''Spissrotgang (English: Run The Gauntlet)'' is the eighth album by the Norwegian
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Hellbillies
Hellbillies is a Norwegian rock band.
Biography
As of 2012, they have released thirteen albums—including a compilation and two live albums—as well as two live concert DVDs. They are among Norway's most popular recording artists.
Their lyrics ...
. The album was released on October 15, 2007 through
EMI Records
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Norway. To date, it has sold over 35,000 copies in Norway.
Track listing
Credits
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Aslag Haugen - Vocals,
Acoustic Guitar
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Lars Håvard Haugen
Lars Håvard Haugen (born November 29, 1969) is a Norwegian guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Career
Through his virtuous playing, Haugen has gained a status as one of the greatest contemporary guitarists in Norway, and is best ...
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Guitar
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,
Mandolin
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, Steel Guitar
edal Backing Vocals
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Arne Sandum -
Bass
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Arne Moslåtten -
Flute
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, Accordion
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Bjørn Gunnar Sando -
Drums
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Kyrre Sætran - Bass
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Lars Christian Narum -
Organ,
Piano
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,
Electric Piano
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urlitzer Keyboard
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s
armonium Mellotron
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Trond Nagell Dahl - Backing Vocals (Livsfarleg Leik)
*Tove Margrethe Erikstad -
Cello
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(Gamle Spor)
*Trond Augland -
Percussion
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*Cammilla Kjøll -
Viola
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(Gamle Spor)
*Lina Årnes - Violin (Gamle Spor)
*Lise Sørensen - (Gamle Spor)
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Hilde Heltberg
Hilde Heltberg (30 September 1959 – 4 September 2011) was a Norwegian singer, guitarist and songwriter, born in Oslo, Norway. Career
Heltberg started her career in the late 70s when she entered a talent competition judged by Stein Ove Berg, who ...
- Vocals (Gamle Spor, Ukjend By, Drukne Ei Gudinne)
References
Hellbillies albums
2007 albums
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