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Johnny Engstrom Band
The Johnny Engstrom Band are following up their 2009 From birth to chaos album with a 75 minute dynamic progressiverock CD with the title Magnetic force, a conceptalbum about alien abduction and the horrifying events of one mans journey through time and space.
The first song to break out from the album is Paradise which will also be released on a compilation CD by GO-diy records. The album will be released March 25.
The Johnny Engstrom Band are following up their 2009 From birth to chaos album with a 75 minute dynamic progressiverock CD with the title Magnetic force, a conceptalbum about alien abduction and the horrifying events of one mans journey through time and space.
The first song to break out from the album is Paradise which will also be released on a compilation CD by GO-diy records. The album will be released March 25.
ENGEL ENGEL, the supergroup from Gothenburg, Swedens metal stage consists only well known and highly respected musicians in worldclass:
Niclas Engelin – guitar (In Flames, Gardenian, Sarcazm), Marcus Sunesson – guitar (The Crown, Swedens best guitarist according to our biggest rock magazin), Magnus Klavborn – lead vocals (Headplate), Steve Drennan – bass (Amon Amarth), Jimmy Olausson – drums (Marionette)
Niclas Engelin – guitar (In Flames, Gardenian, Sarcazm), Marcus Sunesson – guitar (The Crown, Swedens best guitarist according to our biggest rock magazin), Magnus Klavborn – lead vocals (Headplate), Steve Drennan – bass (Amon Amarth), Jimmy Olausson – drums (Marionette)
Eventide Founded in Stockholm in 1998, Eventide is rooted in the Swedish melodic death metal scene, inspired by bands like In flames, Dark Tranquillity, Opeth and Soilwork. Over the years, the band’s sound has grown into a unique blend of music that ranges from brittle to heavy, static to groovy, emotional to cold, always delivered with an energy and precision determined to keep the listener want more.
Kamchatka This three piece from Sweden took the crowd by storm, and not just a few rumbles of thunder, a fucking hurricane of bass, guitar and drums! I was amazed at how tight the band was
Drive Like Red During only the half year Drive Like Red has been active they’ve managed to achive more than most band ever do.
The band released their debut EP “Too much is never enough” which was received with great interest and also played, demanded and praised over musicblogs, radiostations, established bands as well as fans. They also just released their debut video of the single "Chasing ghosts", it was a great succes and are currently about to be launched on english television. The band are currently focusing recording their follow up - EP and are planning to release it during the early 2011.
The band released their debut EP “Too much is never enough” which was received with great interest and also played, demanded and praised over musicblogs, radiostations, established bands as well as fans. They also just released their debut video of the single "Chasing ghosts", it was a great succes and are currently about to be launched on english television. The band are currently focusing recording their follow up - EP and are planning to release it during the early 2011.
The Blue Eyed Blondes
Influenced by old time, folk, gospel, blues and bluegrass the Swedish duo Blue Eyed Blondes plays rootsy, down to earth music. At clubs, in shacks, churches, beerhouses, festivals and coffe shops, they spread the message about love, doubt, longing, murder, being dumped and Jesus.
Influenced by old time, folk, gospel, blues and bluegrass the Swedish duo Blue Eyed Blondes plays rootsy, down to earth music. At clubs, in shacks, churches, beerhouses, festivals and coffe shops, they spread the message about love, doubt, longing, murder, being dumped and Jesus.
Grande Thunderous trio GRANDE was originally formed back in the fall of 2008 by guitarist Hella, bassgrinder Dingvall and previous drummer AW.
In May of 2009 the band released their first promo and later that summer a number of stages in and around the Stockholm area got smashed and bashed by the groovy riffing that is the trademark of GRANDE
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Empowered by great reviews from festival organizers, audiences and legendary Fight Club owners, GRANDE went into the studio with fuzz-loving mixing wiz Erik Forsberg at Midtown Studios. The result, a four track wall of concrete and hatred, split the band apart and forming member AW decided to leave the band.
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The current setting of ..GRANDE.. was completed at the turn of the decade by new drummer Johan Wikforss after a series of auditions.
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Mid August the gruesome threesome hit Molotov Studios in Stockholm for a live session resulting in two new songs, both completed in one take.
