Articles by Per Olav Heimstad

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Per Olav Heimstad

Per Olav was a photographer and reviewer here at Metal Express Radio, based out of Norway. You can check out some of his work at POHphoto.com
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EUROPE (Live)

November 15, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

Europe is touring to support their new album, Secret Society. The album won’t put the world on fire, not even a minor village, but the band has got a lot of explosives in their luggage. …READ MORE

Glenn Hughes is touring in support of his latest album, Music For The Divine. The former Deep Purple and Black Sabbath singer has put out about a dozen solo albums in his career, and the new …READ MORE

WHITE LION (Live)

November 13, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

Three factors would help you a lot if you wanted to succeed as a Heavy Band in the 80’s: A handsome singer, a clever guitar player, and a killer ballad. White Lion was one of …READ MORE

EUROPE – Secret Society

October 30, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

In 2004 Europe made a comeback. After twelve years away from the spotlight, the band members decided to give the brand “Europe” another shot. So, by the release of Start From The Dark two years …READ MORE

W.A.S.P. (Oslo, Norway, September 20th 2006)

September 20, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

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STONEGARD – From Dusk Till Doom

September 11, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

Stonegard’s debut album, Arrows (2005), was a stunning release. The Norwegian quartet had written a set of songs that was more than worthy of international recognition. Not that the band achieved world domination, but as …READ MORE

MOTHER – When Tigers Tease Me EP

September 6, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

Mother is one of many unsigned bands in Oslo, and I’ve been aware of their existence for quite a while. However, I’d never been given the appropriate chance to hear them play, until a little …READ MORE

AUDIOSLAVE – Revelations

September 4, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

Audioslave has been one of Rock’s most hyped bands, hailed as a so-called supergroup, which should redefine Rock. Too few cared about the fact that their self-titled debut (2002) only held 3-4 good tracks and …READ MORE

STRYPER (Live)

July 8, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

In the 80s Stryper ruled the Pop/Rock-Metal scene along with bands like Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Ratt, Quiet Riot, and WASP. However, something significant separated Stryper from these bands: namely, their very bold Christian faith …READ MORE

THE HELLACOPTERS (Live)

July 7, 2006 Per Olav Heimstad 0

In the beginning, Rock and Roll used to be without compromise. That’s what created its reputation as a rebel among the other musical genres. Now, Rock and Roll has become so common and household you …READ MORE