Mantric

Mantric is a progressive metal band from Oslo, Norway that formed in 2007.

For other uses, see Mantra.
Mantric
Background information
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresProgressive metal,[1] Post-metal[1]
Years active2007-present
Labels
Associated acts
WebsiteMantric on Facebook
MembersJohn Mjaaland
Tor Glidje
Ole Sveen
Anders Lidal
Past membersKim Akerholdt
David Husvik

Background

When the last remaining founding members of Extol, Vocalist Peter Espevoll and Drummer David Husvik, decided to end the band in 2007, the remaining members, John Mjaaland, Tor Glidje, Ole Sveen, who had previously played together in Lengsel and Ganglion, decided to continue the already in-progress songwriting process and change the name of the band to Mantric.[2][3] Husvik was also a part of the first lineup, but eventually left.[4]

The band was signed to Prosthetic Records and released their debut album, The Descent in 2010. The album has received generally positive reviews including 8 out of 10 scores from both Metal Hammer and Decibel. Mantric has since played a handful of shows and festivals in Europe and are currently demoing material for their next album.[5] In 2015, the band released a new song and announced two releases, an EP and a Studio album.[6] In 2015, the band released their sophomore album entitled, Sin, which was well received. The album was said to be of various sounds, mainly progressive metal,[1] but also post metal,[1] death metal,[7] and black metal.[7] On March 20, 2020, it was announced the band had signed with Tooth & Nail / Solid State Records and had released a new single titled "Polyanna".[8] The band is set to release their third album, False Negative on April 24, 2020.[8] On April 9, the band released "The Towering Mountain".[9]

Members

Current

  • John Robert Mjåland - bass, vocals (2007–present)
  • Ole Halvard Sveen - vocals, lead guitar, violin, mandolin, squeezebox (2007–present)
  • Tor Magne Glidje - rhythm guitar, vocals, percussion (2007–present)

Live musicians

  • Anders Salomon Lidal - soundscapes (2007–present)
  • David Husvik - drums (2007-2009, 2011–present)
  • Martin Siverstein - guitar

Former[4]

  • Kim Akerholdt - drums (2009-2011)

Discography
Studio albums
  • The Descent (2010)
  • Sin (2015)
  • False Negative (2020)
EPs
  • Die Old (2015)
Singles
  • "Polyanna" (2020)
  • "The Towering Mountain" (2020)[9]

Notes
  1. May, Eric (September 23, 2015). "Album Review: Mantric - Sin". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  2. "Exclusive Interview with Mantric's Ole Halvard Sveen (ex-Extol)". MetalSucks. July 14, 2010.
  3. "EXTOL Members Launch New Band MANTRIC". Blabbermouth.net. August 12, 2007. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  4. F., Daniel (October 2015). "Do you already know... Mantric?" (in German). Whiskey-Soda. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  5. "Mantric". Facebook.
  6. Neilstein, Vince (June 4, 2015). "Mantric Return with New Song, EP and Album". MetalSucks. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
  7. xFiruath (February 15, 2016). "Mantric - Sin". Metal Underground. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
  8. Beard, Mason (March 21, 2020). "Mantric Joins Solid State / Tooth & Nais Records Roster". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  9. "Exclusive Premiere: Mantric, "The Towering Mountain"". MetalSucks. April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.


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