These were recorded merely to keep the masses on their toes for the full-length album, that is due for spring 2011 and it will be recorded at Sunlight Studios with legendary Swedish producer Tomas Skogsberg. Until then, the earth-quaking, beer-drinking stoner groove trio will continue to pack every venue to the last seat.
Be sure to check them out - NOW! "
In May of 2009 the band released their first promo and later that summer a number of stages in and around the Stockholm area got smashed and bashed by the groovy riffing that is the trademark of GRANDE
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Empowered by great reviews from festival organizers, audiences and legendary Fight Club owners, GRANDE went into the studio with fuzz-loving mixing wiz Erik Forsberg at Midtown Studios. The result, a four track wall of concrete and hatred, split the band apart and forming member AW decided to leave the band.
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The current setting of ..GRANDE.. was completed at the turn of the decade by new drummer Johan Wikforss after a series of auditions.
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Mid August the gruesome threesome hit Molotov Studios in Stockholm for a live session resulting in two new songs, both completed in one take.
These were recorded merely to keep the masses on their toes for the full-length album, that is due for spring 2011 and it will be recorded at Sunlight Studios with legendary Swedish producer Tomas Skogsberg. Until then, the earth-quaking, beer-drinking stoner groove trio will continue to pack every venue to the last seat.
Be sure to check them out - NOW! "
Hindenburg Hindenburg started out as a tribute band to Led Zeppelin (and got recognized as the best tribute band in Sweden by the Sweden Rock Festival jury), but soon realized their full potential as a group and recorded their first album with original tracks in 2008 on their own record label Misty Meadow Records. They quickly started to focus on their own music and is now in the working of a second album with new influences, again rooted in the golden era of rock music; the seventies.
Tones of Home Tones of home is a five piece band from Kalmar, Sweden. Our music could be described as “powerish” pop with a melancholic and melodic touch. The band was originally formed back in 2005. Out of the first jams came a few songs and after a few demo recordings things started to get more serious. We recorded “Walkabout” as our first single recording at “[ http://www.pamarecords.com ]Pama” studios in Torsås. In 2006 the band reformed and guitarist Oskar and keyboard player Peter joined.
Tones of home have played more than 30 gigs so far and our first EP (six songs) was released in early 2009. We have played in the major cities of Sweden and at Vega in Copenhagen 2008 in the final of “Bodog Battle”, a big contest for unsigned bands. In January this year we flew to Germany on our first German tour (München, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe) and we love really loved it. In the end of May this year we played three gigs at "The Cavern" in Liverpool at the International Pop Overthrow festival. We also released “Embrace me” as a single earlier this year. On october 6th a new single will be released - Fail. You can get it worldwide" on the net .
Tones of home have played more than 30 gigs so far and our first EP (six songs) was released in early 2009. We have played in the major cities of Sweden and at Vega in Copenhagen 2008 in the final of “Bodog Battle”, a big contest for unsigned bands. In January this year we flew to Germany on our first German tour (München, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe) and we love really loved it. In the end of May this year we played three gigs at "The Cavern" in Liverpool at the International Pop Overthrow festival. We also released “Embrace me” as a single earlier this year. On october 6th a new single will be released - Fail. You can get it worldwide" on the net .
NIFTERS Swedish metal act NIFTERS have been delivering their energetic creations and trademark sharp and straight forward sound for ten years. Balancing on the thin edge between punkrock, metal and perfection NIFTERS challenge their listeners leaving them wit as many answers as questions. They have toured Germany, the Czech Republic and England and opened for Swedish big acts such as Backyard Babies, Hardcore Superstar, Haunted and Mustasch.
Mayrace Elias and Edvin got to know each other at the age of 13, through their passion for punk rock music. They rented a rehearsal studio and began to write a lot of music. A few years passed and in May ’07 Christofer and Simon joined the group, and the quartet Mayrace was a fact.
In early 2009, Mayrace was nominated for "artist of the month" by one of the biggest Swedish music-associations "Studiefrämjandet"
after tons of gigs, demo recordings and with an ever-growing confidence, Mayrace feel ready to take a leap into something a little bigger than Sweden.
In early 2009, Mayrace was nominated for "artist of the month" by one of the biggest Swedish music-associations "Studiefrämjandet"
after tons of gigs, demo recordings and with an ever-growing confidence, Mayrace feel ready to take a leap into something a little bigger than Sweden.
