Vocalist Niklas Karlsson and guitarist Richard Hansson can hardly believe the progress they’ve made since forming Orbit Culture in the small, isolated city of Eksjö a decade ago. Fresh off a UK tour with Trivium, they’re reflecting on their achievements. As Niklas states: “Just an hour ago when Richard came over, we were watching clips of Meshuggah play live. And we realised, ‘Holy shit – we’ve actually played with them six times!’”
After two albums released as a “computer project” and playing a smattering of local shows for fun, it wasn’t until 2019 that Orbit Culture landed a touring spot, opening up a four-band bill supporting Rivers Of Nihil in Europe… but then the following year’s international crisis nixed all future endeavours. “I’m quite happy people didn’t see us much then, as we’re way better today,” Niklas admits, laughing.
