ALBUM "TOIL" TO BE RELEASED 26.04.2024

Our second album 'Toil' will be out 26.04. It's been a long time coming, and it's been a lot of hard work. We can't wait to show it to you all! The album can already be preordered here:

https://shop.indierecordings.no/products/oberst-toil-lp

The artwork is done by the completely amazing artist Mu Pan, and the layout and design of the LP is done by Marve Svenningsen

Side A:
Chroma
Repugnaissance
A Breath and A Sigh
Lifeline
Invisible Hands

Side B:
Mules On A Mountain
The Bends
Bad Run
Taxed And Brittle
Toil

Oberst

New single "Chroma" out 23/08/23!

Oberst is finally back with the first new single since their 2020 debut “Paradise”. With their debut album Oberst showcased their captivating sound and ability to push boundaries, earning praise from industry heavyweights like Kerrang! and Metal Hammer.

The new single "Chroma," is scheduled for release on August 23rd, and serves as a testament to Oberst's ability to seamlessly merge addictive riffs, raw emotion, and atmospheric nuances, while incorporating mind-bending metal and hardcore elements that will leave listeners intruigied and wanting more.

The band states:

“This song is about the danger of buying in to false promises of easier times and shortcuts. Not accepting so called salvation in exchange for reason. Making the journey without ideological crutches may be painfull, but that little bit of pain brings a lot of clarity.”

Listen here!

New single "Parting" is out NOW!

“Parting is a song about starting over. Excitement, anxiety, hope and longing for what is left behind share the emotional space in the song. As with any good adventure, there is a naive positivity about what lies ahead. It’s like the romanticised version of a roadtrip you have in your head, that tends to end up being a more taxing experience then first imagined. Soundwise, the song is a melancholic, yet big and hopeful anthem. The song peaks as electronic pop act PONETTE delivers the quirky, but still very impactful last lyrics of the song.”

Stream here: https://orcd.co/parting

New single "Goddess" is out NOW!

Our third single from our upcoming debut album is out NOW!

“The song Goddess deals with the idea of escaping reality by way of intoxication. It touches on the very human reaction that is trying to forget while the world is burning around you, and how hard it can be to open your eyes and face the music once you have gotten the taste of something more than the «real world»”

Stream/buy: https://orcd.co/goddess

Oberst to play by:Larm 2020

We are extremely proud to be picked as one of the “jury’s selection” to play by:Larm 2020.

More info TBA.

From by:larm:

“Like a proper bastard child of hardcore and metal, Oberst offer the listener a multifaceted slab of heaviness: furious riff-o-ramas sliding into slow, doomy dystopian soundscapes which can evoke a fear of the apocalypse in unprepared listeners. This is music for grandiose moods, whether it be anger, fear, the prospect of death or even hope.

Oberst has been a regular figure to be found on Norwegian club venues dedicated to more down-tuned guitar paths, which with time has garnered them attention both at home and abroad. Now, the band is prepared to step out of the underground and into the consciousness of the metal masses.”

Oberst featured in Musicradar article "6 fresh guitar artists you need to hear in October 2019"

Link to feature here.

New single "Vagabonds" is out NOW!

Our second single from our upcoming debut album is out NOW!

“Vagabonds is probably the most accessible and catchy song on the album, even though the theme of it revolves around heavy concepts like fleeing and persecution. The verse has a really cool and gritty country- vibe, probably a little inspired by bands like Baroness, while the chorus is a big and memorable anthem.”

Stream/buy: https://orcd.co/vagabonds

New single "A Stranger Place pt. II" is out NOW

Our first single from our upcoming debut album is out NOW!

"The song is about driving head on into uncharted and dangerous territory, knowing, and almost rejoicing in the fact that it ultimately will take a toll on you.”

Stream/buy: https://believemusic.lnk.to/AStrangerPlacePtII

Oberst signs with Indie Recordings

Oberst is proud to announce signing to norwegian Metal Label Indie Recordings, for the release for their upcoming debut album in 2020. Statement below:

“Sometimes you come across bands that immediately grab your attention, and as you dig deeper into it, new layers unfold at a seemingly endless depth. Oberst is one of these bands, and given their musical style that is quite an achievement. I can`t wait for people to discover them and enjoy it as much as I do”. -Erlend Gjerde of Indie Recordings

The band adds: “Working with Indie Recordings with this release is a huge step for us – in the right direction. They have a strong position in the rock/metal scene, and it's hard to not smile when we see our name under already legendary acts in their roster, like Cult of Luna, Kvelertak, Satyricon, Enslaved ++. We are confident that Indie is the label for us to get our songs out there and could not be prouder to announce our debut album with them behind us. We can't wait for you to hear the songs, both on record and live!”