Interviews: Mörkekraft

On this new occasion, we had the opportunity to interview the Heavy Rock band Mörkekraft from Norway. Check out the interview and follow this band on their FACEBOOK PAGE.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name? Did you plan it, or did it just happen that?

Mörkekraft didn’t arrive as a perfectly packaged idea. It grew slowly, in the way real bands often do: years of playing, drifting, returning, and eventually realizing that some riffs keep coming back for a reason. When the pieces finally clicked, so did the name — and the darker universe it points toward. We actually played for a long time without a name. “Mörkekraft” came later — almost as a collision of ideas. Roger has always been fascinated by the Force in universes like Star Wars: an invisible power that can live in people, and by the idea of dark forces in fiction. Not as a direct reference, but as a way of thinking about power — and what happens when it turns dark. For us, it became something more human: the negative thoughts that can drag people down and create chaos. That mix felt strangely right. And we like having a Norwegian name even though we sing in English — the “ö" gives it a slightly punk edge.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

For Roger, it started with listening habits becoming an obsession: heavier rock, stoner, and psychedelic bands that he kept returning to. Around 2015, the predecessor to Mörkekraft began taking shape, and suddenly drop-tuning opened a whole new world he hadn’t explored before. Tommy comes at it from another angle: he listens to many genres, but over the years, it naturally leaned more toward rock and metal. When Mörkekraft started, he’d played acoustic music for years and was ready for something different. In the end, the genre became a shared meeting point — timing, common references, and a sound that matched where all of us were at.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

Yes. Roger and Böne played together about 20 years ago, back when they were still young and living at home. At the same time, Tommy played in Shitzoo — a local punk band both Roger and Böne looked up to. When Roger moved back to his hometown after about 15 years away, the band really started around 2017. But it took a long time to go from “hobby mode” to a more focused, steady routine. Some songs have been with us the whole way — “Ghosts” was one of the first we worked on in 2017, and it was released in 2025. Long road, but it’s been worth it.

4. Each band member’s favourite band?

Roger: Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats — a band he always returns to, mainly because melodies matter to him, no matter the genre.

Tommy: It changes in periods. He’s a “song person” as much as a “band person” — a great song is a great song.

Böne (drums): we’re still waiting for his pick — so for now, the drums remain mysterious.

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Inspiration can come from many directions. Sometimes it’s something serious — like injustice or the darker sides of human behavior. Other times it’s more cinematic: films about wizards, witchcraft, and strange worlds. On the practical side, songwriting often begins with something simple: a riff, a melody, or a rhythm that appears out of nowhere. Then we build from that idea and shape it into something that feels like Mörkekraft. Of course, we’re also inspired by how other bands construct songs — what they leave out, what they repeat, and how they create tension and release.

6. Where was your last gig?

Farsund, our hometown — on December 26th, 2025 (the second day of Christmas). It was a great night: familiar faces, strong atmosphere, and the kind of room that reminds you why live music matters. 

7. Where would you like to act?

We want to play more — first across Norway, and then in Europe. Festivals like Desertfest and other heavy-music gatherings are definitely on the wish list. At the same time, we’re not chasing some teenage fantasy of “making it” at any cost. We want to take the real opportunities that appear, keep creating, and keep playing — especially the shows where the sound is great and you can feel the audience truly connect. And honestly, one of the best feelings is still when a song takes shape in the studio, and the elements finally fall into place.

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

If this means bands we’d love to share a stage with, Slomosa would be huge. They’re a Norwegian band we truly respect — both musically and in terms of what they’ve achieved. More broadly: we’d love to work or play with good bands who are solid people — the kind of collaboration where it feels natural, not forced.

9. Whom not?

We don’t have a specific blacklist. It’s more about fit and attitude. If it doesn’t make sense musically, it doesn’t make sense. And we’re not interested in working with “difficult” people — life is too short, and making music should be fun and meaningful, not toxic.

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tips for beginners on how to beat that?

Nothing extreme for everyone — mostly healthy nerves. Roger doesn’t really struggle with stage fright and believes it usually comes from insecurity: rehearse enough and you’ll feel safe on stage. Tommy agrees: if you’ve done the work, trust yourself — and if you make a mistake, just keep going. Most people won’t notice, and you’re usually your own harshest critic. Böne, on the other hand, has struggled with stage fright his whole life. His best medicine is exposure — playing more, getting used to it, letting your body learn that it’s safe. And in some cases, a good beer helps too.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

For Roger, Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats stand out as a constant influence, along with other bands in and around the stoner world. Tommy also highlights Slomosa — not only musically, but as a band that’s inspiring in terms of drive and what they’ve built in recent years. Tommy also wants to add Dozer and Lowrider as key influences — classic pillars in that scene.

12. What’s the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

Nothing too wild — yet. Roger has toured China twice with a previous band and jokes that most people in the world actually know how to behave. Tommy remembers something else: the first time someone asked him to sign a CD. Not weird exactly — but surprisingly strange when you realize someone wants your name on something because a song meant something to them.

13. What do you think of your fans?

We’re genuinely grateful. Every listener, every person who shows up, buys merch, or shares our music gives us fuel to continue. We love our fans — and we’re ready to welcome more into the world of Mörkekraft.

14. What do you think of our site?

It’s a cool and interesting site, and we appreciate what you do for underground and heavy music.

15. Something to add?

We’re excited to play more shows and to release more music through Octopus Rising. We’re endlessly thankful that they want to put our music out into the world. And to everyone reading: spread the word, tell a friend, and keep supporting heavy music.