Skumdum "Take a stand for what you believe in", is what vocalist Pierre screams in one of Skumdum's songs. That's also what this fast and furious party punk band from Sweden is all about.
Through blood, sweat and a lot of hard work, Skumdum have become one of the most popular punkbands in Scandinavia.Combining true passion and devotion for the music together with the aim to make every show even better than the last, it's easy to understand why Skumdum's popularity has increased so rapidly during the past years!
Through blood, sweat and a lot of hard work, Skumdum have become one of the most popular punkbands in Scandinavia.Combining true passion and devotion for the music together with the aim to make every show even better than the last, it's easy to understand why Skumdum's popularity has increased so rapidly during the past years!
Dusty Diamonds Not sounding modern or retro. For several years Dusty Diamonds has worked out their sound in the cold north of Sweden. With music they love and with members they respect, they are now ready to take the leap of faith into what comes before them. With the old gods almost dead; here is something you might think you’ve heard before, but for sure haven’t.
What Tomorrow Brings
No bombastic words.
No bragging.
Want the truth? Listen.
We need this. That is all there is to it.
Forever starts tomorrow.
No bombastic words.
No bragging.
Want the truth? Listen.
We need this. That is all there is to it.
Forever starts tomorrow.
La Fleur Fatale Swedish La Fleur Fatale is the perfect blend between the psychedelic sound of the 60's and modern pop/rock. Their music have been heard on over 80 US college stations, on all American Airlines planes and in Eddie Bauer campaigns. They have played on live Swedish TV and "take their peers The Soundtrack Of Our Lives' love of walloping big guitars and turn them into pop manna." and in February they finally come to the US for the very first time.
Pound Pound is a Swedish rock-band that was formed in 2004 in a small town called Borlange. They play rock/alternative rock with powerful guitars and catchy melodies and have a very good sound. They have played at Sweden's biggest festival, Peace&Love and have also performed at Norway Rock as band to Tony Harnell (ex-TNT). Their album "Stardust,Lies&Holy Water" is released in Scandinavia and UK where it got very good reviews and it will be released in Japan on September 8:th 2010
Mistake Mistake is a melodic Punk-Rock band
that uses lot´s of backup vocals to
create a powerful sound.
Neverstore and Hardcore Superstars
are two of the bands mistake has supported.
Mistake masters art of making a few simple
chords to sound really advanced.
that uses lot´s of backup vocals to
create a powerful sound.
Neverstore and Hardcore Superstars
are two of the bands mistake has supported.
Mistake masters art of making a few simple
chords to sound really advanced.
Revolve The most hard-hitting, aggressive and intense Rock N' Roll you can wish
for! Swedish Revolve will give you an earsplitting, screaming sound
combined with melodies that no one will forget. Or as they put it
themselves: NO BULLSHIT. JUST STRAIGHT UP ROCK N' ROLL.
for! Swedish Revolve will give you an earsplitting, screaming sound
combined with melodies that no one will forget. Or as they put it
themselves: NO BULLSHIT. JUST STRAIGHT UP ROCK N' ROLL.
Backdraft Backdraft released their critically acclaimed debut album Here To Save You All in the US in the spring of 2003. Metal bible Kerrang! had claimed there was ”a geography problem”, since southern rock generally isn't from Sweden, but the actual music was universally praised as being some of the best in the genre since the late 70’s. The band followed this in 2007 with The Second Coming, and is set to release their third album this winter – fusing their metal, blues, country and other influences into a unique hard rockin' fiesta. Visit the band at www.backdraft.se
Backdraft is happy to announce that they’ve inked a deal with Swedish label GMR Music(home to Crucified Barbara, Switch Opens, Krux as well as The Second Coming) for the release of the band’s third album, This Heaven Goes To Eleven, which is scheduled for release on the 30th of March.
Backdraft is happy to announce that they’ve inked a deal with Swedish label GMR Music(home to Crucified Barbara, Switch Opens, Krux as well as The Second Coming) for the release of the band’s third album, This Heaven Goes To Eleven, which is scheduled for release on the 30th of March.
Black Bay Black Bay is a up-and-coming metal band from Sweden. They've recorded 5
demos with their own style of metal since the start in 2004. Both critics
and fans enjoys their music which contains heavy riffs, ripping leads,
pounding bass, technical drumming and a strong and clear vocal which
stands out from the other modern metal bands.
demos with their own style of metal since the start in 2004. Both critics
and fans enjoys their music which contains heavy riffs, ripping leads,
pounding bass, technical drumming and a strong and clear vocal which
stands out from the other modern metal bands.
