Episode 33 is around! I got to sit down with Eirik «Billy Messiah» Nordheim this weekend. Just two buddies and some beers led to a 3 hour + conversation about Billy’s journey. From the early beginnings of punk rock, through Mayhem and on. Take

Ep. #32: Sina Winter (From The Vastland)

May 23rd, 2022 2h 3m

Episode 32! This time I got to sit down with my friend, Sina Winter, the man behind the Iranian Black Metal band From The Vastland. Sina is also something of a moviestar, being a huge part of the «Blackhearts» documentary. Join us as he tells t

Ep. #31: Snorre Ruch (Thorns)

Nov 17th, 2021 1h 43m

Number 31 is around! And this has to be the most special one to date! As I have been told that Snorre Ruch never has done an in depth or long form interview before. That makes this episode and my podcast earth-shattering and ground-breaking! Ha

Ep.#30: On The Road #1 feat. Marius Vold & Harald Eilertsen (both ex-Thorns)

Nov 17th, 2021 1h 26m

Episode 30! This time I decided to do something new. I joined Marius Vold and Harald Eilertsen (both original Thorns members) as we journeyed far and beyond to visit the one and only Snorre Ruch (Thorns), this last weekend. When I say far and b

Ep. #29: Woe J. Reaper (Furze)

Nov 16th, 2021 2h 45m

Episode 29 is around! I had the pleasure of getting to know the Norwegian Psychedelic Black Metal artist Woe J. Reaper of FURZE, this week. He reached out to me in the weeks prior, and finally we got around to it. A truly special artist in his

Ep. #28: Sverd (Arcturus) PART 2

Sep 24th, 2021 1h 28m

Episode 28 is around! Part 2 and the closing chapter of the story of Steinar «Sverd» Johnsen.. for now, anyways. Sverd was and is part of the very beginnings of Norwegian Black Metal in every way. You know him best as original member of Mortem

Ep. #27: Sverd (Arcturus) PART 1

Aug 23rd, 2021 1h 34m

It’s been a long time in hibernation, but then, now, it’s back! The podcast returns! Episode 27! As I have mentioned before, I really do enjoy doing these episodes. So, as long as it’s still fun, I’ll keep going. However, it will be at random t

Ep. #26: Apollyon (Aura Noir and more) part 2

Mar 12th, 2021 2h 20m

Episode nr 26 is around! The second and last part of my talk with Apollyon (Ole Jørgen Moe) of Aura Noir, Immortal and more. Since our chat went on for 4 plus hours, I had to make a two part thing. All great unfiltered stuff. Merch: morkisebakk

Ep. #25: Apollyon (Aura Noir and more) Part 1

Mar 3rd, 2021 2h 5m

Episode 25 came around! I was honored to have the great Apollyon (Ole Jørgen Moe) stop by for a party and a chat. And what a chat! Four hours plus into the mic’s. We had a good time with beers and Fernet Branca, which obviously made the time go

Ep. #24: Jannicke Wiese-Hansen

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 49m

Episode 24 is here! When visiting Bergen a few weeks ago, I primarily went there for one purpose; to get inked by the lovely Jannicke Wiese-Hansen. Not only is she a extremely talented tattoo-artist, but she did some of the most memorable cover

Ep. #23: Gaahl

Jan 18th, 2021 2h 43m

2021 has come around. What will it bring? That’s the biggest question. I decide to take it one day at the time, anyway. A couple of things is for sure; The podcast is still going, and that the new and fifth Mork album “Katedralen” is closing in

Ep. #22: Silenoz (Insidious Disease & Dimmu Borgir)

Dec 7th, 2020 1h 32m

22 Acacia Avenue, what a killer track. And it’s Episode 22 of the Pod as well! Great weekend indeed. Been riding the wave of the recent “Pesta” EP and it’s release, as well as having Wacken Open Air announcing Mork for the 2021 festival. On top

EP. #21: Erlend Hjelvik (ex-Kvelertak, ex-Djevel & Hjelvik)

