Olav Iversen
Olav Iversen with Sahg in Summer Breeze Open Air 2014, Dinkelsbühl, Germany
Olav Iversen with Sahg in Summer Breeze Open Air 2014, Dinkelsbühl, Germany
Background information
Born (1977-09-23) September 23, 1977
OriginSandøy, Møre og Romsdal, Norway
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)Vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, graphic designer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2001–present
LabelsRegain, Indie
Websitehttp://www.sahgband.com

Olav Iversen (born September 23, 1977, in Sandøy, Møre og Romsdal)[1][2] is a Norwegian heavy metal singer-songwriter and musician. He is better known as a founding member and the guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Sahg, as well as its only constant member.

Musical career

Iversen's remarkable career began with Trucks, a British/Norwegian pop punk band, whose most popular release was the 2002 novelty single, "It's Just Porn Mum". The single was a Top 5 hit in Norway,[3] and peaked at No. 35 in the UK Singles Chart.[4][5]

He's best known for being the only constant member and co-founder of the hard rock band Sahg in 2004, along with Tom Cato Visnes (King ov Hell), Einar Selvik (Kvitrafn) and Thomas Tofthagen.

Iversen has also been an active member in several bands in his country, as Audrey Horne and Manngard.

Apart from his musical projects, he has also worked as an art director and graphic designer in Bergen since 2000.[6]

Discography

With Starling

  • Mellowcold (EP, 2001)

With Trucks

  • Juice (2003)

With Manngard

  • Circling Buzzards (2006)
  • European Cowards (2007)

With Sahg

As guest musician

With Audrey Horne

With Vulture Industries

  • The Malefactor's Bloody Register (2010)

With Dominanz

  • Noxious (2014)

With Ahab

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic.com
  2. ↑ Metallum Archives
  3. ↑ VG-lista
  4. ↑ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 568. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ↑ UK Singles Chart
  6. ↑ Cargocollective.com
  7. ↑ Sahg's Official Facebook page
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