Red October - NO.

Name: Susann Saltvedt
Instrument: Main Vocalist

When did you join Red October?
There was a gig with some bands in Stavanger that I went to with my Fiancé, and I just happen to come in talk with Sigurd. I didn’t know him back then, and he told me about this band that he was making. He told me they didn’t have a vocalist at the time and I jokingly said to hit me up if he needed one. Later he actually did, and I couldn’t help but say yes, and so it was ment to be 🥰

What are your biggest musical influences and why?
Tough question. I grew up with both Evanescence and HIM and I remember as a teenager I loved the style that Amy Lee had. I still do. She influences me to this day. The melodies I make have roots in both of these bands and some other early 2000’s bands. I was also a very big fan of Avril Lavigne and the music she produced. It touched my soul and I felt familiar with the emotions she sung about.

Which song in the RO set was the hardest to write?
Hellbound Heart. I was really struggling with creating harmonies that I was happy with in that song, so it took alot of time and effort to get it right.

What is your favorite song to perform?
The emptiness I think. It seems to really touch people when we do it live. Plus, I absolutely love Bjørn Harald’s guitar solo in it. Don’t know how many times it has made me cry. It is beautifull!❤️

What is your favorite show that you have played?
Gonna have to agree with Sigurd on this one. Warming up for Evig Natt at Ovenpaa.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not playing music?
Oh ma goodness. I love to climb/boulder, play video games, watch movies/series, sew, and so on. Let’s just say, I have to many hobbies 🙈

What is the worst thing that has happened to you on a gig?
I’m very thorough when it comes to preparing, so I havn’t had crazy things happening, but being so nervous that I forgot how far from my face the microphone was and literally bumped into it with my face so hard your could hear the thud is probably up there 🤣

Have any favorite foods?
Must be a proper piece of steak

Lastly Suzie says, remember to be mindful of the moment when you are in it ❤️

Love from Suzie ❤️

Picture taken by ShadyShades

Name: Norman Sigurd Johnsen Nilssen
Instrument: Guitar and vocals

You are the founder of Red October right?
Yes 😊

How did you come up with the name?
I was playing a war strategic game with some friends. I was Russia It was my turn and I put out a submarine. One of my friends then said «Red October». I thought it sounded like a cool band name and here we are. 😊

What are your biggest musical influences and why?
Pantera because of their groove and their attitude which rubbes off on people and creates a specific atmosphere.

Which song in the RO set was the hardest to write?
The Emptiness, because it has the heaviest theme lyrically. I used a lot of time finding the right words and had to dive deep into my own emotions. Instrumentally it is «Letters from the front» because of how many notes you play pr bar.

What is your favorite song to perform?
Unite me.

What is your favorite show that you have played?
Warming up for Evig Natt at Ovenpaa.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not playing music?
Go on long walks with my wife and my dogs.

What is the worst thing that has happened to you on a gig?
I had a gig with a different band i played in, and I drank a bit too much before the gig. I completely forgot the song I was gonna play. I was suppose to start the song, that didn’t happen. The second guitarist had to start it for me.

Lastly Sigurd says, eat your vitamins and believe in yourself

Love from Sigurd❤️

We realised that you might not really know all of us. Therefore, once a week there will be a little post where we interview each other, so that you (the best people in the world) can get to know us a little bit better. With that we hope you have a great rest of the weekend, and stay tuned ❤️

Picture taken by shadyshades 😊

Tusen takk for shoutout og for at dere har oss med i listen Rockman ❤️❤️

Norsk rock 2026: Nye låter, nye band, nye favoritter – er du klar?» Følg link i kommentarfeltet for STOR oversikt 👇

Happy international womens day to all the wonderfull, strong, inspiring and energetic women out there! If we don’t support eachother then who do we expect to have our back? I support you! Thank you Maggi, for the picture ❤️

Love from Suzie ❤️

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Tusen takk 🥰

Evig Natt triumferer fullt hus og kraftfull releasekonsert av nytt sterkt album 🔥 Følg link i kommentarfeltet for konsertanmeldelse og bilder👇

We are so proud! Our next single is out and I think you are going to like it. This one has been one of the fan favorites from the beginning. Our ballad "The Emptiness" is now out on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music ❤️