AVKRVST

The Profile

AVKRVST is a Norwegian progressive rock/metal band. The group released its debut album The Approbation in 2023 and followed with Waving at the Sky in 2025.

The review highlights AVKRVST’s blend of Opeth-like melancholy, early Riverside heft, and touches of Porcupine Tree, with vintage-tinged mellotrons, occasional growls, and prominent bass/synth work. Waving at the Sky (2025) is described as less expansive than the debut but more direct, with contrast between abrasive and atmospheric tracks. Noted songs include “Ghosts of Yesteryear” (picked as the best), “Conflating Memories,” “Families Are Forever,” “Preceding,” “The Trauma,” and “The Malevolent” featuring guest vocals by Ross Jennings.

AVKRVST, a Norwegian prog outfit, returns with Waving at the Sky (2025), blending Opeth-tinged melancholy and Riverside-like heft with touches of Porcupine Tree. The review finds it less expansive than the debut but more direct and contrasting. Standouts include Ghosts of Yesteryear and Conflating Memories, alongside a guest spot by Ross Jennings on The Malevolent. Overall: solid Nordic prog, rated 3/5.