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Clawfinger

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Real Name:Zak Tell, Jocke Skog, Bård Torstensen, Henka Johansson, André Skaug
Profile:Comprising Jocke Skog (b. 3 June 1969, Stockholm, Sweden; programming, vocals), Zak Tell (b. 16 November 1970, Stockholm, Sweden; vocals), Erlend Ottem (b. 13 December 1968, Molde, Norway; guitar) and B†rd Torstensen (b. 13 September 1961, Arendal, Norway; guitar), this Scandanavian outfit was formed by four co-workers at the Rosenlunds Hospital in 1990. They immediately received international praise for their fluid but powerful alternative rock sound. Their debut single, 1993's "Nigger", also provoked great controversy. Although the subject matter was profoundly anti-racist, many critics wondered as to the wisdom of its title. The media quickly categorized Clawfinger alongside American outfits such as Rage Against The Machine, who similarly combined political activism with a musical scope that ranged from hardcore rap to metal. The band's debut album, Deaf Dumb Blind, expanded their repertoire to encompass funk and even jazz flourishes. It was promoted in the USA on tours with Anthrax and Alice In Chains, while Clawfinger remained rooted in their national charts with a joint EP with Swedish rappers Just D. In 1995 the band, now expanded to a six-piece with the addition of Andr‚ Skaug (b. Sunndals”ra, Norway; bass) and Ottar Vigurst”l (drums), launched their "Back To The Basic" European tour, which saw them play in 12 European countries within a few weeks.

The band took a break before starting work on their self-titled third album, which featured session drummer Henka Johansson (b. Karlskoga, Sweden). Johansson was later added to the line-up as the band embarked on an extensive tour. Their fourth album, A Whole Lot Of Nothing, was released in 2001 followed by Zeroes & Heros in 2003
URLs:http://www.clawfinger.net
Members:André Skaug, Bard Torstensen, Erlend Ottem, Henka Johansson, Jocke Skog, Morten Skaug, Zak Tell
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Releases:
The Truth / Rosegrove (12", Promo) MVG Records  
Deaf Dumb Blind (CD, Album) WEA Musik GmbH 1993
Deaf Dumb Blind (CD, Album) MVG Records 1993
Deaf Dumb Blind (CD) PolyGram 1993
Deaf Dumb Blind (LP, Album) WEA Records (Germany) 1993
Nigger (12", Promo) MVG Records 1993
Nigger (CD, Single) MVG Records 1993
Nigger (CD, Maxi) Warner Music (Australia) 1993
Nigger (CD, Maxi) WEA Records (Germany) 1993
Suckerpunch / Warfair (7", Promo) EastWest 1993
The Truth (CD, Maxi) WEA Musik GmbH 1993
The Truth (CD, Maxi) Warner Music (Australia) 1993
The Truth (7", Pic, S/Sided) EastWest 1993
The Truth (12", Promo) EastWest 1993
Warfair (CD, Maxi) WEA Records (Germany) 1994
Warfair (CD, Maxi) MVG Records 1994
Warfair (7", Pic, S/Sided) MVG Records 1994
Warfair (Remix EP) (CD, Maxi) WEA Records (Germany) 1994
Pin Me Down (CD, Maxi) MVG Records 1995
Pin Me Down (CD, Maxi) MVG Records 1995
Pin Me Down (CD, Maxi) EastWest 1995
Pin Me Down (12", Maxi) WEA Records (Germany) 1995
Use Your Brain (CD) MVG Records 1995
Use Your Brain (CD) Vertigo 1995
Use Your Brain (CD, Album) WEA Musik GmbH 1995
Use Your Brain (LP, Album) WEA Records (Germany) 1995
