The Crest (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 in Oslo, Norway |
| Founder | Nell Sigland, Kristian Sigland |
| Defunct | October 2010 |
| Headquarters | Oslo , Norway |
| Products | Music albums, Demos |
The Crest was a band originating from Oslo, Norway, recognized for blending gothic metal and darkwave genres. Their music featured memorable melodies, robust guitar riffs, and smooth female vocal performances. Established in 1996 by Nell and Kristian Sigland, the group adopted the name "The Crest" in 1999 following several personnel changes and the refinement of their distinctive musical style.
Their first album, Letters from Fire, was recorded in 2001 at Sound Suite Studio under the guidance of producer Terje Refsnes, who is known for his collaborations with bands such as Tristania, Carpathian Forest, and The Sins of Thy Beloved. After taking a break in 2003 during which Nell and Kristian experimented with electronic sounds through their side project "Rustflower Incorporated," The Crest regrouped in 2004 to work on their sophomore album, Vain City Chronicles. This record was produced at Norway's Top Room Studio and showcased a shift toward a more intense, guitar-centric sound while preserving the melancholic tones and Nell's characteristic vocal style.
In 2006, Nell became the lead singer for Theatre of Tragedy. The Crest officially ceased activities in October 2010 as members moved on to other ventures.
Band members
- Final lineup
- Nell Sigland – vocals, keyboards (also affiliated with Theatre of Tragedy)
- Kristian Sigland – guitars, vocals, keyboards, programming
- Magnus Westgaard – bass guitar, vocals
- Stian Kilde Aarebrot – guitars
- Klaus Blomvik – drums
- Previous members
- David Husvik – drums (1996–2001)
- Xander Sevon – drums (2002–2004)
Studio albums
- Letters from Fire (2002)
- Vain City Chronicles (2005)
Demos
Several demos served as foundations for the debut album Letters from Fire:
- "Straightjacket Singalongs" – Demo (1998)
- "Childhood's End"/"Thorn" (1999)
- "Thunderfuel" (1999)
- "Dark Rock Armada" (2000)
External links
- Articles with short description
- Norwegian gothic metal musical groups
- Norwegian dark wave musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1996
- 1996 establishments in Norway
- Musical groups disestablished in 2010
- 2010 disestablishments in Norway
- Norwegian musical quintets
- Musical groups from Oslo
- Season of Mist artists