Introduction
Swedish concrete metal band NERVED celebrates its 20th anniversary this year since the release of the album "off line" in 2004. With their unique sound and mix of styles, they have attracted a lot of attention. Despite sparse appearances over the years, they have shared festival stages with Korn, Opeth, Mastodon, Devin Townsend, Sabaton and Candlemass among others. They've even toured with legends Nazareth. Fans of Rammstein, Clawfinger, Within Temptation and Muse will not be disappointed by this Swedish supergroup whose live performances are second to none.
Don’t Lie [revisited] featuring Richard Sjunnesson
During this year, the band will release a series of singles with re-recordings of tracks from their first two albums.
First up is this remake of Don't Lie, featuring singer/growler Richard Sjunnesson (The Unguided, Sonic Syndicate). The song first appeared on the album "Finally Nerved" (2008) and when it was released Janne Stark exclaimed "...NERVED can write tunes that make the wallpapers curl" in Sweden Rock Magazine.
As listeners, we’re invited on a ride in typical NERVED style, where massive guitars, and strong beats are mixed with electronica and powerful soul choirs. The whole affair is crowned by Petra Kvännås' vocals, that once and for all place her in the very elite of hard rock and metal singers.
Richard Sjunnesson from The Unguided contributes his characteristic growl, just as he did on NERVED's interpretation of Electric, which has reached one million streams on Spotify.
The production is once again crafted by Sweden's elite of sound makers.
NERVED’s birthday party will continue with:
June 28 “Scars” featuring Zak Tell (Clawfinger)
July 31 “Takin' Its Toll” featuring Thobbe Englund (Sabaton)
August 30 “Disclosure” featuring Jens Westin (Corroded) and Pontus Norgren (Hammerfall)
September 27 (to be revealed)
Full BIO
Swedish NERVED consists of renown musicians who have earned their skills on stage over many years, mainly outside the traditional rock scene. NERVED is delivering a modern alternative metal which they mix with “blues, electronica and euro disco” - all according to Rocknytt, the largest rock/metal e-zine in Sweden.
The line-up is vocalist Petra Kvännå (Claes Yngström’s Sky High etc), guitarist Joachim Björkegren (Max Martin, Chosen by Gods), bass player Elias Modig (Eagle-Eye Cherry, The Guild, Blaknuss etc) and drummer Adde Larsson (How We End, Cyhra, Red Wolf etc). All led by the band’s founder and producer Marcus Hanser.