Heroes & Zeros

Heroes & Zeros is a rock band from Lillesand, Norway. The group was formed by Hans Jørgen Undelstvedt, Lars Løberg Tofte, and Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen. Tofte quit the band in 2010 and was replaced by Simen Krogstie Lagesen. The band is known for their massive "wall of sound", and performed more than 350 shows from 2005 to 2014.

This article is about the band. For the 2012 film, see Heroes & Zeros (film).
Heroes & Zeros
In performance, 2009
Background information
OriginLillesand, Norway
GenresAlternative rock, Indie rock
Years active2005–present
LabelsNightliner Records/Universal
Heroes & Zeros Music
Websitewww.heroesandzeros.no
MembersHans Jørgen Undelstvedt
Simen Krogstie Lagesen
Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen

History

Heros & Zeros signed a record deal with Universal Music Norway in 2006, and released three LP`s, three livealbums, two EP`s and a handful of singles from 2006 to 2013. Besides massive touring in Norway, the band did several European and US tours.

Band members
  • Hans Jørgen Undelstvedt – lead vocals, guitars, samples, and lyrics
  • Simen Krogstie Lagesen – bass, backing vocals, samples, keys
  • Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen – drums, backing vocals, percussion and keys

Former band members
  • Lars Løberg Tofte – bass, backing vocals, samples, keys

Awards and records
  • 2010 Nominated for "Best music video" in the Norwegian short film festival in Grimstad.
  • 2010 Nominated for Spellemann 2009 (Norwegian Grammy) in categories "Rock".
  • 2008 Nominated for Spellemann 2007 (Norwegian Grammy) in categories "Newcomer of the year" and "Best Video".
  • 2006 Årets Urørt 2006 (Newcomer of the year)
  • 2006 Årets ZoomUrørt 2006 (Best new live act of the year)


Discography

Albums
  • 2012 In The Slipstream Vol. 2: Ghostly Kisses Live (Universal Music)
  • 2011 Ghostly Kisses (Universal Music)
  • 2009 Heroes & Zeros and Harrys Gym: Live Slottsfjell 2009 (Universal Music)
  • 2009 Simian Vices Modern Devices (Universal Music)
  • 2008 In The Slipstream Vol. 1 - Live (Universal Music)
  • 2007 Strange Constellations (Universal Music)


EP`s
  • 2013 The Jig Is Up Remix EP (Universal Music)
  • 2006 Circles EP (Heroes&Zeros Music)


References

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