Thulsa Doom is a Norwegian heavy metal band. It takes its name from the Robert E. Howard

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. This is not to be mistaken for the New York hardcore punk band with the same name that existed from 1998–2000.

History

The band was formed in 1999 by guitarist

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and Black Debbath), under the stage name ''El Doom''. He was joined by his Black Debbath colleague, bass player

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, using the name ''Angelov Doom'', as well as singer ''Papa Doom'', guitarist ''Doom Perignon'' and drummer ''Fast Winston Doom''. The band's music is somewhat similar to stoner rock legends

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and early

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. The band's debut release ''She Fucks Me'' was released in 2000. The five-track EP has a picture of

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on the cover. Thulsa Doom have since released three full-length albums. One of their trademarks is very long and strange album titles. Singer Papa Doom left the band in 2003, and guitarist Doom Perignon is now the band's singer. The band's latest album ''

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'' is a bit less heavy and more melodic than the previous albums. Their cover version of

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" was a minor TV hit in Norway in the summer of 2005 with a video directed by Jarle Medhus.

Members

* Papa Doom ( Jacob Krogvold) – lead vocals (1999–2003 2013–) * Doom Perignon ( Henning Solvang) – guitar, lead vocals since 2003 * El Doom (

) – guitar, vocals * Angelov Doom (

) – bass, keyboards, vocals * Fast Winston Doom ( Halvor Winsnes) – drums

Discography

Albums

*'' The Seats are Soft But the Helmet Is Way Too Tight'' (2001) *'' ...And Then Take You to a Place Where Jars are Kept'' (2003) *''

'' (2005) *''A Keen Eye for the Obvious'' (2017)

EPs

*''She Fucks Me'' (EP) (2000)

Singles

*'' City of people / Sleep with celebrity'' (2001)

External links

Official site
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