Biggest & The Best (CD, Maxi, Ltd) MVG Records, Coalition Recordings 1997
Biggest & The Best (CD, Maxi) MVG Records 1997
Clawfinger (CD, Album, Enh) MVG Records 1997
Clawfinger (CD, Album) WEA Records (Germany) 1997
Clawfinger (CD + CD, Enh + , Ltd) MVG Records 1998
Don't Wake Me Up (CD, Maxi) MVG Records 1998
Two Sides (CD, Maxi) MVG Records 1998
Two Sides (7", Tra) MVG Records, Coalition Recordings 1998
Two Sides (Witchman's Accelerator Mix) (10", S/Sided, Ltd, Promo) MVG Records, Coalition Recordings 1998
Two Sides (CD, EP, Enh, Dig) The Music Cartel 2000
A Whole Lot Of Nothing (CD, Album) Supersonic Records (2) 2001
A Whole Lot Of Nothing (CD, Album) BMG (Japan) 2001
A Whole Lot Of Nothing (CD, Album, Ltd, Dig) Supersonic Records (2) 2001
Out To Get Me (CD, Maxi) Supersonic Records (2) 2001
The Biggest And The Best Of (CD, Album) MVG Records 2001
Recipe For Hate (CD, Maxi) Supersonic Records (2) 2003
Zeros & Heroes (CD, Album, Dig) Supersonic Records (2) 2003
Deaf Dumb Blind (CD, Album, Enh, RE, RM) MVG Records 2005
Dirty Lies / The Faggot In You (CD, Single, Promo, (Cl) Nuclear Blast 2005
Hate Yourself With Style (CD, Album, Dig + DVD-V) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast 2005
Hate Yourself With Style (CD, Album, Promo) Nuclear Blast 2005
Without A Case (CD, Maxi) Nuclear Blast 2006
Life Will Kill You (CD, Album, Dig) Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast 2007
The Price We Pay (File, MP3) Nuclear Blast 2007
The Price We Pay Club/radio Promo CD (CD, Promo, Clu) Nuclear Blast 2007
Remixes:
The Final Remixes (2xLP) To The Hilt (Clawfinge... Our Choice 1994
E-Beat (2xCD) Isolation (Clawfinger ... Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH 1995
Introducing Vol.2 (CD, Comp) Isolation Indigo (2) 1995
Isolation (CD, Maxi) Isolation (Clawfinger-... Our Choice 1995
Isolation (CD, Maxi) Isolation (Clawfinger-... Energy Rekords 1995
Misery Loves Co. (CD, Album, Spe) Sonic Attack ( Seven S... Earache 1995
Need Another One (CD, Maxi) Sonic Attack (Clawfing... MNW Zone 1995
Happy? (CD, EP, Enh) Sonic Attack (Clawfing... Earache 1996
Happy? (Cass) Sonic Attack (Remix) Earache 1996
Heavy Boots (CD, Maxi, Promo) Heavy Boots (Clawfinge... EMI Music (Netherlands) 1996
Machine Heads (CD) Sonic Attack (Clawfing... Maxhinehead 1996
Du Hast (CD, Maxi) Du Hast (Remix By Claw... Motor Music 1997
Du Hast (CD, Maxi) Du Hast (Remix By Claw... Motor Music 1997
Hard Rock N°12 (CD, Smplr) Du Hast (Remix By Claw... Hard Rock 1997
Du Hast (CD, Maxi) Du Hast (Remix By Claw... London Records, London Records 1998
Original Single Kollektion (5xCD, Maxi + CD, Maxi, Enh + Box, Ltd) Du Hast (Clawfinger Re... Motor Music 1998
Sehnsucht (CD, Ltd, Dig) Du Hast (Remix By Claw... XIII BIS Records 1998
Links 2 3 4 (12") Links 2 3 4 (Clawfinge... Motor Music 2001
Links 2-3-4 (CD, Maxi) Links 2 3 4 (Clawfinge... Motor Music 2001
Links 2-3-4 (DVD, Maxi) Audio - Links 2-3-4 (C... Motor Music 2001
Sonne (CD, Maxi) Sonne (Clawfinger K.O.... Motor Music 2001
Keine Lust (CD, Maxi) Keine Lust (Remix No. ... Universal Music Domestic Division 2004
Keine Lust (CD, Mini) Keine Lust (Remix No. 1) Universal Music Domestic Division 2004
Keine Lust (CD, Maxi) Keine Lust (Remix No.1... Universal Music Domestic Division 2005
