Kaizers Orchestra is a Norwegian alternative rock band formed in Bergen on 1 January 2000. They are notable for being among the first non-black metal Norwegian artists singing in their native language to become popular beyond Scandinavia. In their music, they are combining elements of rock, punk, rock'n'roll, folk and traditional Scandinavian Balajka. They are influenced by Tom Waits, Eastern European gypsy music and traditional Norwegian style ompa (humppa).