Tore Østby

Tore Østby
Born 1972
Origin Norway
Genres Progressive metal
Progressive rock
Power metal
Hard rock
Occupation(s) Musician, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer
Instruments Guitar, Bass
Years active 1991–2005, 2007–present
Labels Noise
Laser's Edge/Sensory
Associated acts Conception
Ark
D.C. Cooper
Jørn Lande
Website www.rollthefire.com

Tore Østby (born 1972) is a founder, guitarist, producer and songwriter for Norwegian progressive metal band Conception which was active from 1989 to 1998.[1][2] After the band stopped playing on a permanent basis he, along with John Macaluso and Jørn Lande formed progressive metal band Ark.[3]

Tore is currently working as a senior advisor at GramArt, an organization established in 1989 to protect the recording artists’ intellectual property rights, other legal rights and professional interests. In 2018, it was also announced Tore's original band Conception was back with new material to be released in the fall.[4]

Tore is married to the Swedish guitarist Maria Engstroem Østby.

Discography

With Conception

With Ark

  • Ark (1999)
  • Burn the Sun (2001)

With D.C. Cooper

With Jørn Lande

  • Bite the Bullet (2009)

References

  1. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Biography: Conception". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  2. ↑ "Conception To Release Live Album". Blabbermouth. 13 June 2006. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  3. ↑ "Biography: Ark". Allmusic. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
  4. ↑ "Former KAMELOT Singer ROY KHAN Is Back With Reunited CONCEPTION; New EP Due This Fall". Blabbermouth.net. April 30, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2018.


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