Axewitch
Encyclopedia
Axewitch is a Swedish heavy metal band formed around 1981 in Linköping
. The band broke up in 1987 but reunited in 2007.
Axewitch won a contest where the first prize was to record in a studio. At the end of 1981, they recorded their EP
, Pray For Metal
, released in late 1982.
The EP was not a success, but the band continued to play gigs and, in 1983, released its first full length album, The Lord of Flies
.
After their second full length album, Visions From The Past, all members except Wallentoft and Jarl left the band. They were soon replaced, but the band's popularity was diminished.
Axewitch released another album in 1985 before eventually breaking up in 1987 with many members coming and going and never releasing any new material.
At the time, Jarl went on to create a band called Sleazy Rose and ex-drummer Mats Johansson joined some of the former Mindless Sinner
members to play in a band called Skinny Horse. Anders Wallentoft went on to another band called Regent.
in 2008. They are now working on a new album.
Linköping
Linköping is a city in southern middle Sweden, with 104 232 inhabitants in 2010. It is the seat of Linköping Municipality with 146 736 inhabitants and the capital of Östergötland County...
. The band broke up in 1987 but reunited in 2007.
History
Axewitch was created by Anders Wallentoft (vocals) and Magnus Jarl (guitar). They were soon joined by Tommy Brage (bass guitar) and brothers Mikael Johansson (guitar) and Mats Johansson (drums). This was the original line-up.Axewitch won a contest where the first prize was to record in a studio. At the end of 1981, they recorded their EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Pray For Metal
Pray for Metal
Pray for Metal is the first official release by Swedish heavy metal band Axewitch. It was an EP released in 1982 ....
, released in late 1982.
The EP was not a success, but the band continued to play gigs and, in 1983, released its first full length album, The Lord of Flies
The Lord of Flies
The Lord of Flies is the first full length album by Swedish heavy metal band Axewitch. It was released in 1983 .-Track listing:#"Axe Victim"#"Just Another Lunatic"#"High Power"#"Let the Strings Cry Out" #"Sinner"...
.
After their second full length album, Visions From The Past, all members except Wallentoft and Jarl left the band. They were soon replaced, but the band's popularity was diminished.
Axewitch released another album in 1985 before eventually breaking up in 1987 with many members coming and going and never releasing any new material.
At the time, Jarl went on to create a band called Sleazy Rose and ex-drummer Mats Johansson joined some of the former Mindless Sinner
Mindless Sinner
Mindless Sinner was a Swedish heavy metal band formed around 1981 in Linköping.-History:The first line-up of Mindless Sinner were Christer Göransson , Magnus Danneblad , Anders Karlsson , Magnus van Wassenaar and Tommy Johansson . At this time though, the band was known as Purple Haze...
members to play in a band called Skinny Horse. Anders Wallentoft went on to another band called Regent.
Reunion
In May 2007, Axewitch reunited with members Anders Wallentoft, Magnus Jarl, Mikael Johansson (who's surname now is A'delid), totally new member Lasse Fallman (bass guitar) and Mats Johansson. The band played two gigs in their home town Linköping and at the Sweden Rock FestivalSweden Rock Festival
Sweden Rock Festival is an annual rock/metal festival held in Sweden since 6 June 1992. While having a clear rock/metal focus, the festival is noted for its diversity across these genres, having featured southern rock bands such as Molly Hatchet to death metal legends like Obituary.The first...
in 2008. They are now working on a new album.
Discography
- 1982: "Pray for MetalPray for MetalPray for Metal is the first official release by Swedish heavy metal band Axewitch. It was an EP released in 1982 ....
" (EP) - 1983: "The Lord of FliesThe Lord of FliesThe Lord of Flies is the first full length album by Swedish heavy metal band Axewitch. It was released in 1983 .-Track listing:#"Axe Victim"#"Just Another Lunatic"#"High Power"#"Let the Strings Cry Out" #"Sinner"...
" - 1984: "Visions of the PastVisions of the PastVisions of the Past is the second full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Axewitch. It was released in 1984 .-Track listing:#"Visions of the Past"#"Give Them Hell"#"Tonight"#"Hot Lady"#"Stand Up"#"Heading for a Storm"...
" - 1985: "Hooked on High HeelsHooked on High HeelsHooked on Highs Heels is the third and, to date, the last full-length album by Swedish heavy metal band Axewitch. It was released in 1985 , and is the first not to feature the original line-up.-Track listing:#"City's on Fire"...
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Members
- Anders Wallentoft (1981–1987, 2007-)
- Magnus Jarl (1981–1987, 2007-)
- Mikael A'delid (1981–1984, 2007-)
- Lasse Fallman (2007-)
- Mats Johansson (1981–1984, 2007-)
- Tommy Brage (1981–1984)
- Klas Wollberg (1985–1986)
- Magnus Hedin (1984–1987)
- Abbey (1985–1987)
- Ralf Petersson (1986–1987)
- Per-Ove Johansson (1987)
- Denny Printz (1987)