Barren Womb is minimalism performed by maximalists. It is rough, jangly hardcore played by just two people - one on skins and the other on strings.

Formed late 2011 in Trondheim, Norway, the duo blends hardcore punk with elements of black metal, rock 'n' roll, and country to create a nasty swill all of their own. Sometimes it's fast and intense, other times slow and pulsating. Seldom however is it quite like anything heard before, always keeping somewhat to the left of the beaten path.