The Crest (band)

The Crest was a gothic metal/darkwave band from Oslo, Norway noted for their gothic metal with catchy melodies, massive guitar sound, and a soothing female voice.[1][2] The band was formed in 1996 by Nell and Kristian Sigland. After going through changes in name and line-up, the band settled on the name "The Crest" in 1999, after recording their second demo when they started to develop their characteristic sound.

The Crest
OriginOslo, Norway
GenresGothic metal, gothic rock, Dark Wave
Years active1996–2010
LabelsSeason of Mist
MembersNell Sigland
Kristian Sigland
Magnus Westgaard
Stian Kilde Aarebrot
Klaus Blomvik
Past membersDavid Husvik
Xander Sevon

In 2001, The Crest recorded their first full album, Letters from Fire, in Sound Suite Studio, together with Terje Refsnes, the producer of Tristania, Carpathian Forest, The Sins of Thy Beloved.

In 2003 the band took a sabbatical to regain energy for their next album. Nell and Kristian spent time on a side project named "Rustflower Incorporated", experimenting with electronic music. Also in 2004, Nell replaced Liv Kristine as Theatre of Tragedy's vocalist.[3]

The Crest reunited in 2004 and recorded their second album, Vain City Chronicles, at the Top Room Studio in Norway. The album features, according to the band, "a heavier, more guitar-based side of the band, while still focusing on the characteristic melancholic melodies and of course Nell's soothing voice."

In October 2010, Nell and Kristian stated that The Crest has split up to enable other projects.

Band members
Last Known Lineup
  • Nell Sigland - Vocals, keyboards (also member of Theatre of Tragedy)
  • Kristian Sigland - Guitars, vocals, keyboards, programming
  • Magnus Westgaard - Bass, vocals
  • Stian Kilde Aarebrot - Guitars
  • Klaus Blomvik - Drums
Former
  • David Husvik - Drum (1996–2001)
  • Xander Sevon - Drum (2002–2004)

Discography

Studio albums

Demos

Most of these demos ended up on the band's first release Letters from Fire.

  • "Straightjacket Singalongs" – Demo (1998)
  • "Childhood's End"/"Thorn" (1999)
  • "Thunderfuel" (1999)
  • "Dark Rock Armada" (2000)

References
  1. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "About The Crest". MTV.
  2. "The Crest". Encyclopaedia Metallum.
  3. Sharpe-Young, Garry (2007). Metal: The Definitive Guide. Jawbone Press. p. 291. ISBN 9781906002015.
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