Kaizers Orchestra

The Norwegian rock band Kaizers Orchestra was formed in 2000. The two leading members, vocalist Janove Ottesen and guitarist Geir Zahl, had known each other for years and started their first band in 1991. The lineup:

• Janove Ottesen (vocals, guitar, piano, organ, oil drums)
• Geir Zahl (lead guitar, vocals, oil drums)
• Terje Vinterstøen (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, percussion)
• Rune Solheim (drums)
• Helge Risa (organ, piano)
• Jon Sjøen (acoustic bass)

Vinterstøen wasn't an original member, but he joined later in 2000.

Their first album, Ompa Til Du Dør (Ompa Until You Die), was released on the underground label Broiler Farm in 2001. It became a success, first in Norway, later in Denmark and the Netherlands. The second album, Evig Pint (Forever Tortured), was released late 2002 / early 2003.

The music of Kaizers Orchestra is inspired by everything from Tom Waits's pessimistic lyrics and ompa-ompa to AC/DC's heavy metal. Their lyrics, written by Ottesen and Zahl, are all in Norwegian. They're regarded as one of Norway's best contemporary live bands, and are touring intensively.

Table of contents

1 Discography 1.1 Albums 1.2 EPs

Discography

Albums

• Ompa Til Du Dør (2001)
• Evig Pint (2002)

EPs

• Død Manns Tango (2002)
• Kontroll På Kontinentet (2002)
• Mann Mot Mann (2002)