Deep in a forest outside Kongsvinger, Norway, a controversial gathering took place this weekend. Suspected neo-Nazis from multiple countries assembled for what organizers called the Alien Terminator Fest. The event occurred in complete darkness, far from residential areas and street lighting.
Norwegian security services confirmed they received routine notification about the gathering. The festival featured performances from several controversial bands including Azatro, Mistreat, Bärsärkarna, Likvann, and Goatmoon. These groups have been described in media reports as having neo-Nazi affiliations.
The company Normac organized the event. It is operated by Roger Johan Brun and Wilhelm Leander Helgaseth. Both men have previous convictions and connections to far-right extremist environments. Brun was previously identified as a prominent neo-Nazi in the 2000s. Helgaseth has posted social media content featuring nationalist slogans and phrases associated with extremist movements.
Attempts to reach the organizers for comment were unsuccessful. The festival began Friday evening and continued through Saturday with scheduled musical performances.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about far-right activities in Scandinavia. Norway has experienced several high-profile extremist incidents in recent years, including the 2011 terrorist attacks by Anders Behring Breivik. The country maintains active monitoring of extremist groups through its Police Security Service (PST).
International observers note that Scandinavia has become an increasing focus for far-right organizing. The region's relatively open societies and freedom of assembly laws sometimes create opportunities for extremist groups to operate. However, authorities maintain close surveillance of known extremist networks.
The forest location near Kongsvinger represents a tactical choice by organizers. Remote areas provide privacy while complicating law enforcement monitoring. Similar gatherings have occurred in other Nordic countries, though they typically remain small and secretive.
Norwegian hate speech laws prohibit expressions of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. However, enforcement can be challenging when events occur in private settings with limited public visibility. The country continues to balance free speech protections with measures to combat extremism.
Local residents expressed concern about such activities occurring in their community. The discovery of the festival has prompted discussions about how to prevent similar gatherings in the future while respecting legal assembly rights.