Photo: Jóhann Þór Línberg Kristjánsson
Rolf Hausbentner Band
Rolf Hausbentner Band (R.H.B.) is an Icelandic rock band known for its raunchy guitar sound and powerful live performances. The band was formed in 2020 by bassist Pálmar Guðmundsson. His younger brother, Smári Guðmundsson, plays guitar as well as their uncle Ólafur Þór Ólafsson. Ólafur Ingólfsson plays drums and Hlynur Þór Valsson is main vocalist.
Featuring artists on their album Out of Reach are Grétar Matt (Grétar Lárus Matthíasson) and Duld (Birta Rós Sigurjónsdóttir).
Through this time an array of talented musicians have teamed up with the band both live and in the studio — including Fríða Dís Guðmundsdóttir, Sigfús Örn Óttarsson, Ingi Þór Ingibergsson, Sigurdór Guðmundsson and Björgvin Guðjónsson.
The story so far.
The band released its first tracks in 2021, totaling three songs. In 2023, they followed up with two more singles. Currently, the band is working on its debut full-length album, which will be released on August 1st. 2025.