Rosa Faenskap

Rosa Faenskap is a Norwegian trio from Oslo that deliberately challenges the conventions of black metal. Formed in 2021, the band fuses the genre's signature darkness with the energy of hardcore punk, the expansive soundscapes of post-rock, and elements of prog and shoegaze. They describe themselves as both a declaration of love for and a war against black metal, aiming to counteract what they see as its unhealthy amounts of testosterone and misanthropy. Replacing corpse paint with eyeliner and rainbows, their music and image celebrate queerness, equality, and individuality. Their massive, three-piece sound and intense live performances have quickly established them as a unique force in the Norwegian underground.