Warning! Brace yourself for some shocking news—summer is just around the corner! It feels like only yesterday we were slipping into a festive food coma at the Christmas table, and now, suddenly, it's almost time for shorts and t-shirts again. To make the seasonal shift feel even more real, one of Norway’s biggest rock festivals, Tons of Rock, held its official kick-off event at Rockefeller in Oslo. The night featured two of the many bands set to ignite the stage at Tons of Rock 2025—Djerv and The Good The Bad and The Zugly.

The audience tonight is packed with volunteers who will be working at the festival this summer. Before the gig, they received extensive briefings behind closed doors as part of the intense preparations leading up to the festival, set to take place from July 25th to 28th. This year’s lineup is nothing short of massive, boasting legendary acts like Green Day, Muse, Dream Theater, and Electric Callboy, just to name a few. Tons of Rock keeps evolving, and personally, I can’t wait to see how this year’s edition turns out—fingers crossed for good weather!

The atmosphere tonight is electric—faces beaming with excitement, the energy buzzing, and some partygoers perhaps getting a bit too enthusiastic. The concert kicks off late, with Djerv taking the stage first. Their set is just 30 minutes—too short if you ask me, but packed with power.

Blending catchy, aggressive rock with a dark edge, Djerv has solidified its place as a powerhouse in Norway’s metal scene. Formed in 2010 by the enigmatic Agnete Kjølsrud—known for her striking vocals and theatrical presence—the band wasted no time making an impact. Their 2011 self-titled debut album was met with critical acclaim, defining their signature fusion of heavy riffs, eerie atmospheres, and relentless energy.

Since then, Djerv has continued to push creative boundaries. They skyrocketed to international recognition with Get Jinxed, their iconic collaboration with League of Legends, which racked up hundreds of millions of streams. Now, they return to that world with another explosive new track. Keeping their momentum strong, Djerv is back with fresh music—their latest single, Reignbreaker.

Tonight’s performance is nothing short of commanding. Agnete storms onto the stage with her signature dark makeup, a hairnet, and a cigar in hand. Smoking indoors? That’s definitely pushing boundaries in Norway! The energy remains high throughout the set, and there’s even a punk edge seeping into their sound. It’s raw, it’s powerful, and it’s got me counting down the days until I see Djerv again at Tons of Rock 2025.


Next up: The Good The Bad and The Zugly. The band, fronted by Ivar Nikolaisen—who also happens to be the vocalist of the legendary Norwegian act Kvelertak—delivers a high-octane show. To me, they feel like a slightly more reckless, unfiltered version of Kvelertak, with a sound that fans of Oslo Ess would definitely appreciate. This band deserves way more recognition—it’s fun, energetic, and wildly engaging. The kind of music that fuels a party you never want to end.

Then of course, the mayhem kicks in from the first note—beer cups flying, crowd surfers crashing into the security team, and pure chaos unfolding in the best way possible.

All in all, this was one hell of a way to spend a Saturday night. Now, the anticipation for Tons of Rock 2025 is even higher. Can’t wait to see the full lineup in action this June!