Audrey Horne

The Profile

Audrey Horne are a Norwegian hard rock band from Bergen, formed in 2002 and named after the Twin Peaks character. The lineup has featured vocalist Torkjell “Toschie” Rød with guitarists Arve Isdal and Thomas Tofthagen. Noted releases include Le Fol, Youngblood, Pure Heavy, Blackout, and Devil’s Bell.

Members have ties to Enslaved, Gorgoroth, and Sahg. The debut No Hay Banda involved producer Joe Barresi. Influences cited in reviews include Alice in Chains, A Perfect Circle, Queens of the Stone Age, and Faith No More.

Two DeBaser reviews cover Audrey Horne’s early run: the modern-rock debut No Hay Banda and the darker, hard rock/post‑grunge Le Fol. Critics highlight Toschie’s nasal‑raspy yet melodic voice, strong choruses, tight arrangements, and Joe Barresi’s balanced production. Influences named include Alice in Chains, A Perfect Circle, QOTSA, and Faith No More. Some derivative moments and minor missteps are noted, but overall reception is favorable.