Vishnu (band)

Vishnu
Origin Tromsø, Norway
Genres Rock
Years active 2004–2013
Website vishnu.no
Members Tor Thomassen
Tom Hansen
Eigil Moe Johansen
Olav Solvang
Stian Grønbech

Vishnu was a Norwegian rock band from Tromsø.

History

Vishnu was established in August 2002. In Autumn 2004, the band won a competition for new bands in the Norwegian national broadcasting corporation NRK, together with Rumble in Rhodos and Purified in Blood. The prize was a national tour in Norway in the spring of 2005.

In 2006, the band released an EP, Lost Soul's Church, on the label Feedback Underground, distributed by Tuba Records.

In 2010 their debut album, Outskirts of Love, was released on the label Big Dipper Records.[1] On 13 January 2013, the band's second album, Nightbeat Love was released,[2] to great critical acclaim.[3][4][5][6]

Vishnu officially disbanded on November 14 2013, posting a picture and statement on their Facebook page.[7]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Outskirts of Love
Nightbeat Love
  • Released: 13 January 2013
  • Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays

Title Album details
Lost Soul's Church
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Feedback Underground/Tuba
  • Format: CD

Singles

Title Year Album
"Run River Run" (with Dagny)[8] 2011 Non-album single
"Hurricane Heart"[9] 2012 Nightbeat Love

References

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