Dead Man (band)
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Dead Man is a psychedelic rock
band from Örebro
, Närke
, Sweden
formed in 2003. The band’s sound is highly influenced by 60’s and 70’s psychedelic rock
/folk rock
as well as other musical genres.
) and Johan Rydholm. As the two jammed together a lot, they then asked Marcus Allard to join which he said yes and later that year bass player Joakim Dimberg joined to complete the band. The band’s name arose from an album by Texas rock band Josefus
which was entitled Dead Man. Dead Man initially released a vinyl 7” containing two songs, "Ship Ahoy!" and "Thousand Mile Stare", recorded in a basement in the rural town of Kumla
. The two songs created a buzz among stoners and hippies in the underground scene in Sweden
.
was praised by Rock Hard, Metal Hammer and Stoner Rock.
. While Dead Man was successful in the underground stoner and progressive rock scene, Euphoria would awaken many more listeners.
In February 2009, Dead Man embarked in its first U.S. tour. In April Dead Man played the Afterburber of the Roadburn Festival
.
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
band from Örebro
Örebro
-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
, Närke
Närke
' is a Swedish traditional province, or landskap, situated in Svealand in south central Sweden. It is bordered by Västmanland to the north, Södermanland to the east, Östergötland to the southeast, Västergötland to the southwest, and Värmland to the northwest...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
formed in 2003. The band’s sound is highly influenced by 60’s and 70’s psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
/folk rock
Folk rock
Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of folk music and rock music. In its earliest and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and the UK around the mid-1960s...
as well as other musical genres.
History
The band was started by Kristoffer Sjödahl (formerly of NorrskenNorrsken
-History:Norrsken, which translates to aurora borealis from Swedish, formed in 1995 originally under the name Winterorb. They put out two demos, Norrsken and Hokus Pokus, as well as a 7" single, "Armageddon." The band is best remembered as guitarist Magnus Pelander's band prior to forming Witchcraft...
) and Johan Rydholm. As the two jammed together a lot, they then asked Marcus Allard to join which he said yes and later that year bass player Joakim Dimberg joined to complete the band. The band’s name arose from an album by Texas rock band Josefus
Josefus
Josefus was a rock band from Houston who have been credited for being "one of the first models for the blunt sound of Texas hard rock and heavy metal." They were also mentioned in an article in Classic Rock titled, "The Lost Pioneers of Heavy Metal"...
which was entitled Dead Man. Dead Man initially released a vinyl 7” containing two songs, "Ship Ahoy!" and "Thousand Mile Stare", recorded in a basement in the rural town of Kumla
Kumla
Kumla is a locality and the seat of Kumla Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 20 456 inhabitants in 2010.-History:Traditionally Kumla was known as a shoemaker town with a history back to the first half of the 19th century....
. The two songs created a buzz among stoners and hippies in the underground scene in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
.
Dead Man (2006-2007)
Next, Dead Man decided to start on making their debut album. Dead Man snuck into the famous Svenska Grammofon Studion and began to work on their first album. In early 2006, with a fresh set of songs in hand, Dead Man was set to release their eponymous debut album. Released via Sweden’s Crusher Records, Dead ManDead Man (album)
Dead Man is the debut studio album by Swedish psychedelic rock band Dead Man, released on January 25 on CD and February 25, 2006 on LP by Crusher Records.-Track listing:#"Goin' Over the Hill" – 4:50#"Haunted Man" – 5:20...
was praised by Rock Hard, Metal Hammer and Stoner Rock.
Euphoria (2007-2009)
In mid 2007, Dead Man once again entered the studio to record their second album, EuphoriaEuphoria (Dead Man album)
Euphoria is the second studio album by Swedish psychedelic rock band Dead Man, released on March 31, 2008 by Crusher Records and Meteor City...
. While Dead Man was successful in the underground stoner and progressive rock scene, Euphoria would awaken many more listeners.
In February 2009, Dead Man embarked in its first U.S. tour. In April Dead Man played the Afterburber of the Roadburn Festival
Roadburn Festival
Roadburn Festival is an annual international rock festival in Tilburg in the Netherlands held since 1995.-2012 edition:The event will take place in Tilburg from April 12 to 15 at 013 and Midi Theatre.It was sold out in 7 minutes.Thursday, April 12...
.
Discography
- "Ship Ahoy!"/"Thousand Mile Stare" 7", (Oct 6, 2004.) Crusher Records
- Dead ManDead Man (album)Dead Man is the debut studio album by Swedish psychedelic rock band Dead Man, released on January 25 on CD and February 25, 2006 on LP by Crusher Records.-Track listing:#"Goin' Over the Hill" – 4:50#"Haunted Man" – 5:20...
CD/LP, (Jan 25 and Feb 25, 2006.) Crusher Records - EuphoriaEuphoria (Dead Man album)Euphoria is the second studio album by Swedish psychedelic rock band Dead Man, released on March 31, 2008 by Crusher Records and Meteor City...
CD/LP, (March 31, 2008.) Crusher Records / MeteorCity Records
Band members
- Kristoffer Sjödahl - guitar, vocals
- Peter Lindström - guitar, vocals
- Mikael Olausson - bass, vocals
- Jesper Mattsoff - drums
Former band members
- Johan Rydholm - acoustic guitar, vocals
- Joakim Dimberg - bass, vocals
- Jonas Askerlund - drums
- Marcus Allard - drums
External links
- Dead Man official myspace
- Interview with Marcus Allard
- CrusherRecords
- MeteorCity