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|origin = Örebro, [[Sweden]]
  
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|genres = [[Stoner Rock]], [[Blues Rock]], [[Psychedelic Rock]], [[Jam Rock]], [[Fuzz]]
  
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|years active = 2003-2013, 2015-2017, 2018 - Present
 
|labels = [[Fuzzorama Records]]
  
|labels = [[Fuzzorama Records]]
 
|associated acts = [[Blowback]], [[The Sun, The Moon & The Witch's Blues]]
  
|associated acts = [[Blowback]], [[The Sun, The Moon & The Witch's Blues]]
 
|website =[http://www.asteroid.se Official website]
  
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|current members = Robin Hirse <br> Johannes Nilsson <br> Henrik Jansson
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|current members = [[Robin Hirse]] <br> [[Johannes Nilsson]] <br> [[Elvis Campbell]]
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|past members = [[Elvis Campbell]] <br> [[Martin Ström]]
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|past members = [[Henrik Jansson]] <br> [[Martin Ström]]
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'''Asteroid''' are a [[Stoner Rock|stoner]]/[[Fuzz]] band from Örebro, [[Sweden]] founded in late [[2003]]. They are known for their signature [[Blues Rock|bluesy]], [[Psychedelic Rock|psychedelic]] sound. The band went on hiatus in [[2013]], but returned in November [[2015]].
 
==History==
  
==History==
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The band was formed by [[Johannes Nilsson]] on vocals and bass, [[Robin Hirse]] on vocals and guitar and [[Martin Ström]] on drums in late 2003. This line-up quickly released their [[2004 Demo (Asteroid)|2004 Demo]] and a [[Asteroid (EP)|self titled EP]] in [[2005]] and began to extensively tour Europe. In [[2006]] the band released a [[Asteroid and Blowback|split album]] with fellow [[Sweden|Swedish]] stoner rock band [[Blowback]], before releasing their first solo album, [[2007]]'s [[Asteroid (Album)|Asteroid]].
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Some time after the release of their first album, Ström left the band and was replaced on drums by [[Elvis Campbell]], who first appears on [[2009]]'s [[Asteroid II|II]]. II was recorded by Oscar Campbell, Elvis' brother, in the forest at 'The Organ Donor transplant plant/The Planet of the Black Keys' recording studio, during the winter of '08/'09. Campbell left the band in 2012 and was replaced on drums by [[Henrik Jansson]]. Jansson made his first appearance on the rare vinyl 7" release [[Move a Mountain]]. Jansson left soon after, with Campbell stepping back into the band for touring. Asteroid is presently on a hiatus with Hirse currently focussing on his new project, [[The Sun, The Moon & The Witch's Blues]]. Johannes and Elvis recently formed a forest metal project called Mörkla, together with Andreas Lupieri. <ref>Johannes Nilsson's own words. Facebook</ref>
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In November 2015, after a few cryptic posts on social media, Robin Hirse confirmed via an interview with JJ Koczan of [[The Obelisk]] that Asteroid had reformed, with Elvis Campbell rejoining the band on drums.<ref name="OBreform">[http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2015/11/27/asteroid-interview-robin-hirse/ The Obelisk] '''Asteroid Interview with Robin Hirse: Resolidifying the Molten''', first accessed 27th November 2015</ref> The band's first show back will be in support of All Them Witches in [[Athens]], [[Greece]] on 27th February 2016.<ref name="OBreform" /> On 2 June 2017 the band would announce a hiatus due to "health reasons".
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Asteroid would announce on 19 March 2018 that their hiatus is over and that the band would be playing Høstsabbat in October that year.<ref>[http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2018/03/19/asteroid-hostsabbat/ The Obelisk]</ref>
   
 
==Discography==
  
==Discography==
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''Main Article - [[Asteroid Discography]]''
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[[File:Asteroid - Disappear with opening jam. live at Shelter Vienna 06.06.2012|thumb|right|335 px]][[File:Asteroid - Water|thumb|right|335 px]]''Main Article - [[Asteroid Discography]]''
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*[[Asteroid (Album)|Asteroid]] (2007)
 
*[[Asteroid II]] (2010)
  
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*Asteroid III (2016)
   
