Tore Østby

Tore Østby (born 1972) is a founder, guitarist, producer, and songwriter for Norwegian progressive metal band Conception.[1][2] After the band stopped playing on a permanent basis (the band was active from 1989 to 1998 and went on a 10-year hiatus) he, along with John Macaluso and Jørn Lande formed progressive metal band Ark.[3]

Tore Østby
Born1972
OriginNorway
GenresProgressive metal
Progressive rock
Power metal
Hard rock
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer
InstrumentsGuitar, Bass
Years active1991–2005, 2007–present
LabelsNoise
Laser's Edge/Sensory
Associated actsConception
Ark
D.C. Cooper
Jørn Lande
Websitewww.rollthefire.com

Tore is currently working as a senior advisor at GramArt, an organization established in 1989 to protect the recording artists’ intellectual property rights, other legal rights, and professional interests.

On April 30, 2018, it was announced that Tore's original band Conception was reunited with new material.[4]

Tore is married to Swedish guitarist Maria Engström Østby.

Discography

With Conception
Albums
EPs

With Ark
  • Ark (1999)
  • Burn the Sun (2001)

With D.C. Cooper

With Jørn Lande
  • Thunderdome (2000)
  • Bite the Bullet (2009)

Guest appearances

References
  1. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Conception". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  2. "Conception To Release Live Album". Blabbermouth. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  3. "Biography: Ark". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  4. "Former KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN Is Back With Reunited CONCEPTION; New EP Due This Fall". Blabbermouth.net. April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.


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