Karma Tree
Do you have an urgent longing for noise, but don't want to completely let go of melody and rhythm? Karma Tree is something that we think you'll like, more than just as a friend. Frolic in button mashing, drum pounding, guitar killing and bass destroying fun! Tune in, bring your family, friends and your A game because s**t just got real.... fun.
Do you have an urgent longing for noise, but don't want to completely let go of melody and rhythm? Karma Tree is something that we think you'll like, more than just as a friend. Frolic in button mashing, drum pounding, guitar killing and bass destroying fun! Tune in, bring your family, friends and your A game because s**t just got real.... fun.
The Soulshake Express "The Soulshake Express make all the right noises, as if they were born and raised under the floorboards at Detroits Grande Ballroom."
- Rolling Stone Magazine
"The Soulshake Express have ignited the crotches of countless Europeans with their relentless flaired-jeans groove."
- Classic Rock Magazine
"Their debut album "Heavy Music" is one of the most mature, intense and groundbreaking albums released this year."
- Lumino Magazine, Chicago
- Rolling Stone Magazine
"The Soulshake Express have ignited the crotches of countless Europeans with their relentless flaired-jeans groove."
- Classic Rock Magazine
"Their debut album "Heavy Music" is one of the most mature, intense and groundbreaking albums released this year."
- Lumino Magazine, Chicago
General Nitwit General Nitwit is a hard rocking band from Sweden. We bring rock n' roll to you, as hard as if it's made of stone, as loud and fast as a jet engine and as awesome as it seems! And all we wanna do is to rock out and have a great time! This is our love child! This is our music and we are pretty damn proud of it!
Mobster Mobster is an eight man strong ska-outfit from south of Sweden. The band mixes influences from old, classic Jamaican ska with influences from soul, rock and pop music.
The result is a new, yet familiar, kind of ska music. In the end, all Mobster want you to do is move both your feet and mind to this sound.
The result is a new, yet familiar, kind of ska music. In the end, all Mobster want you to do is move both your feet and mind to this sound.
Stonewall Noise Orchestra Stonewall Noise Orchestra or S.N.O. for short, is rooted in the beautiful industrial city of
Borlänge, Sweden. The band, wich consists of members from Demon Cleaner, Greenleaf and
several other constellations was formed in the summer of 2004.
Their music might be influenced by 70's groovy rock along with many other sources of
Inspiration. Whatever feels right at the moment is what ends up on tape.
In 2005 they signed with Daredevil Records for their full length debut "Vol. 1".
The debut album was recorded (financed by bootleg booze) at Pophouse, Borlänge. Snicken and
Mr. Pillow borrowed a studio from a friend and did what they could..or couldn't do with it, trying their
best to engineer and produce an album. With "Vol.1" and a bunch of compilations released the
band's been touring europe and built a reputation for their intense and uncompromising live
performances.
In 2006 the microphone was temporarily passed over to John Hermansen who joined the
recordings of the second album produced by Robert Ekholm. John also teamed up for some
touring with the orchestra while Singe, the original singer took a break from the band...to
fight a demon or two. In 2008 , Singe rejoins the orchestra and they sign a deal with The
Unit Music Company and the second album called "Constants In An Ever Changing
Universe" is released October 29.
"Constants..." got great reviews and this opened up for more touring, wich by the way is the
No. 1 purpose of the band.
Late 2009 the band head in to their own newly built Studio 454 to record and produce their third
album. This little baby is called “Sweet Mississippi Deal” and will be released on Transubstans
Records fall 2010.
Borlänge, Sweden. The band, wich consists of members from Demon Cleaner, Greenleaf and
several other constellations was formed in the summer of 2004.
Their music might be influenced by 70's groovy rock along with many other sources of
Inspiration. Whatever feels right at the moment is what ends up on tape.
In 2005 they signed with Daredevil Records for their full length debut "Vol. 1".
The debut album was recorded (financed by bootleg booze) at Pophouse, Borlänge. Snicken and
Mr. Pillow borrowed a studio from a friend and did what they could..or couldn't do with it, trying their
best to engineer and produce an album. With "Vol.1" and a bunch of compilations released the
band's been touring europe and built a reputation for their intense and uncompromising live
performances.
