Martin Sweet
Encyclopedia
Martin Sweet is a Swedish
guitarist
most famous for being the lead guitarist for the Swedish Glam metal
band Crashdïet
.
in 2002 as their guitarist when the then-frontman, Dave Lepard
decided to reform the band with new members. The band released their self-titled EP
in 2003, and their first full length album, "Rest in Sleaze
" in 2005. The album spawned the singles; "Riot in Everyone
", "Knokk 'Em Down
", "Breakin' the Chainz
", and "It's a Miracle
". Tragically, the bands singer, Dave Lepard
was found dead January 20, 2006, he had committed suicide. The band decided to go their separate ways after Lepard's death, but later decided to carry on the Crashdïet legacy and keep Dave's spirit alive. During this time period, Martin wrote and recorded many demos (with himself on vocals), but never intended to take Dave's place. The band announced their new singer, H. Olliver Twisted
on January 21, 2007 on the first Rest In Sleaze festival that's dedicated to Dave. The band released one album with Twisted as their singer, "The Unattractive Revolution
". The album features the singles; "In the Raw
" and "Falling Rain". Twisted was let go/left Crashdïet on July 13, 2008, and the band started searching for a replacement. Simon Cruz filled in the position of singer in 2009, after leaving his band, Jailbait. They released the album Generation Wild
in 2010 which spawned the singles Generation Wild
and Chemical
.
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....
guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
most famous for being the lead guitarist for the Swedish Glam metal
Glam metal
Glam metal is a subgenre of hard rock and heavy metal that arose in the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States, particularly on the Los Angeles Sunset Strip music scene...
band Crashdïet
Crashdïet
CRASHDÏET are a glam metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. They have released three albums: 2005's Rest in Sleaze, 2007's The Unattractive Revolution and 2010's Generation Wild.- Early years :...
.
Career
Sweet joined the Swedish sleaze band, CrashdïetCrashdïet
CRASHDÏET are a glam metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. They have released three albums: 2005's Rest in Sleaze, 2007's The Unattractive Revolution and 2010's Generation Wild.- Early years :...
in 2002 as their guitarist when the then-frontman, Dave Lepard
Dave Lepard
Dave Lepard was the lead singer and guitarist in the Swedish Glam metal band Crashdïet.-Career:...
decided to reform the band with new members. The band released their self-titled EP
Crashdïet (album)
Crashdïet is an EP by the band of the same name. Only 500 copies of this EP were pressed.-Track listing:#Gimme What I Need#Out of Line#Queen Obscene#We Play It, You Scream It#Miss Pain#California White-Personnel:*Dave Lepard - Vocals, guitar...
in 2003, and their first full length album, "Rest in Sleaze
Rest in Sleaze
"Rest in Sleaze" is the debut album by Swedish Glam Metal band Crashdïet. The album was produced by Platform and Grizzly/Tysper . The album debuted at #12 on the Swedish album chart...
" in 2005. The album spawned the singles; "Riot in Everyone
Riot in Everyone
"Riot in Everyone" is a 2005 single by Swedish Glam/Sleaze Metal band Crashdïet. This was the first single for the band and it appears on their 2005 debut album Rest in Sleaze. With a #33 chart position, "Riot in Everyone" is Crashdïet's highest charting single...
", "Knokk 'Em Down
Knokk 'Em Down
"Knokk 'Em Down" is a 2005 single by Swedish Glam/Sleaze Metal band Crashdïet. This was the second single for the band and it appears on their 2005 debut album, Rest in Sleaze. A music video was shot for the song. The song debuted at #57 on the Swedish singles chart.-Personnel:*Dave Lepard -...
", "Breakin' the Chainz
Breakin' the Chainz
"Breakin' The Chainz" is a 2005 single by Swedish Glam/Sleaze Metal band Crashdïet. This was the third single for the band and appears on their 2005 debut album, Rest in Sleaze. A music video was shot for the song. It is one of their most famous songs, and during their concerts they usually play it...
", and "It's a Miracle
It's a Miracle (Crashdïet song)
"It's a Miracle" is a 2005 single by Swedish Glam/Sleaze Metal band Crashdïet. This was the last single to feature the band's original lead singer Dave Lepard. He died in January 2006. A music video was shot for the song. This song appears on the band's 2005 album, "Rest in Sleaze"...
". Tragically, the bands singer, Dave Lepard
Dave Lepard
Dave Lepard was the lead singer and guitarist in the Swedish Glam metal band Crashdïet.-Career:...
was found dead January 20, 2006, he had committed suicide. The band decided to go their separate ways after Lepard's death, but later decided to carry on the Crashdïet legacy and keep Dave's spirit alive. During this time period, Martin wrote and recorded many demos (with himself on vocals), but never intended to take Dave's place. The band announced their new singer, H. Olliver Twisted
H. Olliver Twisted
Olli Herman Kosunen is a Finnish singer who was the former frontman to the Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet. Twisted is currently a member of the Finnish glam metal band Reckless Love.-Career:...
on January 21, 2007 on the first Rest In Sleaze festival that's dedicated to Dave. The band released one album with Twisted as their singer, "The Unattractive Revolution
The Unattractive Revolution
-Personnel:* H. Olliver Twisted – vocals* Martin Sweet – guitar* Peter London – bass* Eric Young – drums-Album:-Singles:- External links :...
". The album features the singles; "In the Raw
In the Raw (Crashdïet song)
"In the Raw" is a 2007 single by Swedish Glam/Sleaze Metal band Crashdïet. This was the first single to feature the bands new lead singer H. Olliver Twisted on vocals, since their original singer Dave Lepard died in January 2006. This song appears as the opening track on the bands 2007 album, The...
" and "Falling Rain". Twisted was let go/left Crashdïet on July 13, 2008, and the band started searching for a replacement. Simon Cruz filled in the position of singer in 2009, after leaving his band, Jailbait. They released the album Generation Wild
Generation Wild
- Bonus :#"Sick Mind" [Japan edition]#"One of a Kind" [Generation Wild Single] #"Fear Control" [Generation Wild Single] #"Caught In Despair" [Free download before release of album]#"Hollywood Teaze" [Vinyl Edition]...
in 2010 which spawned the singles Generation Wild
Generation Wild (song)
Generation Wild is the title track and the first single to be released from Swedish glam metal band Crashdïet's 2010 album Generation Wild. It is the first single to feature the band's new singer, Simon Cruz, on vocals after their previous singer, H...
and Chemical
Chemical (song)
Chemical is the second single from the swedish Glam Metal band Crashdïet's 2010 album Generation Wild. It was released on september 19, and was written by Crashdïet's guitarist Martin Sweet and the band Peep Show's singer Johnny Gunn. -Personnel:...
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With Crashdïet
- Rest in SleazeRest in Sleaze"Rest in Sleaze" is the debut album by Swedish Glam Metal band Crashdïet. The album was produced by Platform and Grizzly/Tysper . The album debuted at #12 on the Swedish album chart...
(2005) - The Unattractive RevolutionThe Unattractive Revolution-Personnel:* H. Olliver Twisted – vocals* Martin Sweet – guitar* Peter London – bass* Eric Young – drums-Album:-Singles:- External links :...
(2007) - Generation WildGeneration Wild- Bonus :#"Sick Mind" [Japan edition]#"One of a Kind" [Generation Wild Single] #"Fear Control" [Generation Wild Single] #"Caught In Despair" [Free download before release of album]#"Hollywood Teaze" [Vinyl Edition]...
(2010)