RELEASE PARTY AT LAST TRAIN, OSLO, SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
The Gratitudes Unleash New Album and Throw a Proper Gala The Gratitudes are back with a brand-new album, and they're celebrating in style.
Major Key Defiance is the band's second full-length release, delivering the same irresistible formula that only The Gratitudes can pull off: sharp-edged power-pop anthems driven by nagging, delightfully cranky guitar riffs wrapped around melodies that are, somehow, impossibly sweet.And trust us, this is one party you won't want to miss.
Major Key Defiance is destined to make music history as the second-est album The Gratitudes have ever released.Get ready.
This evening will set up camp in your brain for weeks. There are few tickets left, get yours here:https://tikkio.com/events/64292-the-gratitudes-release-party
THE WAIT IS OVER: “MAJOR KEY DEFIANCE” ARRIVES SEPTEMBER 11
After a whirlwind of intense, inspired, and highly creative days at Amper Tone Studio, the moment has finally arrived: “Major Key Defiance”, our brand-new full-length album, will be unleashed on Friday, September 11 via Westergaard Records.
At the helm of the studio sessions, Johnny Skalleberg and Tomas Pettersen have steered the ship with passion, while Ruben Willem has put the finishing mastering touch. The album also features outstanding guest appearances from Mikael Lindqvist, Bendik Brænne, and Bjarte Lund Rolland, adding even more power to the record.
Already craving a preview?
Three singles from the album have already made their way into the wild:
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“Bed of Embers”
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“Warrior Soul”
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“Sover Du”
If you haven't dived in yet, now is the time. Head over to your favorite streaming platform and get a taste of what's coming.
September 11 is just around the corner. Get ready for “Major Key Defiance” and prepare to hit play ‘n’ party.
In studio to honour Bjørn Müller 2025
March 24th. The Gratitudes chipped in on tribute album “Legende − en høylytt hyllest til Bjørn Müller” dedicated to Backstreet Girls singer and dear friend Bjørn Müller (1960−2024). Nearly 30 bands participated, The Gratitudes with a version of “Too Cool For You” from the Backstreet Girls album “In Lust We Trust” (2023).
This is the only The Gratitudes recordings with Anders Møller on drums (Gluecifer, Euroboys, My Midnight Creeps, Ulver, Paperboys etc.). Album released October 25th.
Drummer leaves stage – and band!
Aug. 1st. After four songs during a gig at Last Train, Oslo, drummer Magne Vannebo drifts off to the bar, never to be seen again.
Luckily Jonas Fløter Kjærnsrød (Backstreet Girls/De Press) was in the house, he did the rest of the gig and has stayed with us ever since.
Following a summer of great gigs and ditto merch sales, we still have some merch available, including a limited number of vinyl copies
of “Degenerates Are Back” and t-shirts, and of course buttons, beer openers etc.
New record in the making
Oct. The Gratitudes are currently working on new material for second full length, to be recorded early January 2026.
This album will be packed with face hitting killers and thrillers, no posturing fillers. All in the key of great fun, as usual.
The Gratitudes to play Caliban SessionsNov. 22nd.
The band will join the annual event at John Dee, Oslo, along with Black Debbath, Bare Egil Band, Radiofantomene, Göttemia and others.
You don’t wanna miss out on this jolly Duplex Records bash.