- Dead Man (band)
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Dead Man Origin Örebro, Närke, Sweden Genres Psychedelic rock, folk rock Years active 2003- Labels Crusher Records
MeteorCity RecordsAssociated acts Norrsken Website Dead Man (band) on Myspace Members Kristoffer Sjödahl
Peter Lindström
Mikael Olausson
Jesper MattsoffPast members Marcus Allard
Johan Rydholm
Jonas Askerlund
Joakim DimbergDead Man is a psychedelic rock band from Örebro, Närke, Sweden formed in 2003. The band’s sound is highly influenced by 60’s and 70’s psychedelic rock/folk rock as well as other musical genres.
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History
The band was started by Kristoffer Sjödahl (formerly of Norrsken) and Johan Rydholm. As the two jammed together a lot, they then asked Marcus Allard to join which he said yes and later that year bass player Joakim Dimberg joined to complete the band. The band’s name arose from an album by Texas rock band Josefus which was entitled Dead Man. Dead Man initially released a vinyl 7” containing two songs, "Ship Ahoy!" and "Thousand Mile Stare", recorded in a basement in the rural town of Kumla. The two songs created a buzz among stoners and hippies in the underground scene in Sweden.[1]
Dead Man (2006-2007)
Next, Dead Man decided to start on making their debut album. Dead Man snuck into the famous Svenska Grammofon Studion and began to work on their first album. In early 2006, with a fresh set of songs in hand, Dead Man was set to release their eponymous debut album. Released via Sweden’s Crusher Records, Dead Man was praised by Rock Hard, Metal Hammer and Stoner Rock.[2]
Euphoria (2007-2009)
In mid 2007, Dead Man once again entered the studio to record their second album, Euphoria. While Dead Man was successful in the underground stoner and progressive rock scene, Euphoria would awaken many more listeners.[3][4]
In February 2009, Dead Man embarked in its first U.S. tour. In April Dead Man played the Afterburber of the Roadburn Festival.
Discography
- "Ship Ahoy!"/"Thousand Mile Stare" 7", (Oct 6, 2004.) Crusher Records
- Dead Man CD/LP, (Jan 25 and Feb 25, 2006.) Crusher Records
- Euphoria CD/LP, (March 31, 2008.) Crusher Records / MeteorCity Records
Band members
- Kristoffer Sjödahl - guitar, vocals
- Peter Lindström - guitar, vocals
- Mikael Olausson - bass, vocals
- Jesper Mattsoff - drums
Former band members
- Johan Rydholm - acoustic guitar, vocals
- Joakim Dimberg - bass, vocals
- Jonas Askerlund - drums
- Marcus Allard - drums
References
- ^ , nucleusprog, http://www.nucleusprog.com.ar/ingles/r-deadman.htm, retrieved 12 december 2008
- ^ , Stoner Rock, http://www.stonerrock.com/forums2/allposts.asp?summary=1&Forum=ap809241559&ID=31860&access=&status=1&StartAt=0&subject=Dead+Man+%2D+Self+Titled, retrieved 12 december 2008
- ^ , metal review, http://www.metalreview.com/4415/Dead-Man-Euphoria.aspx, retrieved 12 december 2008
- ^ , Spin, http://www.spin.com/articles/great-new-band-swedens-dead-man, retrieved 12 december 2008
External links
- Dead Man official myspace
- Interview with Marcus Allard
- CrusherRecords
- MeteorCity
- Dead Man (band) at Allmusic
Categories:- Swedish rock music groups
- Musical quartets
- Musical groups established in 2003
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