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If you like your rock dark and mysterious, heavy and distorted, twisted yet beautifully melodic then Swedish newcomers The Heard will be just the ticket. The Stockholm band formed of three former Crucified Barbara members - Ida (bass), Klara (guitar) and Nicki (drums) - who, when the previous band split, knew they wanted to continue... Continue Reading →
It's not too often we receive instrumental rock music in the GigRadar inbox but when we do, we generally love it. So we're really excited to introduce a Swedish band that's honed a deliciously diverse post-rock, shoegazey sound borne out of combining a multitude of instruments. Indeed, Malmö's Sejd includes... deep breath... Mårten Wiklund (electric guitar,... Continue Reading →
Originally hailing from Sweden, the now London-based Junodef have honed an entrancing dark 'post-death' rock sound that serves up plenty of mystery and intrigue - and they're a bit of a watershed moment for us as our first ever non-British New Band of the Week. Their intrigue isn't limited to music either, with their mission... Continue Reading →
Swedish rockers Greybeards have honed a sound that takes you back to the good old days of rock'n'roll. Engaging vocals from frontman Olle Westlund are complemented by delicious guitar riffs in a rocky sound fuelled with positive vibes. The Gävle quartet began life when Olle and Simon Mojtahedi (bass) formed a cover band when they were 13. Guitarist Ingemar... Continue Reading →
Swedish-born, London-based singer / singwriter Axel Jansson is an enjoyable throwback to the good old days of rock, with a gritty yet engagingly melodic sound. His music has been heavily influenced by Bruce Springsteen and 60s / 70s rock generally, which he owes largely to his music loving father. Axel explains: "I've been around music for... Continue Reading →
Sweden has a strong legacy of producing some awesome metal bands. The likes of In Flames and Meshuggah, to name but two, have flown the flag in years gone by, but Gothenburg's Miseria are part of a whole host of exciting bands emerging from the Scandinavian nation. The five-piece of Alexander Buhaj (vocals), Johan Olsson and Andre... Continue Reading →
When you go to a gig headlined by 'the best band that's ever existed' according to Josh Homme, you suspect you're going to be in for a good night. And the awesome Truckfighters delivered on that impressive acclaim along with fellow Swedish band Deville and the incredible French rockers Dot Legacy at the O2 Academy in Islington on Friday evening. The gig... Continue Reading →
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