GENERAL CONCEPTION
Norwegian metal band known for melodic and rhythmic music in a unique, powerful, yet dynamic blend with such various influences as flamenco, jazz, modern electronica and classical music.
CONCEPTION - the band that arouse, conquered, took a break and came back to conquer more
Who are they?
Norwegian metal band presenting a mix of heavy groove, musical excellence and influences from flamenco, jazz and modern electronica. This became their signature and earned them cult status and a large and loyal fanbase around the world.
Formed in 1989, Roy Khan, vocals, Tore Østby, guitar, Ingar Amlien, bass, and Arve Heimdal on drums, Conception as a band and collective is still intact all these years later, since 2018 with the addition of touring members Aurora Heimdal on backing vocals, and keyboard player Lars Andre Kvistum.
Albums:
1991 The Last Sunset
1993 Parallel Minds
1995 In Your Multitude
1997 Flow
2018 My Dark Symphony
2020 State Of Deception
2022 State Of Deception (Deluxe Edition).
2022 BMG rereleased extended versions, including previously unreleased tracks, of their first four albums from the 90s.
In 2018 Conception came back with the highly acclaimed mini album «My Dark Symphony» which marked a new era for the band. It was followed by the album «State of Deception» in 2020, which followed their tradition of constant development, and also proved to be a success with both fans and critics. They later released a Deluxe Edition which included additional studio and live recordings. These successful releases sparked a new interest in the band, and BMG decided to rerelease their nineties back catalogue including previously unreleased tracks. They have since toured Europe, Latin America and USA headlining festivals and club shows.
In 2025 Tore and Roy also took to the stage with cellist Kjell Magne Robak, performing acoustic versions of Conception songs. They will continue to perform in this format alongside the full band.
Conception are now in songwriting modus for a new album, and are playing occasional shows. Next performance is co-headlining US Prog Power 2026.
STORE
Print front and back. Image of back print is shown in the similar Prog Power 2026 hoodie. T-shirt is made of 100% ring-spun cotton and is soft and comfy. The double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability.
€40.00
Print front and back. Image of front print is shown in the similar Prog Power 2026 t-shirt. Soft hoodie with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings. • 100% cotton face • 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% Read more
Print front and back. Image of front print is shown in the similar Prog Power 2026 t-shirt.
Soft hoodie with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings.
• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood
Disclaimer: This hoodie runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.
€70.00
A 3CD version of the 2020 State of Deception album, including a full CD of brand new studio and live recordings, an instrumental CD of the original album, and of course a CD with the original album itself. Delivered in a digipak package.
€40.00
The first full multi-track release from Conception since the band's reformation, in the form of the 6 track My Dark Symphony minialbum on CD, released November 23. 2018.
€15.00
Our debut album, for the first time on double colored vinyl, remastered and with bonus tracks
€40.00
