STORM releases hard-hitting new single “Suffocating” ft. Fixation

Two of Norway’s most unapologetic names in alternative music team up for a raw, hard-hitting release – and it hits deep. Today, 16-year-old rising force STORM and genre-pushing band Fixation unleash “Suffocating” – a fierce, emotional collaboration that blends vulnerability with controlled chaos. It’s more than just a song. It’s two generations crashing into each other and creating something loud, honest, and entirely their own. The track will appear on STORM’s debut album, “Join The Storm,” due for release on 22nd August via Indie Recordings.

STORM may be young, but he’s already racked up millions of views on TikTok and taken the stage at international festivals. Fixation, on the other hand, has built a reputation for explosive live energy, sharp songwriting, and a sound that doesn’t play by anyone’s rules. Together, they’ve made one of the most compelling tracks to come out of Norway’s alternative scene in a long time.

And no, this isn’t your average feature. “Suffocating” is personal. It’s intense. And it’s been a long time coming.

“I’ve been working with the guys in Fixation since I was 11. Martin produced my first EP, and he mixed my entire new album. They were the first band I saw that made heavy music in Norway feel like it could actually matter on a global level.”
– STORM

Fixation knew right away ‘Suffocating’ was the one:

“The track stood out immediately. We added a breakdown to give it our edge – more grit, more impact. It had to feel like both of us.”
– Fixation vocalist Jonas W. Hansen

Lyrically, “Suffocating” is a middle finger to expectations. It’s about refusing to be boxed in, refusing to be silenced – and the fury that builds when people treat your independence like a threat. Storm comments on the lyrics:

“When I sing ‘I’m a demon,’ it’s not about being evil. It’s about how people treat you when you stop playing nice. I’m done letting anyone choke my voice.”

“Suffocating” is more than just a song. It’s a collision of two expressions, two generations, and two artists who are actively pushing the boundaries of what modern alternative music from Norway can sound like. The result is raw, intense, and unapologetically real. It’s a statement that in 2025, Norwegian heavy music still has something new and important to say.

Watch the cold-blooded music video, shot in the dead of winter, below: