Sator is a Swedish punk and garage rock band from Borlänge, active since 1981 - first as Sator Codex, then under the shortened name from 1987 onward. Driven by guitarists and co-vocalists Chips Kiesbye and Kent Norberg, the band built a loyal following across Scandinavia with a raw, no-frills sound rooted in '70s punk and American garage rock. Kiesbye is also a sought-after producer whose credits include The Hellacopters, Sahara Hotnights and Millencolin.
Sator was announced as the support act for ZZ Top at Malmö Arena on 30 June 2026.
Sator announced a 10-inch vinyl split single with The Headlines, featuring two Sator tracks including a rediscovered archive song.
Sator contributed the track 'Keep Walking (To Make A Long Story Short)' to the 'Short & Swede' compilation 7-inch released by Ghost Highway Recordings on 31 October 2023.
Sator released 'Return of the Barbie-Q-Killers', a covers album that reached No. 14 on the Swedish chart.
festival(2 days)
Gothenburg's punk and rock festival featuring Michael Monroe, Perkele and a strong lineup of Swedish and international acts.
concert(2 days)
Two Swedish rock bands perform at MF Rockfickan in Hova.