In 2006 the microphone was temporarily passed over to John Hermansen who joined the
recordings of the second album produced by Robert Ekholm. John also teamed up for some
touring with the orchestra while Singe, the original singer took a break from the band...to
fight a demon or two. In 2008 , Singe rejoins the orchestra and they sign a deal with The
Unit Music Company and the second album called "Constants In An Ever Changing
Universe" is released October 29.
"Constants..." got great reviews and this opened up for more touring, wich by the way is the
No. 1 purpose of the band.
Late 2009 the band head in to their own newly built Studio 454 to record and produce their third
album. This little baby is called “Sweet Mississippi Deal” and will be released on Transubstans
Records fall 2010.
Dollhouse
High Energy Rock n´Soul from Sweden.
"Blues rock that makes Led Zeppelin look like a bunch of skinny white kids working back from Hall and Oates"
"This is what the MC5 wished we could have sounded like" - Michael Davis: the MC5
"One of the best livebands on the planet today" - Nicke Royale: the Hellacopters, etc.
High Energy Rock n´Soul from Sweden.
"Blues rock that makes Led Zeppelin look like a bunch of skinny white kids working back from Hall and Oates"
"This is what the MC5 wished we could have sounded like" - Michael Davis: the MC5
"One of the best livebands on the planet today" - Nicke Royale: the Hellacopters, etc.
Sugarfee A colorful and vivid quartet from Sweden who is known for their unique combination of simple melodies mixed with fascinating sounds. Since the start in 2007, they’ve always agreed that music is something that will stay in their lives forever. The key to success is friendship. Music is something that should be experienced, not just listened to.
The Constellation
The Constellation is two swedish producing artists developing new fresh sounds between the analog and electronic world with cathy melodies and powerful productions as their head topic. It's honest, it's simple, it's POP!
The Constellation is two swedish producing artists developing new fresh sounds between the analog and electronic world with cathy melodies and powerful productions as their head topic. It's honest, it's simple, it's POP!
The Happy Hippo Family Forget all those depressed Swedish pop bands that think they are "real" because they keep it "lo-fi". For once, let´s try some arrogant happiness fireworks; Melodic indierock with a clear British touch mixed with joyous Madness ska is what Swedish outfit The Happy Hippo Family is all about. It´s energetic and fun, aimed at dance floors and sporting quite a few opportunities for those feeling the need to shout along on choruses.
I Am Hunger
I AM HUNGER (Trollhättan, Sweden) was formed in September 2009. That December the band made its debut gig at Sticky Fingers (top floor), in Gothenburg supporting DeathDestruction. Around the same time the band received 4/5 in Göteborgs Posten (GP), Sweden's second largest daily newspaper, praising the bands sound as a step forward from Swedish pioneers IN FLAMES and REFUSED. I AM HUNGER backs up its sound and outspoken lyrics with heart and honesty, rising above the commercial genre they have been placed in. On the back of several regional concerts on Sweden's west coast, and a successful showing at Sweden Rock Festival in June 2010 I AM HUNGER will continue to make a lasting impression on metal fans worldwide as the band prepares to record material for its debut album.
I AM HUNGER (Trollhättan, Sweden) was formed in September 2009. That December the band made its debut gig at Sticky Fingers (top floor), in Gothenburg supporting DeathDestruction. Around the same time the band received 4/5 in Göteborgs Posten (GP), Sweden's second largest daily newspaper, praising the bands sound as a step forward from Swedish pioneers IN FLAMES and REFUSED. I AM HUNGER backs up its sound and outspoken lyrics with heart and honesty, rising above the commercial genre they have been placed in. On the back of several regional concerts on Sweden's west coast, and a successful showing at Sweden Rock Festival in June 2010 I AM HUNGER will continue to make a lasting impression on metal fans worldwide as the band prepares to record material for its debut album.
Estrapade Yes, there's a new band grown out of the Swedish artist scene. At this point the guys are pretty tired of the hole music industry. Now they have to make a new start, again! Estrapade was formed and a new sound was created. The band is now ready to release there first EP, fully made and released by the band to keep the members creations and choices as close to themselves as possible. Learn more on www.estrapade.se. The guys say: Get out there! Do your own thing!