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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Örebro, Sweden | |
| Genres | Stoner Rock, Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Jam Rock, Fuzz | |
| Years active | 2003-present | |
| Labels | Fuzzorama Records | |
| Associated acts | Blowback, The Sun, The Moon & The Witch's Blues | |
| Website | Official website | |
| Current members | Robin Hirse Johannes Nilsson Henrik Jansson | |
| Past members | Elvis Campbell Martin Ström | |
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Asteroid are a stoner/Fuzz band from Örebro, Sweden founded in late 2003. They are known for their signature bluesy, psychedelic sound. The band is currently on hiatus.
History
The band was formed by Johannes Nilsson on vocals and guitar, Robin Hirse on vocals and bass 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. [1]
Discography
Asteroid - Disappear with opening jam. live at Shelter Vienna 06.06.2012
Asteroid - Water
Main Article - Asteroid Discography
- Asteroid (2007)
- Asteroid II (2010)
Personnel
Current Members
- Robin Hirse - Vocals, Guitar
- Johannes Nilsson - Vocals, Bass
- Henrik Jansson - Drums
Former Members
- Elvis Campbell - Drums
- Martin Ström - Drums
External Links
Official website
Official Facebook Page
References
- ↑ Johannes Nilsson's own words. Facebook
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