Norwegian doom’n’roll warriors Håndgemeng shares »Medieval Knievel« music video; new album »Satanic Panic Attack« out now on Ripple Music!

Drøbak, Norway based doom’n’roll warriors Håndgemeng premiere new music video for the track »Medieval Knievel« from their latest album, »Satanic Panic Attack«, out on April 11th, 2025 via Ripple Music.

Tracklist:
01. The Cauldron Born
02. Medieval Knievel
03. Satanic Panic Attack
04. A Path Less Traveled
05. Earthwoman
06. The Sundrinker
07. Down Below
08. Supermoon

Courtesy of Purple Sage PR:

Norway’s rabble-rousing heavy rock and doom’n’roll purveyors Håndgemeng unleash their fire-laden new video for »Medieval Knievel«, taken from their acclaimed new album »Satanic Panic Attack« on Ripple Music!

Watch Håndgemeng’s new video »Medieval Knievel«

The story: “When the guitarist in Håndgemeng loses his arm in a battle against demons, the band makes a pact with the Devil himself, also known as Medieval Knievel. One blood offering later, they’re back – resurrected, possessed, and ready to party. Fueled by alcohol, heavy metal, and hellfire, they tear through the night on motorcycles.”

From the darkest corners of Oslo, Håndgemeng have returned with their new album »Satanic Panic Attack«. This concept album explores the fear and mass hysteria of the 1980s, often referred to as The Satanic Panic – a phenomenon marked by the fear of heavy metal music, devil worship, and accusations of subliminal messages that were perceived as a threat to society. »Satanic Panic Attack« is a powerful tribute to the darkness and hysteria of a time when the fear of heavy metal peaked.

With a blend of classic hard rock, tough-as-nails stoner doom, and a splash of brash heavy metal on top, Håndgemeng rises from the cauldron, guitars in hand. Riff after riff after riff, they will shatter all genre boundaries and take you from the depths of hell to the farthest reaches of space. And for heaven’s sake, don’t play this record backwards! It was produced, mixed and mastered by Ruben Willem at Caliban Studios, with artwork by Thomas Moe Ellefsrud.

New album »Satanic Panic Attack« available on Ripple Music and all streaming platforms

“A devilishly good listen.” — Metal Hammer Magazine

A maximalist package that aims to shock and thrill.” — Invisible Oranges

“If you want something that grabs you by the collar and drags you through fire – this is it.” — Witching Buzz

“Alternating between Darkthrone, Turbonegro and Ghost, no eye or throat is left dry.” — Visions Magazin

“This band takes no prisoners.” — Veil of Sound

Five damned dudes, banished from the pits of hell, smelling of brimstone and cheap beer. Brought up on heavy metal and rock n’ roll brewed together with a bad attitude and devil worship, and from that cauldron, Håndgemeng emerges guitars in hand. Get ready to experience the doom n’ roll extravaganza as they play to entertain the devil himself! Riff after riff after riff Håndgemeng will take you from the depths of hell to the farthest reaches of space. Together we will escape prison planet Earth, if just for a little while.

Under the eerie glow of the supermoon, the motorcycle death cult gathers in parts unknown, ready to perform the infamous »Ultraritual«. As the night deepens, the air crackles with anticipation, and the roar of engines fills the darkness. This is no ordinary gathering; they are here to summon the Cauldron Born, a demon also known as Medieval Knievel, a powerful entity that embodies chaos and fear.

At the center of the ritual, the cult invokes the name of the motorcycle-riding demon, Medieval Knievel. With each rev of their bikes, they channel energy into the night, calling forth Knievel to rise and unleash a wave of satanic panic attacks upon the unsuspecting world. The ground trembles as the demon emerges, a harbinger of dread and madness.

As the denim clad cult members chant in unison, the atmosphere thickens with tension. Those who walk the path less traveled feel the fear they instill spreading like wildfire, and soon, it becomes clear: we are all going down below, drawn into the chaos that the ultraritual has unleashed. The line between reality and nightmare blurs, and in the shadows, the motorcycle death cult revels in the panic they create. Don’t worry, it’s only black magic.

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well