DETAILS

The Norwegian band Acelsia creates a full range of melodic hard rock music. Sometimes quiet and mellow, sometimes heavy and noisy, the band is recognised by soothing melodies, melancholy moods, and Malene’s emotional voice. Their current lineup includes Malene Markussen, Odd Hennning Skyllingstad, Håkon Hellerud, and Mariuuz Vindedal.

BACKGROUND

Acelsia started as a solo project called “View” in the Summer of 2006. Vocalist Malene wanted to record some of her songs so got Nils and some other friends to help her out in the studio. Happy with the result, Malene decided to take the project further and form a permanent band. Auditions were held in the following months. The first line-up was complete when Marius and Håkon joined at the start of 2007. At this point the band changed its name to ACELSIA – inspired by the flower Celsia, symbolizing immortality.

CAREER

Acelsia recorded Demo 2007  – a straightforward affair in a more alternative rock style.  After some time with no permanent second guitarist, the band got its line-up when Odd Henning joined the band in the fall of 2007.

With the new line-up, Acelsia took a new musical direction. As shown on Demo 2008, the band found themselves steadily moving towards a more heavy and aggressive sound, focusing on dynamic, feeling and melody. The music became more an exploration of contrasts and emotions, shifting between extremes – from soft and sweet to brutal and heavy, yet always with a strong melody at the center.

Extensive performing has earned the band a reputation for being a rock-solid and engaging live act. In Winter 2009, Acelsia was nominated for the music magazine Musikk Praksis‘ “MP Award.”

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