Black Oak County
Emerging from Esbjerg, Denmark in 2016, Black Oak County is a dynamic force in the world of hard rock and metal. Formerly known as Great White Buffalo, the band has developed a signature sound that fuses classic rock influences from the 70s and 80s with elements of sludge, grunge, modern hard rock, and contemporary metal. This unique blend has become their hallmark.
The quartet, consisting of Niels Beier (vocals/guitar), René Kristensen (vocals/bass), Jack Svendsen (guitar), and Mike Svendsen (drums), united to chase a shared musical vision, one that would ultimately propel them to the grandest stages in the rock scene.
In 2016, Black Oak County made waves with their self-titled sophomore album, featuring standout tracks like Mad Dog Someone Else and the emotive ballad If You Only Knew, which hit the Top 40 charts in Norway and Sweden.
The band took an intriguing turn when Niels Beier briefly parted ways with the band, leading to their 2019 release of Theatre of the Mind as a power-trio. This album introduced heavy-hitting tracks like Pretty Pistol and the monumental Watch Your Back – the band’s biggest hit to date.
In 2022, the band’s reunion with Beier brought them back to their original four-piece lineup. This marked the release of Back For Blood, an explosive return to form. The band followed up with It’s On You, co-written with renowned guitarist, producer, and songwriter Soren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Mike Tramp, Electric Guitars), and produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, D:A:D, Amaranthe) of Hansen Studios.
Black Oak County’s live performances are nothing short of electrifying, and they’ve shared the stage with rock legends such as The Dead Daisies and D:A:D. Their diverse discography and unwavering passion have earned them a well-deserved place among the rock warriors of their generation.
With their powerful sound and relentless determination, Black Oak County continues to make their mark on the global rock stage. Their music resonates with a blend of nostalgia and contemporary energy, establishing them as a potent force in the world of rock and metal.
The band’s thirds studio album III, co-written, produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Nicklas Sonne (Defecto, Eurovision Song Contest preliminaries), is out worldwide on October 25th.
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