Motorpsycho feat. Ståle Størlokken & Trondheim Jazz Orchestra

The Profile

Motorpsycho is a Norwegian rock band formed in Trondheim in 1989, known for prolific output and wide stylistic shifts across alternative, progressive and psychedelic rock.

Core members include Bent Sæther and Hans Magnus "Snah" Ryan. The band collaborated with Ståle Storløkken and the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra for the album The Death Defying Unicorn. They are known for long concerts, frequent releases, and stylistic experimentation.

The available review praises The Death Defying Unicorn as Motorpsycho's most ambitious, orchestral work that demands full attention. The band merges with the orchestra, producing lengthy, progressive pieces and recurring thematic material. The album is described as monumental, not for every listener, and reveals new details on repeated listens. Overall it is presented as a key milestone in Motorpsycho's output.