Atrox

Atrox is a Norwegian avant-garde metal band noted for experimental, technically complex compositions and the theatrical, wide-ranging vocals of Monica/Monika Edvardsen; reviewers identify a shift from technical gothic/death metal toward avant-garde.

According to DeBaser reviews: formed in Trondheim, debut album 'Mesmerised' appeared in 1997 after four demos; 'Contentum' (2000) and 'Orgasm' are frequently highlighted; the band self-described as 'schizo-metallers' and have releases on the Code 666 label (mentioned in reviews).

Two detailed DeBaser reviews praise Atrox's experimental, technically complex approach and Monica/Monika's versatile, theatrical vocals. Reviewers highlight Contentum and Orgasm as high points and note the band's shift from technical gothic/death metal toward avant-garde experimentation.

For:Listeners of experimental/avant-garde metal, fans of technical and progressive metal with distinctive female vocals.