Kaizers Orchestra (... known as simply Kaizers, mostly to fans) is an alternative rock band, formed in Norway in the year 1999. The current band members are Janove Ottesen (a.k.a. "The Jackal", lead vocal), Geir Zahl (a.k.a. "Hellraizer", 2nd guitar, 2nd vocal, oil barrels), Rune Solheim (aka "Mink", drums), Terje Vinterstø (a.k.a. "Killmaster", 1st guitar, oil barrels, backing vocals), Øyvind Storesund (a.k.a. "Thunder", stand-up bass, whistler) and Helge Risa (aka "Omen", pump organ, piano, accordion).