Turboneger

Hailing from Oslo, Norway, Turbonegro emerged in 1989, carving out a unique niche in the punk rock landscape with their self-proclaimed "deathpunk" sound. The band's origins trace back to Thomas Seltzer, also known as Happy-Tom, who initially formed a group called Akutt Innleggelse with friends. This early iteration produced an EP titled "Echoes From the Asylum," featuring Seltzer's compositions like "CIA/KGB," "Supertstjerne," and "Lovesong," with cover art inspired by his mother's books on psychology.

Following Akutt Innleggelse, Seltzer and his collaborators formed "De Dype," a band that embraced influences from artists like Butthole Surfers and Sonic Youth, alongside philosophical provocations. Their chaotic debut performance at Chateau Neuf, marked by drunken antics and untuned instruments, aimed to disrupt the audience's expectations.