Manes is a Experimental Metal Band from Trondheim, Trøndelag Norway formed in 1993.

originally a Black Metal duo with Tor-Helge Skei doing all instruments and Sargatanas on Vocals from 1993-1999 until their sophomore album Vilosophe.

When they drift away from their black metal origins in 2003, changing the band’s sound to a blend of Avant-garde Metal, Alt Rock, Trip Hop, electronics and some Jazz influences.

The current lineup is:
Tor-Helge Skei, Torstein Parelius, Rune Hoemsnes, Eivind Skaret Fjøseide and Asgeir Hatlen.