H.E.A.T
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H.E.A.T is a Swedish
rock
band formed in Upplands Väsby
in 2007, when the bands Dream and Trading Fate merged.
The band were signed to Peter Stormare
s record label StormVox, and in 2008 the debut album H.E.A.T
was released. Next album on the same record label came in 2010 and is titled Freedom Rock.
In 2011 they signed with GAIN music (Sony) and they also signed a new management, Hagenburg management. They are recording their third album in studio Bohus and the album is set to release early 2012.
In 2007, they were an opening act to Toto
, and the following year they were the opening act to Sabaton
and Alice Cooper
, as well as performed at the Sweden Rock Festival
that year. They were also awarded with the Årets nykomlingar award, an award given out by the Swedish radio station P4 Dist
for the best new artist of the year, as voted by the listeners.
In 2009, the band played at the Melodifestivalen 2009
, the Swedish qualifier to the annual Eurovision Song Contest
, making it to the final round with the song 1000 miles. The band have also toured around Europe as an opening act to Edguy
in January 2009. Their second album was released on 12 May in Northern Europe (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland and Russia). The release date in Japan will be on 21 April and in the rest of Europe on 28 May. The single 1000 miles was the 5th most played song by a Swedish artist in Swedish radio last year according to Nielsen Music Control. The song We're Gonna Make It To the End, the first track from the new album, was released with Classic Rock (magazine)
on 19 April 2010. Vocalist Kenny Leckremo left the band after playing 27 July at Gröna Lund
. On 21 August, H.E.A.T. stated that the new singer is Erik Grönwall
, Freedom Rock was ranked in the top 10 AOR/Melodic Rock albums of 2010 by Classic Rock Magazine.
Singles
EP's
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band formed in Upplands Väsby
Upplands Väsby
Upplands Väsby is a bimunicipal locality and the seat of Upplands Väsby Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden with 35,977 inhabitants in 2005.-Overview:...
in 2007, when the bands Dream and Trading Fate merged.
The band were signed to Peter Stormare
Peter Stormare
is a Swedish film, stage, voice and television actor as well as a theatrical director, playwright and musician.- Early life :...
s record label StormVox, and in 2008 the debut album H.E.A.T
H.E.A.T (album)
-Personnel:* Kenny Leckremo: Vocals.* Dave Dalone: Guitars* Eric Rivers: Guitars* Jona Tee: Keyboards* Jimmy Jay: Bass* Crash: Drums...
was released. Next album on the same record label came in 2010 and is titled Freedom Rock.
In 2011 they signed with GAIN music (Sony) and they also signed a new management, Hagenburg management. They are recording their third album in studio Bohus and the album is set to release early 2012.
In 2007, they were an opening act to Toto
Toto (band)
Toto is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The group currently consists of Joseph Williams , David Paich , Steve Porcaro , Steve Lukather , Mike Porcaro , and Simon Phillips . Toto is known for a musical style that combines elements of pop, rock, soul, funk, progressive rock, hard...
, and the following year they were the opening act to Sabaton
Sabaton (band)
Sabaton is a Grammis-nominated power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are those of historical wars. This is heard in albums Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus and Coat of Arms where all of the songs, except final tracks, take inspiration from historical...
and Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
, as well as performed at the Sweden Rock Festival
Sweden 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...
that year. They were also awarded with the Årets nykomlingar award, an award given out by the Swedish radio station P4 Dist
Sveriges Radio P4
SR P4 is one of the four main radio networks from Sveriges Radio. It targets the entire population and is the corporation's most popular radio channel. In the daytime on weekdays its is used by 25 different local stations, but in the evening and weekends it broadcasts national programming...
for the best new artist of the year, as voted by the listeners.
In 2009, the band played at the Melodifestivalen 2009
Melodifestivalen 2009
Melodifestivalen 2009 was a Swedish song contest held between February and March 2009. It was the selection for the 49th song to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest, and was the 48th edition of Melodifestivalen...
, the Swedish qualifier to the annual Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
, making it to the final round with the song 1000 miles. The band have also toured around Europe as an opening act to Edguy
Edguy
-Demos, AFM years :Edguy was founded in 1992 by 14-year-old students Tobias Sammet, Jens Ludwig, Dominik Storch and Dirk Sauer. The name "Edguy" was an affectionate epithet for Mr. Edgar Siedschlag, their math teacher at the time. In 1994, the band released two demos, Evil Minded and Children of...
in January 2009. Their second album was released on 12 May in Northern Europe (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland and Russia). The release date in Japan will be on 21 April and in the rest of Europe on 28 May. The single 1000 miles was the 5th most played song by a Swedish artist in Swedish radio last year according to Nielsen Music Control. The song We're Gonna Make It To the End, the first track from the new album, was released with Classic Rock (magazine)
Classic Rock (magazine)
Classic Rock is a British magazine dedicated to the radio format of classic rock, published by Future Publishing, who are also responsible for its "sister" publication Metal Hammer. Although firmly focusing on key bands from the 1960s through early 1990s, it also includes articles and reviews of...
on 19 April 2010. Vocalist Kenny Leckremo left the band after playing 27 July at Gröna Lund
Gröna Lund
Tivoli Gröna Lund or Grönan is an amusement park in Stockholm, Sweden. It is located on the seaward side of the Djurgården island and is relatively small compared to other amusement parks, mainly due to its central location, which limits expansion. Gröna Lund is a popular venue for concerts during...
. On 21 August, H.E.A.T. stated that the new singer is Erik Grönwall
Erik Grönwall
Erik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
, Freedom Rock was ranked in the top 10 AOR/Melodic Rock albums of 2010 by Classic Rock Magazine.
Current members
- Erik GrönwallErik GrönwallErik Grönwall is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol.During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after onlythree days...
- Vocals (2010–present) - Dave Dalone - Guitars (2007–present)
- Eric Rivers - Guitars (2007–2011)
- Jona Tee - Keyboards (2007–present)
- Jimmy Jay - Bass (2007–present)
- Crash - Drums & Percussion (2007–present)
Discography
Studio Albums- H.E.A.TH.E.A.T (album)-Personnel:* Kenny Leckremo: Vocals.* Dave Dalone: Guitars* Eric Rivers: Guitars* Jona Tee: Keyboards* Jimmy Jay: Bass* Crash: Drums...
(2008) - Freedom RockFreedom Rock (H.E.A.T. album)-Personnel:* Kenny Leckremo: Vocals.* Dave Dalone: Guitars* Eric Rivers: Guitars* Jona Tee: Keyboards* Jimmy Jay: Bass* Crash: Drums...
(2010) - T.B.A (2011)
Singles
- 1000 Miles (2009)
- Keep On Dreaming (2009)
- Beg, Beg, Beg (2010)
EP's
- Beg, Beg, Beg (2010)
External links
- Official H.E.A.T website
- H.E.A.T at Trig.com
- The first review for the new album Freedom Rock (http://www.melodic.net/reviewsOne.asp?revnr=8590).
- Another review for the new album Freedom Rock (http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=9143)