Harm

Harm is a Norwegian thrash/death metal outfit formed in 1997 in Mandal. Led by founding member Steffan Schulze, the band emerged from a fertile underground scene, eventually signing with Sublife Productions.

Their sound identity is a hybrid of high-speed thrash metal and the grim atmospheric qualities of death metal, often categorized alongside the 'death-thrash' movement. Throughout their career, they have navigated significant lineup shifts and personal tragedies, most notably the passing of long-time guitarist Tor Erik Andersen. Critically, they are respected for maintaining a consistent level of aggression and technicality, avoiding the 'retro-thrash' tropes in favor of a more modern, heavy production style. Their influence web connects back to classic thrash pioneers like Slayer and Kreator, but their execution is firmly rooted in the 21st-century extreme metal landscape. They occupy a niche for listeners who find standard thrash too light and pure death metal too slow, offering a high-velocity alternative.