Norway’s apocalyptic riff-wielders HÅNDGEMENG release their fun-packed and rabble-rousing new album “Satanic Panic Attack” on Ripple Music today!
“A devilishly good listen.” Metal Hammer UK
A maximalist package that aims to shock and thrill.” Invisible Oranges
“Håndgemeng are a reminder that ultimately music is supposed to bring people together.” The Obelisk
“Alternating between Darkthrone, Turbonegro and Ghost, no eye or throat is left dry.” Visions Magazin⚡️ Check out new album Satanic Panic Attack everywhere ⚡️
From the darkest corners of Oslo, Håndgemeng is back with their new album “Satanic Panic Attack”. This concept album explores the fear and mass hysteria of the 1980s, often referred to as The Satanic Panic — a phenomenon marked by the fear of heavy metal music, devil worship, and accusations of subliminal messages that were perceived as a threat to society. “Satanic Panic Attack” is a powerful tribute to the darkness and hysteria of a time when the fear of heavy metal peaked.
With a blend of classic hard rock, tough-as-nails stoner doom, and a splash of brash heavy metal on top, Håndgemeng rises from the cauldron, guitars in hand. Riff after riff after riff, they will shatter all genre boundaries and take you from the depths of hell to the farthest reaches of space. And for heaven’s sake, don’t play this record backwards! It was produced, mixed and mastered by Ruben Willem at Caliban Studios, with an artwork by Thomas Moe Ellefsrud.
HÅNDGEMENG “Satanic Panic Attack”
Available now on Ripple Music
Five damned dudes, banished from the pits of hell, smelling of brimstone and cheap beer. Brought up on heavy metal and rock n’ roll brewed together with a bad attitude and devil worship, and from that cauldron, Håndgemeng emerges guitars in hand. Get ready to experience the doom n’ roll extravaganza as they play to entertain the devil himself! Riff after riff after riff Håndgemeng will take you from the depths of hell to the farthest reaches of space. Together we will escape prison planet Earth, if just for a little while.
Under the eerie glow of the supermoon, the motorcycle death cult gathers in parts unknown, ready to perform the infamous Ultraritual. As the night deepens, the air crackles with anticipation, and the roar of engines fills the darkness. This is no ordinary gathering; they are here to summon the Cauldron Born, a demon also known as Medieval Knievel, a powerful entity that embodies chaos and fear.
At the center of the ritual, the cult invokes the name of the motorcycle-riding demon, Medieval Knievel. With each rev of their bikes, they channel energy into the night, calling forth Knievel to rise and unleash a wave of satanic panic attacks upon the unsuspecting world. The ground trembles as the demon emerges, a harbinger of dread and madness.
As the denim-clad cult members chant in unison, the atmosphere thickens with tension. Those who walk the path less traveled feel the fear they instill spreading like wildfire, and soon, it becomes clear: we are all going down below, drawn into the chaos that the ultraritual has unleashed. The line between reality and nightmare blurs, and in the shadows, the motorcycle death cult revels in the panic they create. Don’t worry, it’s only black magic.
