Norwegian hardcore punk band RISE ABOVE, known for chaotic live performances and genre-blending music, are releasing their anticipated debut album today. What began with their 2016 EP “Sounds of Liberation”, followed by singles “Gold” and “Up” in 2017, is being pushed to the extreme with the release of Times of Clarity. After a two-year public silence, bABOVE returns to release their album “Times of Clarity”. Since 2016, they’ve been one of the bigger hardcore punk bands in Norway. Before even having put out any music, the band was booked to play at Øyafestivalen — the largest music festival in the country. The same year as, among others, Kvelertak, Mastodon, and Eagles of Death Metal. “The most positive surprise at Øyafestivalen this year. The passion was literally dripping from everyone ...