C.O.F.F.I.N (a backronym of Children of Finland Fighting in Norway) are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney, New South Wales in 2005.
Their fifth studio album Australia Stops peaked at number 47 on the Australian Albums Chart and number 23 on the UK Albums Chart in September 2023.
History Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) formed in 2005 by Sydney schoolmates of Balgowlah Boys Campus. The original lineup was Ben Portnoy (Lead Vocals & Drums), Abijah Rado (Lead Guitar), Arthur Flanders (Rhythm Guitar) & Ziggy McNeill (Bass).
They self-released their debut studio album, Under the Influence in 2010.
In June 2018, the group released their third studio album, Piss~Up.
In September 2020, the group released their self-titled album via Legless Records. The album was preceded by single "Fast Love". After this founding member, Arthur Flanders (Rhythm Guitar), left the band.
In September 2023, the group released their fifth studio album, Australia Stops. The album was preceded by singles "Cut You Off" and "Give Me a Bite" Lead Singer/Drummer, Ben Portnoy, called the album their "most well put together". The album was released following tours in North America and Europe.
In June 2026 the band signed with the record label p(doom), run by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, who they had previously played in support of on that band's World Tour 2024. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a new single, ""Sleep in It" and documentary film 10,000 Miles From Oslo (presented by Up).
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details Peak chart positions AUS Out in Oslo: UK Under the Influence Released: 2010 Format: CD Label: C.O.F.F.I.N — — Spring Break at the Asylum Released: May 2014 Format: CD, digital Label: C.O.F.F.I.N — — Piss~Up Released: June 2018 Format: LP (limited to 150 copies), cassette (limited to 100 copies), digital Label: C.O.F.F.I.N — — Children of Finland Fighting in Norway Released: September 2020 Format: LP, cassette, digital Label: Legless (LEG-006) — — Australia Stops Released: 15 September 2023 Format: LP, digital Label: Damaged Record Co. (DRC-010) 47 28 Out in Oslo Released: 18 September 2026 Format: LP, digital Label: p(doom) 8 —
Live albums + List of live albums, with selected details Title EP details Live at the Leagues Club 15.06.18 Released: January 2019 Format: cassette (limited to 100 copies) Label: C.O.F.F.I.N Recorded June 2018
Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected details Title EP details On the Gronk Released: August 2016 Format: 7" vinyl, digital Label: C.O.F.F.I.N Be Gone Released: August 2019 Format: 7" vinyl, digital Label: Bargain Bin Records (BB-003) C.O.F.F.I.N / MINI SKIRT (split EP with Mini Skirt) Released: September 2021 Format: 7" vinyl, (limited to 500 copies)
Awards and nominations AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
! |- | 2024 | Australia Stops | Best Independent Heavy Album or EP
ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
! |- | 2024 | Australia Stops | Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album
National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
! |- | rowspan="1" | 2023 | C.O.F.F.I.N | Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act | | rowspan="1" |
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