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Ungdomskulen (Frode Flatland, Kristian Stockhaus, Øyvind Solheim) is a Norwegian rock band. Their sound is founded on bass, drums and guitar. Taken individually, the drum beats seem inspired by the city, the bass is syncopated and sonic, and the jazz-like guitar sounds as if it’s possessed by rock demons. And finally, there’s a light but authoritative male vocal on top. Bergen is this young trio’s hangout. These guys love life. In 2000 three young gentlemen took the first steps into what we now know as ungdomskulen. Cause in addition to their affection for life, they all love music. They´ve been playing together in various constelations since they all went to school together in 99. In 2004 they decided to rock together on a regular and serious basis, and so they did. At first they called themselves standing ovation and then they decided to change their name to goddamnit, and so they settled with ungdomskulen. Alot of confusion did occur, but after a while things settled and today these guys are living the life and loving the lot.Now check em out folks! ps. if you wonder what ungdomskulen means in the english language: ungdom - youth skulen - school in norway ungdomskulen is where you spend your days the turbulent years between 13 - 16. (source: www.ungdomskulen.com)