Truckfighters
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Truckfighters is a rock
band from Sweden
. After releasing EPs in 2001 and 2002, they recorded a split-EP with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003. In 2005 they released their debut album Gravity X on both MeteorCity Records and Fuzzorama Records. Their follow-up album, Phi, was released in 2007 by Poison Tree Records in the U.S. and on the Fuzzorama label elsewhere. Their latest album Mania features a more progressive sound leaning towards Modern Rock
. Over the years Truckfighters have moved from classic Stoner Rock to Progressive/Alternative metal. In 2011 they released an LP on Vinyl called "Hidden Treasures of Fuzz - The Anniversary of the Century" that is also available for download but without the bonus tracks found on the vinyl. Including their early EP's * Desert Cruiser EP (2001) and Heading for Gods Warehouse EP (2002) , each EP utilizes one side of the record. Their sound has been described as classic desert rock
, similar to bands like Dozer
, Fu Manchu
(with whom they have toured), and Kyuss
. Blending melodic song structure with heavy duty fuzz they are very unique. Studio work is done with great precision giving depth and richness to masterfully composed songs. In 2011 a Fuzzomentary Film by Joerg Steineck and Christian Maciejewski
to be released in late 2011 featuring interviews with amongst others the superstar Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age
. This film is a fun, cool entertaining view of the three "ordinary" guys that transform into Fuzz Monsters whilst on stage.
They have been featured on the MTV Sweden
show "Fuzz". The band has done extensive touring during the years with more than 300 live shows, most of them in Europe. It has been said that their live performance is the best show to be seen, an energetic whirling dervish of rock and roll. Their first USA tour took place in July 2011 hitting New York, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and more. More and more people are coming to the conclusion that they are perhaps as the catch phrase goes "Probably the Best Band in the World"
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from 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....
. After releasing EPs in 2001 and 2002, they recorded a split-EP with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003. In 2005 they released their debut album Gravity X on both MeteorCity Records and Fuzzorama Records. Their follow-up album, Phi, was released in 2007 by Poison Tree Records in the U.S. and on the Fuzzorama label elsewhere. Their latest album Mania features a more progressive sound leaning towards Modern Rock
Modern rock
Modern rock is a rock format commonly found on commercial radio; the format consists primarily of the alternative rock genre...
. Over the years Truckfighters have moved from classic Stoner Rock to Progressive/Alternative metal. In 2011 they released an LP on Vinyl called "Hidden Treasures of Fuzz - The Anniversary of the Century" that is also available for download but without the bonus tracks found on the vinyl. Including their early EP's * Desert Cruiser EP (2001) and Heading for Gods Warehouse EP (2002) , each EP utilizes one side of the record. Their sound has been described as classic desert rock
Palm Desert Scene
The Palm Desert Scene is a group of closely related bands and musicians from Palm Desert in Southern California. Their hard rock sound – which is often described as desert rock – contains elements of psychedelia, blues, Heavy metal and other genres, such as hardcore, as well as...
, similar to bands like Dozer
Dozer
Dozer is a stoner rock band from Sweden.- Early years :Dozer was formed in Borlänge, Sweden in 1995, playing local youth centres and supporting any bands that came to their hometown. In 1998 the band recorded a Split EP with the American band Unida...
, Fu Manchu
Fu Manchu (band)
Fu Manchu is a Southern Californian stoner rock band, who released their debut single "Kept Between Trees" in 1990. They have been featured on compilations put together by Tony Hawk and ESPN's X Games, and invited to perform on the US television program Monster Garage...
(with whom they have toured), and Kyuss
Kyuss
Kyuss is a rock band, originally from Palm Desert, California. After forming in the late 1980s and releasing an EP under the name Sons of Kyuss in 1990, the band shortened its name to Kyuss. Over the next five years the band released four full-length albums, and one last split EP in 1997 with...
. Blending melodic song structure with heavy duty fuzz they are very unique. Studio work is done with great precision giving depth and richness to masterfully composed songs. In 2011 a Fuzzomentary Film by Joerg Steineck and Christian Maciejewski
to be released in late 2011 featuring interviews with amongst others the superstar Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States, formed in 1997. The band's line-up has always included founding member Josh Homme , with the current line-up including longtime members Troy Van Leeuwen and Joey Castillo , alongside Michael Shuman and...
. This film is a fun, cool entertaining view of the three "ordinary" guys that transform into Fuzz Monsters whilst on stage.
They have been featured on the MTV Sweden
MTV Sweden
MTV Sweden is a general entertainment channel broadcasting to the Swedish market. The channel replaced MTV Nordic on September 18, 2005.-History:* MTV Sweden launched in September 2005 along with MTV Finland and MTV Norge...
show "Fuzz". The band has done extensive touring during the years with more than 300 live shows, most of them in Europe. It has been said that their live performance is the best show to be seen, an energetic whirling dervish of rock and roll. Their first USA tour took place in July 2011 hitting New York, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and more. More and more people are coming to the conclusion that they are perhaps as the catch phrase goes "Probably the Best Band in the World"
Current line up
- Ozo (Oskar Cedermalm) - vocals and bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Dango (Niklas Källgren) - guitar
- Pezo (Oscar Johansson) - drums
Former members
- Frongo (Fredrik Larsson) - drums (2010–2011)
- Pedro (Pär Hjulström) - drums (2009–2010)
- Fredo (Winfred Kennerknecht) - guitar (left the band in 2008)
- Paco (Andreas von Ahn) - drums (left the band in 2008 due to wrist injury)
- Franco - (Fredrik Nilsson) - guitar (standin)
Albums
- Gravity X (2005 MeteorCity Records/Fuzzorama Records)
- Phi (2007 Fuzzorama Records/Poison Tree Records)
- Mania (2009 Fuzzorama Records/Rough Trade RecordsRough Trade RecordsRough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
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EPs
- Desert Cruiser EP (2001)
- Heading for gods warehouse EP (2002)
- Truckfighters vs. Firestone - Fuzzsplit of the Century split CD EP/12" EP with Firestone (2003 Fuzzorama Records)
- Truckfighters do Square - Square do Truckfighters split 7" with Square (2004 Fuzzorama Records)
- Hidden treasures of fuzz -contains out of print ep's and b-sides (2011 Fuzzorama Records)
Compilation appearances
- "Analougus" on The Ultimate Fuzzcollection Volume One CD (2004 Fuzzorama Records)
- "Freewheelin'" on Road to Nowhere CD (2007 Poison Tree Records)
- "In Search Of (The)" on ...And Back to Earth Again: Ten Years of MeteorCity CD (2007 MeteorCity RecordsMeteorCityMeteorCity Records is an American record label based in Idaho. MeteorCity was founded in 1997 by Jadd Shickler and Aaron Emmel in Albuquerque, New Mexico...
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External links
- Official website
- Truckfighters film
- Truckfighters at MyspaceMyspaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- List of magazine and website reviews of Gravity X
- MeteorCity