Ram-Zet

Ram-Zet
OriginHamar, Hedmark, Norway
GenresAvant-garde metal, progressive metal
Years active2015–present
1998–2013
LabelsSpikefarm, Century Media, Tabu, Ascendance Records
MembersZet
Sfinx
Küth
Lanius
KA
Past membersSolem
Jon Daniel
Magnus Østvang
Sareeta
WebsiteOfficial page
Official Myspace

Ram-Zet is a progressive metal band formed in Hamar, Norway in 1998.

Genre classification

Ram-Zet's music ranges from black metal to thrash metal. It has industrial sounds, progressive structures, and traditional instruments. Singer Zet described their style as "schizo-metal". Their music features rare time signatures, unconventional harmonies, and unusual violin parts. They can be regarded as avant-garde metal because of their wide range of influences.

Ram-Zet's lyrics deal with schizophrenia theme. The albums Pure Therapy, Escape, and Intra revolve around that mental disorder. The three albums feature an overarching story with two main characters: a schizophrenic patient (sung by Zet), and a nurse (sung by Sfinx).

History

Foundation and debut record: 1998–2000

Ram-Zet began in 1998 as singer and guitarist Zet (Henning Ramseth)'s one-man project. It later evolved into a full band with of Küth (drums) and Solem (bass), leading to the release of debut album Pure Therapy in September 2000.

Four more studio albums and continued touring: 2000–2013

On 17 March 2007, Sfinx stated in the band's official forum that Ram-Zet was working on new material and would perform live presently. Later that month, the official news section of the Ram-Zet website confirmed that statement. The news stated that the band had been rehearsing six songs and working on many more. Rumor had it that the album would come out in late 2007, but was put on hold when Zet went on tour with Ride the Sky as guest keyboardist/guitarist. According to the band's official MySpace, recording the new album began on 1 March 2008. It was also stated that the album would be heavier and slower than previous albums, but would retain some faster moments.

In October 2008, the band took 10 songs and rearranged them for an acoustic concert in Hamar. Approximately 200 people attended the event. The concert was filmed and was expected to be released on DVD in February/March 2010.

Hiatus: 2013–2015

In 2013, after five studio albums and 14 years, Ram-Zet went on indefinite hiatus, before some leading members departed. Guitarist Zet joined melodic death metal band Vardøger. That year, Sfinx joined Viper Solfa as a female vocalist.

Recent years: 2015–present

The band ended its hiatus in late 2015. The band started to record new material and planned to tour.

On 26 March 2026, the band released their sixth album, Sapien.

Personnel

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

References

  1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02jj9vvf1Wk2X178jXibEt3KpuWWXfU73j5Jm6LxAEVTzzY3SMBeLQy8wvpUwyftyel&id=310331855671437
  2. 1 2 Interview with Ram-Zet, Enslaved By Metal. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
  3. ↑ News from the asylum Archived 2007-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Global Domination Forums. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
  4. ↑ 21.03.07 RAM-ZET update, Ram-Zet.com News. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
  5. ↑ 26.07.07 RAM-ZET update, Ram-Zet.com News. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
  6. ↑ - 17.09.07 -, RideTheSky.eu News. Retrieved 2 January 2008.
  7. ↑ "Zet and Sfinx in the studio making more vocal (and video update) magic for the upcoming Ram-Zet album. | By Ram-Zet | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  8. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-03-06.
  9. ↑ Official Website. Members and former members found onder the About tab
  10. ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-03-06.