For over 20 years, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado have established themselves as one of Denmark's leading blues rock acts, with more than 1,500 concerts across 23 countries.
Their dynamic live shows blend soul, Chicago blues, boogie and rock 'n' roll, powered by Thorbjørn Risager's powerful vocals, Joachim Svensmark's guitar work, and a solid rhythm and horn section. They have won multiple Danish and international awards, including Danish Music Awards for Best Danish Blues Release and Best Live Blues Band in 2023, and have shared stages with Bonnie Raitt, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Buddy Guy and Robben Ford.
With over 100,000 physical albums sold and 33 million streams, the band continues to tour extensively across Europe, the UK and North America in support of their latest studio album House of Sticks and an upcoming live album released on 19 June 2026.