Swedish Hard Rock Buzz Band Sets Sights on North American Takeover Including Major Touring, Appearance at SXSW 2014
Scandinavian power trio TRUCKFIGHTERS will release its fourth studio LP Universe in North America on February 4 via Fuzzorama Records. The spectacular Swedish band, who Queens of the Stone Age front man Josh Homme has called "not just the best band I'd ever heard, but the best band that ever existed" and who has created some of the best stoner rock records of the last decade, describes the new album as simply "the ultimate fuzz." Universe supercharges the riff-heavy roots of TRUCKFIGHTERS' signature sound while charting a more progressive, challenging path -- a hybrid of fuzz and prog -- with an increased focus on textures and dense arrangements loaded with engaging melodies and outstanding musicianship. These advancements don't come at the expense of the catchy and heavier aspects of the group's sound, rather it shoots TRUCKFIGHTERS psychedelically-tinged rock into rich and rewarding new dimensions. Universe is available for pre-order purchase now at this location.
TRUCKFIGHTERS resurrect the spirit of the decibel-heavy 1970's to stunning effect. Formed in 2001, the band -- Oskar "Ozo" Cedermalm (vocals/bass), Niklas "Dango" Källgren (guitar) and Andre "Poncho" Kvarnström (drums) -- is an absolute force in the live setting, thrilling audiences worldwide by packing a dozen bands worth of energy into each and every performance. Since 2011, TRUCKFIGHTERS have completed three full U.S. tours, winning over new fans at every turn with an exhilarating show built for arenas yet executed in small clubs. The high-energy trio has been called "an appealing mix of fuzz-wreathed boogie and heavy-lidded hooks" by Time Out New York, "unbelievable" by the Philadelphia City Paper, "righteously-riffed" by the Aquarian Weekly and "fuzz, pedal-soaked, psych-rock-influenced stoner-metal rock-and-roll that should whip fans who like artists such as Kyuss, Orange Goblin, Wolfmother and Pentagram into an immediate frenzy" by the Dayton City Paper. When the trailer for the recent "fuzzomentary" about the band, titled "Truckfighters" hit the internet, the band found an instant buzz. The film included cameo appearances and quotes from influential musicians such as Homme, Nick Oliveri and Alfredo Hernandez (Kyuss, Yawning Man) and bands like Fu Manchu, Valient Thorr, Witchcraft and Graveyard all singing the bands praises
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