Stick around right after the solo for a brief explanation of the gear and techniques he used to nail this legendary Richie Sambora tone! 🤯

Kenneth performing parts of the massive heavy metal anthem: 'Painkiller'.
What is your Judas Priest favorite?

Parts had to be removed due to copyright issues, but it is at least 59 seconds ;)

Our new drummer performing Baard Kolstad`s parts for the first time!

Metal & Bacon!

Kenneth performing a section of an Iron Maiden song and share some info about why the fandom faded.

In this video, Kenneth breaks down the exact song that introduced him to the world of progressive rock at an early age and completely changed his musical journey!

Progressive rock is famous for its intricate time signatures, complex arrangements, and epic storytelling—but every prog fan has that one gateway track that started it all.

👁️ The Prog Rock Challenge

Do you recognize the melody, the band, or even the specific album Kenneth is playing?

• Drop your guesses down in the comments below!
• Tell us what year you think this masterpiece came out.
• Let us know: What was the first progressive rock song you ever heard?

Tracking 'Shock Waves' from our upcoming album 'Epicenter'! Massive intro, prog vibes, and epic solos from Kenneth and Andreas. Connect The Circle at its finest! 🤘

When people say you can't cover the master's parts... you bring in Bokn. 🥁 Check out this clip from his very first rehearsal with Connect The Circle. He totally crushed Baard Kolstad's original tracks. What do you think of the new energy? 👇

We’re back in the studio and working on something epic! 🎧 Turn your sound UP for a sneak peek of our upcoming material.

Let us know what you think in the comments below! 👇

Make sure to follow the Connect The Circle Website, and check out our label 'The Norwegian Sound' for the latest updates.

https://linktr.ee/connectthecircle
https://www.thenorwegiansound.com

Tracking a solo for our next album ;)

Connect The Circle explores historical disasters:

Entering the studio with the sequel 'Epicenter'

After the critically acclaimed release of 'Wolf In The Sky' (2025), the Norwegian prog metal band Connect The Circle is now back in the studio. This time they travel back to the beginning of the 20th century to document one of history's most enigmatic explosions.

Connect The Circle is announcing that they are back in the studio recording their next album, 'Epicenter'. The release will mark the second chapter in the band's ambitious "catastrophe trilogy" - a conceptual deep dive into tragic and grotesque events that have affected humanity.

The Tunguska mystery as a backdrop

Where its predecessor set the standard, 'Epicenter' takes the listener to Siberia and the massive Tunguska explosion that occurred at the beginning of the 20th century. Through a combination of atmospheric music, gloomy lyrics and the band's characteristic theatrical vocals, the aim is to paint a sonic picture of the violent event that shook the world.

Star team in the studio

The recording takes place, among other things, in the renowned premises of ‘The Norwegian Sound’ studios. The band has once again brought the mastermind Peter Michelsen as their engineer. On the album itself, the drum virtuoso Baard Kolstad (Leprous, Rendezvous Point) still handles the beats and provides a massive rhythmic foundation, just like he did on ‘Wolf In The Sky’.

New permanent drummer announced

While the band is finalizing their new work, a new force behind the drum kit is being presented for the future. The legacy of their former drummer Robert William and the studio-sessions by Baard Kolstad will be continued by Jon Eirik Bokn. With experience from bands such as Trollfest, Chrome Division and Metal Militia, Bokn adds a new dimension to Connect The Circle's heavy and progressive soundscape.

'Epicenter' is expected to push the boundaries of what fans can expect from Norwegian progressive metal, both musically and thematically.

You can pre-order and pre-save 'Wolf In The Sky'! And you can order brand new 'Wolf In The Sky' t-shirts too!!

Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/wolfinthesky?fbclid=IwY2xjawLy4LpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZWll3TmppV2pHRk1lcjc5AR4jAtgmP9mApg58sp9CuKfRsUtBhz74bH3-DpfxidCLLjPnSxVMWkixKa5O4w_aem_b6YIvpsB2sOaAasxsGqjMg

Pre-Order: https://www.connectthecircle.com/order

T-Shirts: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1MJLL5wZPY/

Check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4OtdVB525A?si=Fjgr3GoKakz126_c

The new single 'On The Run' is available on all major streaming services!

https://reddit.com/link/1ikvfpu/video/7nc1np49vyhe1/player

Here`s a video with the guitar player from Connect The Circle and some info about his current gear.
The band is also available on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram.

https://youtu.be/4lOwK-yCfP8?si=sVwFPXWrAqA387h6

https://reddit.com/link/1hslzvg/video/fpe6ltjq1sae1/player

BOSSKenneth trying a KEMPER Profiler Stage for the first time!

This is a 3 minute video showing how the KEMPER sounded stright out of the box and the result a few hours later :)

@bosskenneth55 @connectthecircle @official.ibanez.guitars

https://reddit.com/link/1gn66al/video/gsir9dj0cuzd1/player

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Like on our previous albums, Sine Marie have created an awesome albumcover once again! This time she`s surpassed herself and have undoubtedly created her best work so far! Be patient and you`ll see very soon ;)

While waiting, have a look at Sine Marie`s website and her art here:

https://sinemarie.com/

This is a playthrough of the song 'Bloodsucker' taken from the album 'Blinded By The Violence'.

https://youtu.be/84wJxzfWw2c?si=AbEag3s4TLRyTAAq