 
==Personnel==
  
==Personnel==
 
===Current Members===
  
===Current Members===
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*'''[[Robin Hirse]]''' - Vocals, Guitar
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*'''[[Robin Hirse]]''' Vocals, Guitar (2003-2013, 2015-present)
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*'''[[Johannes Nilsson]]''' - Vocals, Bass
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*'''[[Johannes Nilsson]]''' Vocals, Bass (2003-2013, 2015-present)
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*'''[[Henrik Jansson]]''' - Drums
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*'''[[Elvis Campbell]]''' - Drums (2007/8-2012, 2015-present)
   
 
===Former Members===
  
===Former Members===
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*'''[[Martin Ström]]''' Drums (2003-2007/8)
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*'''[[Henrik Jansson]]''' - Drums (2012-2013)
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*[[Martin Ström]]'''<nowiki/>'''
  
   
 
==External Links==
  
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[http://www.asteroid.se Official website]<br />[http://www.facebook.com/Asteroidband Official Facebook Page]
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Revision as of 18:32, 19 March 2018

Asteroid
Asteroid
Background information
Origin Örebro, Sweden
Genres Stoner Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Jam Rock, Fuzz
Years active 2003-2013, 2015-2017, 2018 - Present
Labels Fuzzorama Records
Associated acts Blowback, The Sun, The Moon & The Witch's Blues
Website Official website
Current members Robin Hirse
Johannes Nilsson
Elvis Campbell
Past members Henrik Jansson
Martin Ström
Band Logo
Asteroid Logo

Asteroid are a stoner/Fuzz band from Örebro, Sweden founded in late 2003. They are known for their signature bluesy, psychedelic sound. The band went on hiatus in 2013, but returned in November 2015.

History

The band was formed by Johannes Nilsson on vocals and bass, Robin Hirse on vocals and guitar and Martin Ström on drums in late 2003. This line-up quickly released their 2004 Demo and a self titled EP in 2005 and began to extensively tour Europe. In 2006 the band released a split album with fellow Swedish stoner rock band Blowback, before releasing their first solo album, 2007's Asteroid.

Some time after the release of their first album, Ström left the band and was replaced on drums by Elvis Campbell, who first appears on 2009's II. II was recorded by Oscar Campbell, Elvis' brother, in the forest at 'The Organ Donor transplant plant/The Planet of the Black Keys' recording studio, during the winter of '08/'09. Campbell left the band in 2012 and was replaced on drums by Henrik Jansson. Jansson made his first appearance on the rare vinyl 7" release Move a Mountain. Jansson left soon after, with Campbell stepping back into the band for touring. Asteroid is presently on a hiatus with Hirse currently focussing on his new project, The Sun, The Moon & The Witch's Blues. Johannes and Elvis recently formed a forest metal project called Mörkla, together with Andreas Lupieri. [1]

In November 2015, after a few cryptic posts on social media, Robin Hirse confirmed via an interview with JJ Koczan of The Obelisk that Asteroid had reformed, with Elvis Campbell rejoining the band on drums.[2] The band's first show back will be in support of All Them Witches in Athens, Greece on 27th February 2016.[2] On 2 June 2017 the band would announce a hiatus due to "health reasons".

Asteroid would announce on 19 March 2018 that their hiatus is over and that the band would be playing Høstsabbat in October that year.[3]

Discography

Asteroid_-_Disappear_with_opening_jam._live_at_Shelter_Vienna_06.06.2012

Asteroid - Disappear with opening jam. live at Shelter Vienna 06.06.2012

Asteroid_-_Water

Asteroid - Water

Main Article - Asteroid Discography

  • Asteroid (2007)
  • Asteroid II (2010)
  • Asteroid III (2016)

Personnel

Current Members

  • Robin Hirse Vocals, Guitar (2003-2013, 2015-present)
  • Johannes Nilsson Vocals, Bass (2003-2013, 2015-present)
  • Elvis Campbell - Drums (2007/8-2012, 2015-present)

Former Members

  • Martin Ström Drums (2003-2007/8)
  • Henrik Jansson - Drums (2012-2013)

External Links

Official website
Official Facebook Page

References

  1. ↑ Johannes Nilsson's own words. Facebook
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Obelisk Asteroid Interview with Robin Hirse: Resolidifying the Molten, first accessed 27th November 2015
  3. ↑ The Obelisk

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