Nov 30th, 2020 1h 26m

Here we are, back again. Episode 21.. so, legal in the U.S, I suppose. Funny, I know. I am proud to announce that Mork's new EP «Pesta» now is out via the mighty Peaceville Records, streaming and limited vinyl only. Very happy with the outcome

Ep. #20: Stu Manx (ex-Gluecifer, Order)

Oct 30th, 2020 1h 38m

Episode 20! Wow. From nothing, to this. You, the number of listeners has grown alot as well. Thanks alot. As mentioned in the intro talk, Mork’s “Pesta” was recently announced! The four-track EP will be out on Peaceville Records on both vinyl a

Ep. #19: Nag (Tsjuder)

Oct 9th, 2020 2h 14m

Number 19 has come around! Almost 20! I say, not too shabby. This week I visited mr. Jan Erik Romøren, better known as Nag of Tsjuder. We had a great hang and chat, which I will share with you all right here. Sit back, walk, run, drive, drink o

Ep. #18: Fenriz (Darkthrone & Isengard)

Sep 23rd, 2020 2h 36m

What can I say, Fenriz is probably the most well known and respected spearhead of Black Metal or even Metal ever. What I really like about this man, is that he is 100% true to himself, his values, tastes and musical barometer. An inspirational

Ep. #17: Vicotnic (Dødheimsgard & Ved Buens Ende)

Sep 12th, 2020 2h 12m

I am back. It’s been over a month since the last episode. But, here it is. I am joined by the one and only Yusaf Parvez, aka Vicotnik (Dødheimsgard, Dold Vorde Ens Navn and Ved Buens Ende). Great inside look at the man's early years going into

Ep. #16: Seidemann (1349)

Jul 28th, 2020 1h 49m

I am back. Episode number 16, people. I have more or less given up on having a new episode every single week. It’s a passion project, as I have mentioned before. However, during my recent road trip of Norway, I visited my friend Seidemann (1349

Ep. #15: Morten Shax (Endezzma)

Jul 8th, 2020 1h 27m

Episode 15 is here. I am joined by Morten Shax of Endezzma. Morten tells the story about his journey, fanzine, label, band and black metal. Some words about the late Trondr Nefas of Urgehal, as well. Tune in and enjoy! Merch: morkisebakke.noM

Ep. #14: Jon Bakker (Kampfar & Fester)

Jul 1st, 2020 2h 13m

Thomas Eriksen is the creator of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mork.And I am back. This week the podcast is a «fjortis», as some may say in Norwegian. Episode number 14, that is. This time around I am joined by a calm and fine gentleman, who

Ep. #13: Haavard (ex-Satyricon, ex-Ulver & Dold Vorde Ens Navn)

Jun 24th, 2020 2h 13m

Thomas Eriksen is the creator of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mork.There’s been a couple of weeks since the last episode, which is the first time since I started releasing these episodes there’s been a gap. This is due to some scheduling co

Ep. #12: Nocturno Culto (Darkthrone)

Jun 3rd, 2020 1h 15m

Thomas Eriksen is the creator of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mork.Episode twelve. Thats one dozen episodes of this thing. Man. Many have asked and wondered if I will have Nocturno Culto on the show. Well, yes, here you go. Me and Ted had a

Ep. #11: Kjell Arne "Hudbreider" Hubred (ex-Crest Of Darkness)

May 27th, 2020 1h 55m

Thomas Eriksen is the creator of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mork.The eleventh episode! This time I am joined by my old friend Kjell Arne “Hudbreider” Hubred. He may not be the most well known personality within black metal, but he has som

Ep. #10: Marius Vold (Mortem, Thorns and more)

May 20th, 2020 2h 18m

Thomas Eriksen is the creator of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mork.We have reached episode number 10, gaddamnit. 10 weeks of pods from my end. Not bad. This time I am joined by Marius Vold. This man’s part in Norwegian Black Metal history i

Ep. #9: "Mork Do America"

May 13th, 2020 1h 48m

Thomas Eriksen is the creator of the Norwegian Black Metal band Mork.Episode Nine! Late summer 2019 Mork got to live out a dream. To have the music pave the way to Los Angeles, has been a longtime ambition of mine. Last year it did. Join Mork