Oneiroid Psychosis welcome

In the Oneiroid state one feels and behaves as though in a dream. One may be deeply perplexed and not fully oriented in time and place. During this state of clouded consciousness, one may experience feelings of ecstasy and rapidly shifting hallucinated scenes. Illusionary distortions of their perceptional processes, including disturbances of time perceptional processes, and the symptomatic picture may resemble that of a hysterical twilight state. The oneiroid schizophrenic acknowledges everyday realities gives priority to their world of hallucinatory and delusional experiences, whereas the normal person with a vivid fantasy life always gives priority to contingencies of reality. Oneiroid states are usually limited in duration and occur most frequently in acute schizophrenic breakdowns.

"Oneiroid psychosis is characterized by an acute, confused dreamlike state."
- From the Bantam Medical Dictionary

The music of Oneiroid Psychosis is known as some of the darkest in existence. Characterized by dark synth textures and thought-provoking lyrics and vocals - it is difficult to categorize them. Thus they became the originators of a new genre now known as Progressive Darkwave. The phrase “oneiroid psychosis” defines a pathologic state in which the subject has difficulty differentiating between reality and dreams. Lars and Leif Hansen have captured the sound of what it must feel like to be so afflicted, making Oneiroid Psychosis one of the most frightening recording artists ever heard.

Oneiroid Psychosis has gained worldwide recognition. They have performed in well known cities such as Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Phoenix and have been featured in many magazines around the world. With six CDs produced over their fifteen year career they have been on various labels such as Decibel of Milwaukee, WI; Nilaihah of Columbus, OH; and COP International of Germany and California. They have contributed vocals, guitars, production, and remixes for such bands as Rise of the Fallen from Canada, The Azoic from Ohio, Dissonance from Texas, Psychic TV from England, and both I, Parasite and Android Lust from NY.

In 2008 Lars decided to gain more control over their music, and took on the task of starting his own record label -- Psylab Studios. With this, the album “Sentient” was released. While continuing to contribute his deeply thoughtful lyrics, Leif decided to depart the band in 2008, to take a bigger part in the raising of his first daughter.

Lars is still going strong writing, composing, recording, and producing new music and continues to valiantly explore the depths of the dark moods of which he is so well known for creating. He plans to perform live more often and meet the fans that have followed and loved OP for more than a decade.