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Artist: Crashdïet
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Influenced By:

W.A.S.P., G.G. Allin, Skid Row, Mötley Crüe, Kiss, Hanoi Rocks, Guns N' Roses
  • Formed: 2000, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Unattractive Revolution," "Rest in Sleaze," "Breakin' the Chainz"

Biography

A leading force in the Swedish "sleaze rock" scene of the 2000s -- a revival of the glam metal (or hair metal) of the 1980s, but with a more pronounced punk element, often rawer in sound and raunchier in style -- Crashdïet formed in 2000, taking inspiration from Skid Row, Guns N' Roses, Kiss, W.A.S.P., and G.G. Allin, and vowing to bring back the big shows and big songs of "unpredictable and dangerous" rock & roll. After several lineup changes, the group was signed by Universal in 2004 -- making them, by their reckoning, the first sleaze rock act on a major label in over ten years -- and released their debut, Rest in Sleaze, the following year. The album hit number 12 on the national charts and spawned the singles "Riot in Everyone," "Breaking the Chainz," "Knokk 'Em Down," and "It's a Miracle," and the band launched an auspicious tour of Sweden to support it in the fall of 2005. In January 2006, however, the band's lead singer and guiding light, 26-year-old Dave Lepard, committed suicide in his apartment after a bout of depression. His three surviving bandmates decided they couldn't continue the band without Lepard, but given an unexpected outpouring of sympathy and support from fans worldwide, they performed one final tribute gig in February. Several months later, the ex-members of Crashdïet met to discuss future plans, decided to continue on as a new band, and began searching for a new singer. By October, the trio announced they had decided to continue under the name Crashdïet after all, with the approval of Lepard's family, so as to keep his spirit alive and continue to spread the band's message. In January of 2007, a year after Lepard's suicide, Crashdïet debuted with their new singer, H. Olliver Twisted. A sophomore album, The Unattractive Revolution, was released in October, preceded by the single "In the Raw," and reached number 11 on the Swedish albums chart. ~ K. Ross Hoffman, All Music Guide
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Crashdïet
Origin Stockholm, Sweden
Genres Glam metal, Hard rock
Years active 2000–2006
2007–present
Labels Universal Music
Website http://www.crashdiet.org
Members
Simon Cruz
Martin Sweet
Peter London
Eric Young
Former members
H. Olliver Twisted
Dave Lepard †

Crashdïet are a glam metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. They have released two albums: 2005's Rest in Sleaze and 2007's The Unattractive Revolution.

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History

Early years (2000–2005)

The band was originally formed in 2000. Taking influence from Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Hanoi Rocks, Crashdïet built up a cult following with the release of their first demos, several of which were released on their official website via download.[1] In 2002, the band split up, and vocalist Dave Lepard reformed the band with members from the current lineup.[1]

Rest in Sleaze (2005–2006)

In 2005, the band released their debut album, Rest in Sleaze, and embarked on a Swedish tour in the fall of 2005 to support the album. The album did overall well, although they weren't that known outside of Sweden. The band also played at Download Festival in the United Kingdom in 2005, to support the album.[2]

Four singles were produced from their debut album "Rest In Sleaze", including "Riot in Everyone", "Breakin' the Chainz", "Knokk 'Em Down" and "It's a Miracle".

Tragedy strikes (2006)

On January 20, 2006, vocalist Dave Lepard (only 25 years old) took his own life after a bout of depression during which he hid from family and friends. After the death of Lepard, the band announced the following statement via their website:

“ We feel that we want to carry on the Crashdïet legacy, which will keep Dave's spirit alive for a long long time..

It would be a shame NOT to spread the message across the whole world and let them know what real music should sound like! [1]

 ”

New singer (2007)

On January 22, 2007, the band announced the addition of a new vocalist, H. Olliver Twisted. They officially released their entire debut live performance with Olliver via their website for free download for their fans. Later the band also announced plans for a new album The Unattractive Revolution, and a single, "In The Raw", to be released on September 5, 2007, in Sweden.

The Unattractive Revolution (2007–2008)

On September 20, 2007 it was rumored that Twisted had left the band. Reports claimed he had sent the rest of the band an email saying he did not wish to be a part of it any longer. These claims were later denied by the band's bassist, Peter London, and the band's record label.[1] The album was released on October 3, 2007.

On February 23, 2008 the band announced via their official website that the second single from their new album will be "Falling Rain".

Twisted's departure, logo contest, and new singer (2008–present)

On July 13, 2008 it was announced via the band's myspace and official website that H. Olliver Twisted had come to an agreement with the band due to not being committed enough to go their separate ways.

On February 24, 2009, the band announced via their official website that there will be a contest to redesign the Crashdïet logo. The winner of the contest will have their logo featured on all of the bands upcoming merchandise.

On July 13, 2009, The band announced their new lead singer, Simon Cruz. A free MP3 download of a new demo called "Caught In Despair" is also available to registered members. Apparently, it will be included in the coming CD.

Members

  • Simon Cruz - lead vocals (2009–present)
  • Martin Sweet - lead guitar (2002–2006, 2007–present)
  • Peter London - bass guitar (2002–2006, 2007–present)
  • Eric Young - drums (2002–2006, 2007–present)

Former members

Discography

Main article: Crashdïet discography
Year Title Label
2005 "Rest in Sleaze"* Universal Music
2007 "The Unattractive Revolution"

* Japanese release includes exclusive video footage

References

  1. ^ a b c d C R A S H D I E T - The Official Website
  2. ^ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Download_festival#Download_2005

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