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The Arhats

About Me

The Arhats emerged on the Norwegian rock scene in January 2007. The band was quickly noted for their distinguished style combining a remarkable vocal performance with echoing guitars and addictive beats. Word spread. The Arhats got to do several cool gigs in no time, gaining more and more karmic merit. Their debut EP was released in September the same year. The song "Dead Time" was then quickly picked up by October Party Records for their Norwegian Wood Music For China Vol. 4 compilation-CD. The Arhats released their first single titled "No Exit" on OPR in China and Norway in the spring 2009. Listen to the songs here on MySpace and feel free to give us some feedback. If you're in China this summer, make sure that you catch one of our shows there, as we are soon about to go on our first tour in the Middle Kingdom. Ganbei!
In Disguise - The Arhats Live in Shijiazhuang
Pure Land - The Arhats Live in Shijiazhuang

The Arhats on Chinese MySpace:


http://www.myspace.cn/luohanyuedui


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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 27/05/2007
Band Members: Truls Bøhle: lead vocals
Stian Vestby: guitars, background vocals
Ole Namløs: guitars, percussion
Ola Kylling: bass
Tore Hogga: drums
Influences:

No Exit
Single, Brahmacharya Music / October Party Records 2009

NWMFC Vol. 4
Compilation-CD, October Party Records 2008

Savoir Faire
EP, Brahmacharya Music 2007
Sounds Like:

Genuine Norwegian Buddharock

arhat/arhati [sanskrit] = worthy one [english] = heilagmann [nynorsk]

"...in Buddhism, a perfected person, one who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and has achieved nirvana (spiritual enlightenment). The arhat, having freed himself from the bonds of desire, will not be reborn."

BOOKING AND PRESS CONTACT:

[email protected]
+47 952 10 112
Record Label: Brahmacharya Music / October Party Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

CHINA BLOG NO. 4

Getting off the train in Changsha after 10 exhausting hours on the overcrowded train from Guiyang, we were instantly hit by an almost unbearable heat. Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, is terri...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT

CHINA BLOG NO. 3

Being one of the main gateways to western China and boasting some really impressive historical sites, Xian a very touristy city with department stores full of Prada, Gucci and D&G alongside noodle st...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

CHINA BLOG NO. 2

We arrived Shijiazhuang in the afternoon of Sunday 28th after a two-three hour train ride. We met some nice Chinese people on the train and had a few good laughs. In Shijiazhuang, which is an extremel...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:30:00 GMT

CHINA BLOG NO. 1

Having spent the last weekend at home visiting Nordre Odalen Rock Festival, a wonderful event taking place in the eastern woods of Norway, The Arhats arrived Beijing on Tuesday 23rd all set to rock...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT

2009 CHINA TOUR

Hey folks,Here's one awesome piece of news: The Arhats will be touring China this summer! We're gonna play 16 gigs for rock crowds in no less 14 major cities including Beijing and Shanghai. This rock ...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT

SONG TRIVIA

SomedayWords and music by Stian "Someday" is the latest addition to The Arhats' set list and one of our most invigorating songs so far. The mellow chorus, the staccato guitar parts and the meticulous...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 07:38:00 GMT

NEW TRACKS: NO EXIT & LONELY STREET

The Arhats proudly presents:Songs No Exit and Lonely Street from the forthcoming album "Big Events" due 2009/10 are now available on our MySpace profile.The songs will be featured on the single releas...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:52:00 GMT

CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK

Join The Arhats also on Facebook! Access our profile via the URL below to become a fan:http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Arhats/10788868514chee rs,tsoot
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

EP OUT NOW

Dear friends,The Savoir Faire EP is now ready. Listen to all four songs here on MySpace or get a copy of your own! Play it loud, loud, loud! We didn’t want to make any typical radio-friendly or ...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:45:00 GMT

RECORDING DEBUT EP

Just wanna let you know that we are currently recording four songs for the upcoming Arhats’ EP. Here are the formalities:Title: SAVOIR FAIRE. Tracks: IN DISGUISE, DEAD TIME, PEOPLE IN SUITS, MA...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:58:00 GMT