Wig Wam is a Norwegian

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band formed in

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in 2001. Wig Wam's lineup—consisting of vocalist Glam (Åge Sten Nilsen), guitarist Teeny (Trond Holter), bassist Flash (Bernt Jansen) and drummer Sporty (Øystein Andersen)—has remained unchanged since the band's formation. The band's style mixes glam metal and

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with humorous lyrics and imagery. The band had their international breakthrough in 2005 when they in the

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held in

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and placed ninth with the song " In My Dreams"''.'' Wig Wam split up in 2014, but reunited in 2019. The band enjoyed further fame in 2022 when

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chose their song "Do Ya Wanna Taste It" as the opening theme for the

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''. "In My Dreams" was also featured in the Peacemaker soundtrack. Wig Wam has released five studio albums. The band's slogan is: "

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is the new schläger".

History

Wig Wam was formed in 2001 by musicians active in bands such as Dream Police, Artch, Sha-Boom, Ole Evenrud and Alien. Among their primary influences and musical idols are

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and

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. The band started their career by touring Norway with numerous live performances and quickly became one of the country's most popular live bands. Their fan base would later be known as Wig Wamaniacs. In 2004 the band released their debut album '' 667.. The Neighbour of the Beast''. A year later they represented Norway in the

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with the song " In My Dreams" and placed ninth. The song would go on to become a successful hit in Norway, peaking for three weeks at the top of the national single chart, an achievement neither of Norway's two previous Eurovision winners had managed, and also enjoyed commercial success in

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. Following Eurovision, Wig Wam toured extensively in Europe. The band had previously placed third in the Norwegian Eurovision final in 2004 with the song "Crazy Things" and singer ''Glam'' had also placed third in

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when he entered under his former artist name ''G'sten'' with the song "Always Will". The band released their second studio album '' Wig Wamania'' in 2006 and the live album ''Live in Tokyo'' in 2007. The band released their third studio album '' Non Stop Rock'n Roll'' in 2010 and opened for KISS at Valhall in Oslo on 14 June 2010. Wig Wam's fourth studio album ''Wall Street'' was released in 2012. In 2014 the band announced that the members would part ways after thirteen years together. Wig Wam reunited in 2019 and released their fifth studio album ''Never Say Die'' in 2021. In January 2022,

released the television series ''

'' which features the band's song "Do Ya Wanna Taste It" as its opening theme and also includes "In My Dreams" on the soundtrack. While they had been dropped by their booking agency shortly before the opening sequence was revealed, it proved popular enough to lead to a career resurgence for the band.

Band members

* ''Glam'' (Åge Sten Nilsen) — vocals * ''Teeny'' (Trond Holter) — guitar * ''Flash'' (Bernt Jansen) — bass guitar * ''Sporty'' (Øystein Andersen) — drums *Lasse Finbråten — keyboards (live)

Discography

Studio albums *'' 667.. The Neighbour of the Beast /

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'' (2004) *'' Wig Wamania'' (2006) *'' Non Stop Rock'n Roll'' (2010) *''

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'' (2012) *''Never Say Die'' (2021) *''Out of the Dark'' (2023)

References

External links

Official websiteWig Wam
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