Kaizers Orchestra (also known as simply Kaizers, mostly to fans) is an alternative rock group, formed in Norway on January 1, 2000. The current band members are Janove Ottesen (a.k.a. The Jackal, lead vocal), Geir Zahl (a.k.a., 2nd guitar, 2nd vocal, oil barrels), Rune Solheim (aka.Mink, drums), Terje Winterstø Røthing (a.k.a. Killmaster, 1st guitar, oil barrels, backing vocals), Øyvind Storesund (a.k.a.Thunder, double bass, whistler) and Helge Risa (a.k.a. Omen, pump organ, piano, accordion). The sextet is well known for their energetic live shows, the interlocking stories found in their lyrics, about the mafia, war, underground resistance groups and mental institutions, as well as their trademark 1940 gas mask, worn by Helge.