Clawfinger performing in 2009. From left to right: André Skaug, Zak Tell, Micke Dahlénn, Jocke Skog and Bård Torstensen.
Background information
Origin
Stockholm, Sweden
Genres
Rap metal[1]
nu metal[2][3]
industrial metal[4]
alternative metal[5]
Years active
1989–2013, 2017–present
Labels
Nuclear Blast, WEA/WMG
Members
Zak Tell Jocke Skog Bård Torstensen André Skaug Micke Dahlén
Past members
Henka Johansson Erlend Ottem Morten Skaug Ottar Vigerstøl
Website
clawfinger.net
Clawfinger is a Swedish rap metal band formed in Stockholm in 1989. Considered pioneers of the rap metal genre, the band had their international and commercial breakthrough in 1993 with the release of their debut album, Deaf Dumb Blind.[6] The band's musical style is described as aggressive, melodic and groovy, with lyrics tackling politics, social issues, racism and war.[7][8][9][10][11] Clawfinger has released seven studio albums and sold over 1.5 million albums worldwide.[12][13]
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^Duffy, Thom (5 March 1994). "Rage fuels Clawfinger's European success". Billboard. Vol. 106, no. 10. p. 88. ISSN 0006-2510.
^Riesto, Matti (11 June 2003). "Clawfinger produserer boyband". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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^Møllen, Jon Anders (8 May 2006). "Clawfinger med hardtslående Norges-comeback i Arendal". fvn.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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^KRISTIANSEN, KAI (22 June 2011). "Clawfinger var ikke døde". adressa.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
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