Another Crashdiet Member Change

This poor band. Crashdiet has just undergone yet another member change at the singer position. Gabriel Keyes has left the band and has been replaced by John Elliot.

The most important thing here is that Peter London and Michael Sweet remain the core of the band. The band has some European shows coming in the next few months and also perform on the Monsters of Rock Cruise next month.

Crashdiet - 'Better Be Cool' -- New Song

This is kind of a nice surprise. My beloved Swedish rockers Crashdiet just released a new song called "Better Be Cool." The song was actually recorded a couple years ago. It didn't fit on any previous albums and so here we are. Hopefully this activity means more good things are coming from the band.

Glam Slam 2023 Festival Lineup Announced - And It Is Awesome

Ok now here's a festival I would love to attend! The Glam Slam Festival will take place September 8, 9 and 10 in Vorselaar, Belgium. Check out this lineup! It includes Crashdiet, Mike Tramp's White Lion, The Cruel Intentions, Crazy Lixx and so many more. I'm so jealous of the folks that get to go to this one. It's what I always hoped M3 Rock Festival would evolve into... but probably not enough known bands for an American audience.

Early bird tickets are on sale now - click through the post below for more details.

What A Glam Fest! HRH Sleaze Bands Announced

Ah to live in or around Sheffield, England. Next August, HRH Sleaze returns with a great glam lineup! Yes, Crashdiet will headline along with The Cruel Intentions, Jet Boy and Sister. There's a whole slew of other great European glam bands on the bill, too. Tickets are on sale now and a full weekend pass is cheap at £55. The festival venue is at the 02 Academy right in Sheffield.

Crashdiet Release New Song and Video

Crashdiet just released a video for their new song "Powerline" and it features Michael Starr of Steel Panther. Honestly, the track is better than anything Steel Panther has done in the past couple of years.

"Powerline" is on the upcoming Crashdiet album Automation. This is the first time Crashdiet has welcomed an outside singer on vocal duties.

That new album is available for pre-order now.

The New Crashdiet Single Is A Banger

Crashdiet just released a new song called "Together Whatever." The band gives credit where it is due - and the video uses clips of all singers past and present, including Dave Lepard who we lost in 2006. The song is on the upcoming album Automation. It comes out April 29 and I am very excited for it - and can't wait to add the new songs to my collection. The song is a party anthem and the track reminds us it is okay to have fun, even while remembering the past that might be a little bittersweet.

Sunday's Best: Week 12, 2022

It was a long week, wasn't it? The weather was crappy again by me. I woke up to snow both yesterday and today and so much cold! The news is depressing... and work is work. Looking for something to cheer me up, I thought about the best Swedish rock bands. That's our Sunday's Best for this week.

Obviously, Europe is on the list. I mean, is there a better rock band from Sweden? Creating stadium anthems since before the 1980s, Joey Tempest has one of the greatest voices in Glam. My favorite Europe track is easily "Superstitious."

Hardcore Superstar just released their new album Abrakadabra and also dropped their video for the title track. HS is a great band and definitely one of my favorites.

Of course, no list of my favorite Swedish rock bands is complete without Crashdiet. So many different singers, but each one brings a new flavor to the group. Here's "Rust."

Crazy Lixx is also always on my favorites of Sweden list. I was in love with this band the first time I heard them. They've been around since 2002 and Loud Minority is a great debut. That was back when one of the founders, Vic Zino, was still in the band. Zino is with Hardcore Superstar now and has been since 2009.