Norwegian Death Metal Force Oskaal Unveils Visceral New Lyric Video For "Refused"

Emerging force in Norway’s extreme metal scene, Oskaal, has officially released a dark new chapter with the release of their visceral lyric video for the track "Refused". Driven by stark imagery of violence, isolation, and exploitation, "Refused" constructs a bleak narrative centred around the lasting scars of abuse and emotional alienation.

Musically, the track reflects the band's signature duality—pairing brutal technicality with a lingering atmosphere of loss and helplessness. Rather than chasing fleeting trends or technical execution for its own sake, Oskaal focuses on creating intense, distinctive death metal that achieves a precise balance between raw aggression, deep atmosphere, and tight songwriting.

A Distinct Voice in Modern Death Metal

Oskaal combines melody, raw aggression, and technical precision into a sound that is both visceral and controlled. Their compositions navigate between bleak, haunting atmospheres and sudden bursts of brutality, driven by powerful rhythms, contrasting guitar styles, and sardonic black humor.

Frontman Ole Stensgård delivers a wide vocal range—spanning from deep gutturals to piercing shrieks—while the band’s lyrical themes delve into collapsing realities, forgotten gods, spiritual decay, and the thin line separating madness from revelation.

Oskaal Lineup

• Jo Aslak Aspås: Guitar, composer & songwriter
• Jonathan Hamre: Drums
• Erlend Andersen: Guitar
• Tommy Køhler Salte: Bass
• Ole Stensgård: Vocals