Lengsel

The Profile

Lengsel are a Norwegian trio formed in Oslo in 1995. With Tor Magne S. Glidje, John Robert Mjåland, and Ole Halvard Sveen, they debuted with Solace, a complex and emotive strain of progressive black metal. In 2006 they pivoted with The Kiss; The Hope, folding in electronics, dark-wave, jazz, and hardcore, while retaining Christian-themed lyrics.

Norwegian band formed in Oslo in 1995; members: Tor Magne S. Glidje (vocals, guitars), John Robert Mjåland (bass), Ole Halvard Sveen (drums, acoustic guitars, keyboards); albums include Solace (progressive black metal) and The Kiss; The Hope (experimental with electronic/dark-wave/jazz/hardcore elements); Christian-themed lyrics.

Two reviews chart Lengsel’s path from intricate progressive black metal on Solace to the experimental sprawl of The Kiss; The Hope. Formed in Oslo in 1995, the trio blends technicality with emotional darkness and Christian-themed lyrics. The write-ups praise complex structures, bold electronics, jazz/hardcore hints, and standout tracks like Revival, Opaque, and The Pale People.