 1990

* ''NUH!'' EP 1991

* '' Xerox Success'' 1992

* ''Labyrinth'' 1995 Progress Records

Current members

* Grim Stene – guitars, lead vocals (1987-1995, 2017-2019) * Øystein Warem – guitars (2018-2019) * Skule Stene – bass (1987-1995, 2017-2019) * Ragnar Westin – drums (1987-1995, 2017-2019)

Former members

* Tommy Skarning – guitars (1987-1992) * Jørn Wangsholm – drums (1992-1995) * Espen Holm – guitars (1992-1995)

References

Norwegian thrash metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1987 1987 establishments in Norway Musical groups disestablished in 1995 1995 disestablishments in Norway Musical groups from Fredrikstad {{Norway-band-stub