In Profile: Minneriket

 

This week we delve into mind of Norwegian black metal musician Minneriket

 
I formed Minneriket in 2014, based on ideas that go even further back. Can’t believe it’s been 10 years of music under this banner already. 
 
 
Minneriket is a one-man solo band consisting only of me, Stein Akslen. I also work with various session musicians from time to time, but in the end Minneriket is a solo project.

 I’ve been, and still am, involved in several other bands. Most notable is Blodsgard, where we are currently working on finishing up our new album these days. But I’ve also played in various punk rock bands, done some dark ambient and also done vocals for two albums with Æra.
 

Like rolling thunder on a hilltop, skies gathering and rain hitting the mountain surface. I label the music Romantic Black Metal. It has a gothic approach, varying between the minimalistic and violent and to the symphonic and bombastic. Minneriket is best enjoyed if you’re into atmospheric and contemplative music.
 
 I come from a tradition of Norwegian Black Metal, so that’s of course an influence, but I search more into classical, ambient, punk and hiphop when discovering new music. Alternative rock and movie scores are also important to me.
 
 
I’ve been working on the new Minneriket album for about 2 years now, and a few teasers have been posted on the Instagram feed. I’m also looking into doing a re-release of the previous album (Gjennom meg går ingen til hvile) on different formats since it’s sold out.
Minneriket does not play live.

 
 I love OCR-races (and other races), and often run under the banner “Black Metal Fitness”. 

 Not superstitions, but plenty of rituals. It’s important to give meaning to your actions. But no shows.
 
 
I feel lucky that I get to collaborate with some very talented and friendly individuals, so honestly no, I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything regarding musicians. There have been a few producers I’ve been interested in working with tough, but it fell apart. Mostly due to my own ego…I mean, no comment.
 
 

For the new listeners, there’s an essential Minneriket playlist on Spotify called “This is Minneriket”that presents you with the most important fan favourites, so be sure to check that out! Also follow Minneriket on relevant social media for the latest news, as both music teasers, new re-prints and new merch will be launched there a little later this year.
 
 
 
Relevant links:
Official website: https://www.minneriket.com/
Bio on website: https://www.minneriket.com/about-minneriket 
Press photos on website: https://www.minneriket.com/gallery 
 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jJuWRiEJo9wwyO6dnrzyl?si=ecP4BnCiTmSCHE_J3kXEtA
Spotify playlist "This is Minneriket" (essential songs): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19CrmxeLYn3nHjBnmxUQjK?si=4af4cae9924d475c 
 
Minneriket on social media:
Instagram: @minneriket
Twitter/X: @minneriket
Facebook: facebook.com/minneriket
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SteinAkslen 
 
Most recent music videos:
Hjemlengsel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8En9ATwvhSA&ab_channel=SteinAkslen
Regnbuer i gråtoner lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnqmMWdqnfg&ab_channel=SteinAkslen