Halleys Komet

In 2020 the band Halleys Komet was founded in Hamar, Norway. Having some finished songs, lead guitarist and songwriter Heine Gillerhaugen put together a band consisting of fellow music students. The band is made up of; Heine Gillerhaugen (lead guitar), Nikolas Møller (guitar and keys), Nikolai Selmer-Olsen (drums), Espen Forårsveen (bass) and Walter Berg (vocals).


Being heavily influenced by bands such as <a href="spotify:artist:6biWAmrHyiMkX49LkycGqQ" data-name="Thin Lizzy">Thin Lizzy</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:29kkCKKGXheHuoO829FxWK" data-name="Boston">Boston</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2cnMpRsOVqtPMfq7YiFE6K" data-name="Van Halen">Van Halen</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:3Z02hBLubJxuFJfhacLSDc" data-name="Bryan Adams">Bryan Adams</a>, the band&#39;s music oozes of heavy guitars, ballads, synthesizers and soaring guitar solos. While having tons of 80s influence, their music also has hints of punk and modern metal.


After playing shows by themselves and with highly regarded pop-duo <a href="spotify:artist:2FHOS0GkJv3EyT8a9BhP9E" data-name="Cir.Cuz">Cir.Cuz</a> they received great feedback from the audience. With their catchy choruses and energetic live performances they got the people wanting more, and the band decided it was time to record and release their music. Their self-titled debut album was recorded and produced by guitarist and producer <a href="spotify:artist:6z7jYfBjas6BrgHg7st68G" data-name="Ørnulv Snortheim">Ørnulv Snortheim</a> at his studio and mastered at Studio Nubdal in Trondheim. Their first single was released March 24th and the debut album was released September 16th.


After the release of their first three singles they got signed by FAJo Music. They have also continued playing shows with acts such as <a href="spotify:artist:4LczeYm8e74yQZOQezQWnr" data-name="Freeways">Freeways</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:5sn5IwgzVoS4ICZP1lN9mQ" data-name="Return">Return</a>.