News: Leprous release digital single of a-ha cover - Take on Me (Musora Session)
- Stuart Ball
- 16 minutes ago
- 3 min read
20th August 2025
While Norwegian Rock outfit LEPROUS continue to promote their 8th studio album “Melodies Of Atonement”, they are now releasing a very special digital single of a cover version of A-HA’s “Take on Me”, which was recorded during the band’s latest North American tour at the Musora Media studios in Abbotsford, Canada. The recording was part of a challenge, where LEPROUS heard the song blind and had to record it on the spot in a space of a few hours.
Created during an episode of Musora’s “Covers On The Spot” series, “Take On Me (Musora Session)” can be checked out across digital platforms worldwide today here:
And also in the following videos:“Take on Me” (Covers on the Spot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2MR6j5Qhg
Baard Kolstad (Drum play-through): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfU70_IvVJI
LEPROUS drummer Baard Kolstad has recently also appeared as guest of the acclaimed Drumeo platform with a “Leprous Grooves & Fills” feature showcasing play-through recordings for various LEPROUS songs, which can be checked out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKBxUz2uOEU
Having just recently performed at several high-profile European festivals across the Summer, LEPROUS will next embark on comprehensive headlining tour across Europe in October/November with supports Gåte & Royal Sorrow. Don’t miss the following upcoming live-dates by LEPROUS and get your tickets now:
LEPROUS LIVE 2025
European Festivals:
03.10. - STAVANGER (Norway) - Stavanger Rockfest
European Headline Tour – with Gåte & Royal Sorrow:
29.10. - RENNES (France) - L'antipode
30.10. - BORDEAUX (France) - Le Rocher Palmer
31.10. - PERPIGNAN (France) - El Médiator
01.11. - MURCIA (Spain) - Mamba Club
02.11. - LISBON (Portugal) - Republica da Musica
03.11. - PORTO (Portugal) - Hard Club
05.11. - BARCELONA (Spain) - Sala Apolo
06.11. - MONTPELIER (France) - Rockstore
07.11. - MILAN (Italy) - Live Club
08.11. - FRIBOURG (Switzerland) - Fri-Son
09.11. - MUNICH (Germany) - Backstage Werk
10.11. - FRANKFURT (Germany) - Batschkapp
11.11. - DORTMUND (Germany) - FZW
13.11. - STOCKHOLM (Sweden) - Fallan ***
14.11. - TRONDHEIM (Norway) - Havet ***
15.11. - SKIEN (Norway) - Ibsenhuset ***
16.11. - GOTHENBURG (Sweden) - Pustervik
17.11. - COPENHAGEN (Denmark) - Amager Bio
18.11. - BERLIN (Germany) - Kesselhaus
19.11. - HAMBURG (Germany) - Docks
20.11. - ANTWERP (Belgium) - Trix
21.11. - STUTTGART (Germany) - Im Wizemann
22.11. - LUXEMBOURG (Luxembourg) - Rockhal
23.11. - LILLE (France) - Theatre Bethune
*** without Gåte
Tickets and VIP upgrades: www.leprous.net/tours
LEPROUS latest album “Melodies Of Atonement” was recorded with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, mixed by Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.) and mastered by Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.). The artwork is based on photography by John Dolan with design by Ritxi Ostáriz.
Some of the videos issued so far for “Melodies Of Atonement” can be seen here: “Atonement”: https://youtu.be/k-po0_DnsJk
“Silently Walking Alone”: https://youtu.be/wsLXRWIN640
“Like A Sunken Ship”: https://youtu.be/fAFPje41KtY“Atonement” (Drum play-through by Baard Kolstad): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXL7aEdohxw
“Like A Sunken Ship (Drum play-through by Baard Kolstad)”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSGWhJtU238“Starlight” (Drum play-through by Baard Kolstad): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1vzTamSFz8“Atonement” (Sing-through by Einar Solberg): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVFa0qDWS2g
“Unfree My Soul” (Sing-through by Einar Solberg): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Pg2v-ZJKg
“Melodies Of Atonement” is available in the following formats:
- Ltd. Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook (with bonus track “Claustrophobic” (03:13), instrumental mix on bonus CD and Dolby Atmos mix, 5.1 Surround mix as well as HighRes Stereo 24/96 version on Blu-ray)
- Ltd. CD Mediabook & Patch (with bonus track “Claustrophobic” (03:13) & Leprous logo patch)
- Standard CD Jewelcase
- Gatefold 180g 2LP (Various options!)
- Digital album
- Digital album (Dolby Atmos)
Gatefold 2LP (In various different versions)The album can be ordered here: https://leprousband.lnk.to/MelodiesOfAtonement
“Melodies Of Atonement” entered several international sales charts upon release as follows: Germany # 20, Switzerland # 11, Austria # 19, The Netherlands # 85, France # 92, UK - Rock Chart # 6, USA - Current Hard Music Albums # 6, USA - Top New Artist Albums # 12, USA - Current Rock Albums # 25 and USA - Current Digital Albums # 33.
LEPROUS recently also celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the band’s outstanding 4th studio album “The Congregation” album with a special re-press as Gatefold deep blood red 2LP on 180g vinyl, which can still be purchased here: https://leprousband.lnk.to/Congregation10thAnniversary
Stay tuned for many more news about LEPROUS to follow soon…
LEPROUS line-up:
Einar Solberg – vocals/keyboards
Tor Oddmund Suhrke – guitars
Robin Ognedal – guitars
Simen Børven – bass
Baard Kolstad – drums
Harrison White – keyboards (live)
