Leprous

Leprous, a Norwegian progressive metal band, was formed in 2001 in Notodden Municipality. The group initially consisted of Einar Solberg on vocals and synthesizer, Tor Oddmund Suhrke on guitar and vocals, and Halvor Strand on bass. They released two self-financed demos before recording their debut album, Tall Poppy Syndrome, in 2008. The album was released in May 2009 under Sensory Records, receiving positive reviews from the music press. Leprous toured with acts like Ihsahn and Therion, and participated in festivals such as ProgPower USA and ProgPower Europe. In 2011, they signed with InsideOut Music for their second album, Bilateral, followed by Coal (2013) and The Congregation (2015). The band has undergone several lineup changes, with members including Einar Solberg, Tor Oddmund Suhrke, Robin Ognedal on guitar, Simen Daniel Børven on bass, and Baard Kolstad on drums. Subsequent releases include Malina (2017), Pitfalls (2019), and Aphelion (2021). In 2024, the band releaed Melodies of Atonement (2024), followed by the live recording An Evening of Atonement (2025).

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