Withem is an upcoming progressive metal band from Norway inspired by the likes of Symphony X, Pagan’s Mind, Dream Theater and Circus Maximus.
The band started to take shape in 2011 when Øyvind Voldmo Larsen (guitars) and Ketil Ronold (keyboards) met the gifted drummer Frank Nordeng Røe. Soon they were joined by the voice talent Ole Aleksander Wagenius and bass duties were taken care of by the special guest Andreas Blomqvist from Seventh Wonder.
Withem’s music incorporates elements of progressive metal, symphonic metal and straightforward heavy metal. Creative virtuoso musicians, together with the unique vocal abilities of Ole Aleksander Wagenius, give the band a much-needed distinctive touch to tackle the overcrowded progressive metal scene.
The yet-to-be-named debut album is now in the mixing stage and the band is actively looking for a label to release it worldwide.
