Apoptygma Berzerk

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Apoptygma Berzerk

Apoptygma Berzerk, often shortened to Apop, is a Norwegian electronic music band formed in 1989 by Stephan Groth. The band's early music was heavily influenced by the EBM (electronic body music) and industrial genres, but they later transitioned to a more synthpop-oriented sound.

Apoptygma Berzerk's first album, "Soli Deo Gloria," was released in 1991 and featured a mix of EBM and industrial influences. Their second album, "The Apocalyptic Manifesto," was released in 1998 and marked a shift towards a more synthpop-oriented sound. The album was a commercial success, and the band began to gain a larger following in Europe.

Apoptygma Berzerk's third album, "Welcome to Earth," was released in 2000 and featured a more polished and mainstream sound. The album was a commercial success and spawned several hit singles, including "Kathy's Song" and "Until the End of the World." The band's fourth album, "Harmonizer," was released in 2001 and marked a continuation of the band's synthpop sound. The album was also a commercial success and spawned the hit single "Non-Stop Violence."



In 2003 Apoptygma Berzerk released "You and Me Against the World" which was a commercial success and helped the band to gain more popularity. The band's sixth album, "Rocket Science," was released in 2007 and featured a return to their EBM and industrial roots. The album was well received by fans and critics alike.

Apoptygma Berzerk continues to tour and release music to this day. Over the years, they have become one of the most respected and influential electronic music acts in the world, earning the reputation of being one of the most important synthpop bands of the 21st century.

In summary, Apoptygma Berzerk is a Norwegian electronic music band formed in 1989, known for its early EBM and industrial influences, later transitioning to a more synthpop oriented sound. With a career spanning over three decades, Apoptygma Berzerk has become one of the most respected and influential electronic music acts in the world, earning the reputation of being one of the most important synthpop bands of the 21st century.