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I.O.U.

About Me

I.O.U. is Kristian, Dagger, Ozzak, Gundersen and Vegard, five alienated Culture Industry employees rising from the ashes of the fine Norwegian hardcore acts Kids Like Us, Crash and The Union Policy. The band started out in 2002 and shortly after they recorded "A Cause For Anxiety", a 6-song e.p. of hardcorepunk mayhem. Since then I.O.U. has toured Europe four times and played tons of shows in their home country Norway. The LP/CD "I Owe You" was released last year as a split release by five diy labels (Dead Letter Records, Analemma Records, Kontrabande Records, Asyl Vinyl and Black Soul Family Records). The sound had by then drifted slightly from the early 80s hardcore influences traceable on their debut e.p., moving towards a heavier and more more melodic, yet crusty sound without losing the initial intensity. A new 5-song e.p. entitled "Under Filthy Wings" was released in August this year, this time around by the band itself on "I.O.U. Records". Expect furious hardcorepunk with a melodic touch.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 13/07/2004
Band Members: Kristian U. - Vocals | Vegard - Guitar | Kristian G. - Guitar | Ozzak - Bass | Dagger - Drums
Influences: Negative Approach, Minor Threat, Black Flag, Los Crudos, Tragedy, No Parade, From Ashes Rise
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Record Label: D.I.Y.

My Blog

"Under Filthy Wings" e.p. out now

The new 5-song e.p. "Under Filthy Wings" is finally out. Order now to get hold of a limited edition copy on white vinyl.
Posted by on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:10:00 GMT

European Tour in August - Help needed

We're planning a European Tour in August, and we've gota few more dates to fill. Please get in touch if you can help us out.   Tue 7. Oslo, N Wed 8. Day off Thu 9. TBA, DK Fri 10. Kiel, DSat 11....
Posted by on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:24:00 GMT

Vinyl is finally available!

Finally we are holding the vinyl edition of "I Owe You" in our hands!!! It is in a wonderful gatefold cover, so it both looks and sounds great. Only 300 copies were printed, so get it while it lasts.....
Posted by on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:06:00 GMT

"I Owe You" CD is out now!!!

Our album "I Owe You" is out now on CD, and is available from the labels, or by mailing us in the band. As you have probably noticed already, there are three songs from the new album on our page ...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 05:04:00 GMT

European tour in June.

We're doing a European tour in June, and we still need some help with the booking. If you can help us out or know someone who can - please get in touch! Cheers, Vegard/I.O.U. [email protected] ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 May 2006 08:33:00 GMT

New Songs!

We've just uploaded two new songs (or, one new and one that's been remixed, that is...). Enjoy! These are both songs from our coming album "I Owe You", which is being released early June. Work on the ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 May 2006 06:40:00 GMT