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Guitarist <strong>Stian &#034;Sir&#034; K\u00e5rstad<\/strong> (<strong>Djerv<\/strong>) ensures continuity, while drummer <strong>Kenneth Kapstad<\/strong> (formerly <strong>Motorpsycho<\/strong>, <strong>Spidergawd<\/strong>, <strong>Thorns<\/strong>, etc.) injects inventive rhythms and brought in renowned jazz saxophonist <strong>Kjetil M\u00f8ster<\/strong> (<strong>M\u00f8ster!<\/strong>, <strong>R\u00f6yksopp<\/strong>, <strong>The End<\/strong>). 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