Animal Alpha
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Norway |
| Products | Rock music, Albums, EPs, Singles |
Animal Alpha was a Norwegian rock ensemble consisting of five members, established in 2002 and dissolved in 2009.
History
During 2004, Animal Alpha embarked on an extensive tour throughout Norway, receiving an 8/10 rating from Metal Hammer for their live show at Oslo's Øya Festival, and made an appearance on the national television program Lydverket. They achieved sold-out performances on two consecutive nights at Oslo's John Dee Live Club & Pub. The group secured a contract with the independent label Racing Junior, with plans to release new material in spring 2005.
Their self-titled EP and first full-length album, Pheromones, were produced by Sylvia Massy at her studio located in Weed, California. The EP was released on September 5, 2005, earning Gold certification, while two singles received widespread radio play across Norway. The band earned nominations for Best Music Video and Best Debut Artist. In early 2006, they participated in industry festivals throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and The Netherlands, generating interest from record labels internationally as they also performed at various European festivals.
The band’s sophomore album, titled You Pay for the Whole Seat, But You'll Only Need the Edge, was launched on January 28, 2008. Prior to this release, they had performed at major festivals such as Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, England’s Download Festival, and Belgium’s Pukkelpop.
Animal Alpha’s song "Bundy" was featured in multiple video games including Burnout Revenge, Burnout Legends, and NHL 06 (all published by EA Games), as well as appearing in the movie Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. Another track, "Fire! Fire! Fire!", was included in the Norwegian film Dead Snow and also appeared in the 2008 racing game MotorStorm: Pacific Rift.
On March 12, 2009, the band announced their breakup due to creative differences encountered during the development of their third album. Members intended to focus on solo endeavors or alternative musical projects.
Discography
Singles
- "Bundy"
EPs
- Animal Alpha (2005)
Studio albums
Personnel
- Agnete Kjølsrud – lead vocals
- Christian Wibe – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Christer-Andre Cederberg – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Lars Imre Bidtnes – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Thomas Emil Jacobsen – drums, percussion
- Aleksander Ralla Villnes – drums, percussion