Keine Lust (CD, Single) Keine Lust (Remix No. 1) Universal Music Domestic Division 2005
Production:
Isolation (CD, Maxi) Isolation (Clawfinger ... Cleopatra 1996
Appears On:
Klåfinger (CD, Maxi) Telegram Records Stockholm 1993
Just D's Gyldene (CD) Låt D Goda Rulla, Vil... Telegram Records Stockholm 1995
Rockgarden Vol. 3 (CD) Pin Me Down EVA Belgium 1995
Hard Rock N°12 (CD, Smplr) Two Sides Hard Rock 1997
Tracks Appear On:
Metal CD Collection 10 (CD) Rosegrove Northern & Shell Publications 1993
Rock Furore CD6 (CD) Profit Preacher Rock Furore 1993
Hard Music Volume 1 (CD) Truth (Edit) Warner Music (Canada) 1994
Kerrang! The Album (2xCass) Warfair The Hit Label 1994
What's Up 2 - More Greatest Rock Hits Of The 90's (CD, Comp) Warfair (Cybersank Remix) Magnum 1994
De Afrekening Volume 10 (CD) Do What I Say Columbia 1995
E-Beat (2xCD) Tomorrow Polymedia Marketing Group GmbH 1995
Rockgarden Vol. 3 (CD) Pin Me Down EVA Belgium 1995
Rockgarden Volume 3 (CD, Comp) Pin Me Dawn EVA 1995
Vår '95 (CD, Promo) Pin Me Down Musikdistribution 1995
Crossing All Over! - Vol. 4 (2xCD) Do What I Say GUN Records (2), BMG 1996
Jam - Vol. 3 (CD) Do What I Say BMG Ariola Hamburg GmbH 1996
Sem Limites (2xCD, Comp) Do What I Say MCA Music Entertainment, Lda 1996
The Encyclopedia Of Swedish Hard Rock And Heavy Metal 1970 - 1996 (CD, Car) Better Than This Premium Publishing 1996
De Afrekening 14 (CD) Biggest & The Best Universal Music (Belgium) 1997
Hard Rock N°12 (CD, Smplr) Two Sides Hard Rock 1997
Crossing All Over! - The Classix (2xCD) Warfair Supersonic Records (2), BMG 1999
De Afrekening 2000 - The Lost Tracks (2xCD) Nigger Universal Music (Belgium) 1999
Lords Of The Boards 2000 (2xCD, Comp) Nigger Modul 2000
Alternative Moments II (2xCD) Simon Says Berlin Records 2001
De Afrekening 25 (CD, Comp) Out To Get Me Universal Music (Belgium) 2001
Ich Will (CD, Maxi, Enh) Pet Sematary Motor Music 2001
Fetenhits - New Rock Party (2xCD) Out To Get Me Polystar Records 2002
Metal Rock Cavalcade II (2xCD) Nothing Going On Low Frequency Records 2002
Crossing All Over! - Vol. 16 (CD, Smplr) Zeroes & Heroes Supersonic Records (2), BMG Ariola München GmbH 2003
Crossing All Over! - Vol. 17 (2xCD) Recipe For Hate Supersonic Records (2), BMG Ariola München GmbH 2004
Issue 147 (2 Free CDs) (2xCD, Promo) The Faggot In You Metal Hammer (UK), Metal Hammer (UK) 2005
Large Compilation CD #10 (CD) Hate Yourself With Style Suburban Records 2005
Metallic Files - A Christmas Collection (File, MP3) Dirty Lies Nuclear Blast 2005
Nuclear Blast Showdown 2005 (File, MP3) Dirty Lies Nuclear Blast 2006
VISIONS: Nuclear Blast - Sampler Special (CD, Smplr, Car) Hate Yourself With Style Nuclear Blast 2006
20 Years Of Nuclear Blast (4xCD, Dig) The Price We Pay Nuclear Blast 2007
Large Compilation CD #17 (CD, Promo, Dig) The Price We Pay Suburban Records 2007
Rock Tribune - CD Sampler Juli 2007 (CD, Promo, Car) The Price We Pay Rock Tribune Magazine 2007
Trash Metal (CD, Promo) Prisoners Century Media, Nuclear Blast 2007
Unofficial Releases:
Megamix (CD, Dig) Links 2 3 4 (Clawfinge... Rammstein (White)  
Im Reich Der Sonne (2xCD, Ltd) Sonne (Clawfinger K.O.... Rammstein (White) 2001
Пружинки (CD) Мы Скучали Not On Label 2004
Пружинки (2xCD) My Skuchali Not On Label 2005

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