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Norway might be most famous in the metal world as the home of all things black, satanic and illegal. Yet nestling in its capital of Oslo is an altogether different prospect. Zeenon (the name comes from Greek mythology) consists of a core of three female members plus the requisite male drummer. Eschewing Norway's most famous metal heritage has not been easy and to even gain prominence in an industry fraught with bias and scepticism, Zeenon has achieved much already.

Founding member Linn Pedersen created a multi-influenced metal band with friend Nina Hansen back in 1995. Beginning by playing covers songs – they soon developed a taste for making their own sound and image. They're still running an interesting way adding more and more brutality to their songs and shows. It has never been a goal being predictable and what's yet to come nobody knows.

Combining strong influences such as Morbid Angel, Slayer, Meshuggah, Opeth and Cannibal Corpse, the band are high up in the food chains soon eating from the same plate as the bands that have been their role models for years. Latest recording is a mix of brutal, technical and head banging music that has been labeled as death metal in the media.

With Pedersen’s unique vocals, blending a haunting 'singing' with a guttural from down bellow, Elins eminent and technical bass-lines, Lindas deathcrushing guitars and Mads's massacre of crust-blasting sound it’s scheduled for a vast showing worldwide. In August 2004 the band signed with UK label RETRIBUTE RECORDS to promote their distinctive brand of brutal music globally. The full-length CD release is expected early spring 2005.

At home playing live with any style of heavy band, (they have so far collaborated with the UK`s Raging Speedhorn, Norway`s Cadaver Inc, Red Harvest and Zyklon), Zeenon is a captivating visual experience. The solid drumming backbone keeps the three female windmills of energy steady whilst they stir the audio taste buds!

The band has played many shows in Oslo, including the Inferno Festival in 2001, and joined several compilation albums for example Ancient Ceremonies, Vampiria Magazine and Dead Puppy Records. Zeenon is also one of the chosen artists to represent the metal genre by attending the great International Music Market, MIDEM, by Music Export Norway’s promotion CD.

This autumn Zeenon will support one of their long time favourite bands, the Polish death metal band Vader on their tour in Sweden and Norway. The imagery is as powerful as ever, as recent festival appearances testify and also as new video "Alienated" shows. One of the bands catchiest tunes to date it is available for download, along with news about their latest happenings, at their website www.zeenon.com.

Norway's newest and far more likeable exports must be heard to be appreciated and soon people the world over will rejoice in the power of Zeenon, a group who has emerged from personal and professional tests to return stronger than ever and capable of producing their best work. Long live Zeenon, with the metal community, against the world.