Posts by Marcus Hanser
“Don’t Lie (Revisited)” Is Making Some Serious Noise
The reactions to “Don’t Lie (Revisited)” featuring Richard Sjunnesson are beginning to roll in, and it seems our rebuilt version of the song is hitting exactly as hard as we intended. Originally released on Finally Nerved in 2008, “Don’t Lie” was given a complete overhaul for our fourth album, Kompromat.(opens in new tab) This is…
Read MoreMetal Junkbox Features NERVED’s “Don’t Lie”
We are thrilled to see “Don’t Lie”, featuring Richard Sjunnesson of The Unguided, featured by the Portuguese metal publication Metal Junkbox. In the article, writer André Alonso describes NERVED as a band with a unique sound and an ability to move between different influences while maintaining a cohesive, mature and distinctive identity. “Don’t Lie” is…
Read MoreInternational Reviews for I Rise – 5/5 Stars from French Music Magazine Direct Actu
Since the release of I Rise, NERVED has received reviews and media attention not only in Sweden but from around the world. It has been incredible to see the song resonate with listeners, journalists and music writers across different countries, languages and cultures. One of the latest international reviews comes from the French online magazine…
Read MoreNERVED Receives 4/5 Review from Sweden’s Biggest Rock & Metal Media
Sweden’s leading rock and metal outlet Rocknytt has published a review of NERVED’s latest album Kompromat — awarding the record a strong 4 out of 5 rating. In the review, Kompromat is presented as more than a retrospective release. The album is described as a reconstruction of NERVED’s earlier material — rebuilt with heavier dynamics,…
Read MoreInterview with Marcus Hanser – The Story Behind Kompromat
A Band Reinventing Itself On April 24, Swedish “concrete metal” band NERVED release their fourth album Kompromat – a powerful collection of reworked tracks from their early catalogue, combined with previously unreleased material and an impressive lineup of guest artists. In a candid interview in Rocknytt, Sweden’s biggest and metal media, founder, guitarist and creative…
Read MoreTommie Liekola Joins NERVED Ahead of KOMPROMAT Release
As we approach the release of our fourth album KOMPROMAT on April 24, NERVED are introducing a new member to the lineup. Taking over the drums is Tommie Liekola. Also known as Tommie Lee Cool, he’s a seasoned musician with a background spanning both metal and hardcore punk. Over the years, he’s played with bands…
Read MoreApril 24 marks the release of the new NERVED album – Kompromat.
A record shaped by past and present NERVED Kompromat. It’s a record that carries both history and something new. During 2024, as we celebrated 20 years of Concrete Metal, we revisited a selection of our older tracks and released them as reimagined singles. Those songs became the foundation of this album – but Kompromat is…
Read More7 out of 10 on our gig at Encore Sundbyberg
And so our two first gigs in three years are done. And we’re happy. We are even happier with the reviews and pics we got from Rockbladet from our gig at Encore. Here’s translation “As for NERVED, they are a new acquaintance for yours truly, but I like what I hear. I can’t really understand…
Read MoreThe Lid receives thunderous acclaim from Mexico
Again we got a great review from the Mexican music blog Expansion Radial – to see it click here! But it you Spanish is a bit rusty we got a translation for you! A powerhouse that’s only grown stronger To celebrate 20 years as a band, Swedish act NERVED releases a new version of *The…
Read MoreNew Single Out Friday April 11: The Lid – A Reinvented Classic!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’re dropping a brand-new single this Friday, April 11. The Lid -available on all major platforms! This one’s special. It’s a powerful remake of the opening track from our 2008 debut album Finally Nerved. Reimagined with fresh energy, this version blends our signature concrete metal sound with hypnotic house beats…
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