Treat (band)
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Treat is a melodic-rock band from Stockholm
, Sweden. In the second half of the 1980s they had national as well as international successes with songs like "Too wild", "Get you on the run", "Ride me high", "World of promises" and "Party all over".
They have been playing on arrangements like Monsters of Rock
1988 in Germany, they were the opening act for Queen
in Sweden in 1986, and opened for W.A.S.P.
during their first Sweden visit.
In 2005 they did a comeback and released the collection Weapons of choice 1984-2006 on March 19, which included the previously unreleased track "Still in heaven" along with the two new songs "GO!" and "Burn for you". They did their first reunion show in front of 4000 people on the Sweden Rock Festival
on 10 June 2006.
They have been signed to the labels Mercury
, Vertigo
and now Universal
.
The song "Roar" from the album "Coup De Grace" is the main theme of the Facebook app game "Monster Galaxy" and also played significantly on the GOM Star League Starcraft tournament.
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, Sweden. In the second half of the 1980s they had national as well as international successes with songs like "Too wild", "Get you on the run", "Ride me high", "World of promises" and "Party all over".
They have been playing on arrangements like Monsters of Rock
Monsters of Rock
Monsters of Rock was an annual music festival held in England, then moved in other locations like The Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile.The Last show was in 2008....
1988 in Germany, they were the opening act for Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
in Sweden in 1986, and opened for W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982. They emerged from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Quiet Riot and others. The band's popularity peaked in the 1980s, yet they continue to record and tour, making them one of the most enduring of the West Coast heavy...
during their first Sweden visit.
In 2005 they did a comeback and released the collection Weapons of choice 1984-2006 on March 19, which included the previously unreleased track "Still in heaven" along with the two new songs "GO!" and "Burn for you". They did their first reunion show in front of 4000 people on 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...
on 10 June 2006.
They have been signed to the labels Mercury
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
, Vertigo
Vertigo Records
Vertigo Records today is a UK-based record label operated by Universal Music UK.-History:Vertigo Records was the name Philips Records chose in the late 1960s for its record sub-label to counter the progressive labels of its rivals EMI with Harvest Records and Decca Records with Deram...
and now Universal
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
.
The song "Roar" from the album "Coup De Grace" is the main theme of the Facebook app game "Monster Galaxy" and also played significantly on the GOM Star League Starcraft tournament.
Members
- Robert Ernlund - Lead vocals (1984–1991, 2006–present)
- Anders "Gary" Wikström - Guitars, vocals, (1984–1993, 2006–present) He also played keyboards from 1983 to 1989.
- Patrick Appelgren - Keyboards, vocals (1989–1993, 2006–present)
- Nalle Påhlsson - Bass, vocals (2006–present)
- Jamie BorgerJamie BorgerJamie Borger, born May 28, 1964, is a Swedish drummer who has played in the bands Talisman, Treat and Last Autumn's Dream. Over the years, he also has recorded with Alfonzetti, Adam Thompson, Baltimore, Human Clay, Swedish Erotica and Jeff Scott Soto....
- Drums, vocals (1987–1993, 2006–present)
Past members
- Leif "Lillen" Liljegren - Guitar (1984–1988)
- Mats William "Dalton" Dahlberg - Drums (1984–1985)
- Leif Sundin - Drums (1985–1987)
- Ken "Siwan" Siewertson - Bass (1984–1989)
- Mats Levén - Vocals (1991–1993)
- Joakim "Joe" Larsson - Bass (1989–1993)
- Thomas Lind - Bass (1984)
Discography
- Scratch and BiteScratch and BiteScratch And Bite is the first album by the Swedish rock band Treat, released in 1985.-Track listing:# "Changes" - 3:37# "Scratch and Bite" - 4:09# "Get You on the Run" - 5:18# "Hidin'" - 4:46# "Too Wild" - 3:28# "We Are One" - 6:24...
(1985) - The Pleasure PrincipleThe Pleasure Principle (Treat album)The Pleasure Principle is the second album released by the Swedish rock band Treat.-Track listing:# Rev It Up - 3:51# Waiting Game - 4:13# Love Stroke - 3:45# Eyes On Fire - 4:04# Take My Hand - 5:00# Fallen Angel - 4:11...
(1986) - DreamhunterDreamhunter (Treat album)Dreamhunter is the third album released by the Swedish rock band Treat.- Track list :# Sole Survivor - 5:05# You're The One I Want - 4:07# Take Me On Your Wings - 4:06# Best Of Me - 5:25# Dancing On The Edge - 4:36# Outlaw - 4:53...
(1987) - Organized CrimeOrganized Crime (Treat album)Organized Crime is the fourth album released by the Swedish rock band Treat, released in 1989.-Track listing:# "Ready for the Taking" - 5:05# "Party All Over" - 3:37# "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" - 5:31# "Stay Away" - 4:44# "Conspiracy" - 4:30...
(1989) - Treat (UK Compilation) (1989)
- Treat (1992)
- Muscle in motion - Bootleg/Studio leftovers (1993)
- Weapons Of ChoiceWeapons Of Choice (Treat album)Weapons of Choice is the title of a 2006 album by the Swedish hard rock band Treat.-Track listing:# "Rev It Up"# "I Burn For You"# "World Of Promises"# "Conspiracy"# "Ride Me High"# "Mr Heartache"# "We Are One"# "Sole Survivor"# "Go!"...
(2006) - Scratch and Bite (Remaster) + Live at FireFest DVD (2008)
- Coup De GraceCoup De Grace (Treat album)-Track listing:# "Prelude - Coup de Grace" 2:30# "The War Is Over" 4:02# "All In" 4:16# "Paper Tiger" 4:29# "Roar" 4:30# "A Life To Die For" 4:24# "Tangled Up" 4:10# "Skies of Mongolia" 3:54# "Heaven Can Wait" 4:12# "I'm Not Runnin'" 3:29...
(2010)
Singles and promos
- 1984 - Too wild/On the outside*
- 1984 - You got me/Danger games*
- 1985 - We are one/Hidin'
- 1985 - Get you on the run/Hidin' (Japan only)
- 1985 - Ride me high/Steal your heart away **
- 1986 - Rev it up/Fallen angel
- 1986 - Waiting game/Strike without a warning
- 1987 - Best of me/Tush **
- 1987 - You're the one I want/Save yourself
- 1988 - World of promises/One way to glory
- 1989 - Ready for the takin´/Stay away
- 1989 - Party all over/Hunger
- 1992 - Learn to fly/We're all right now
- 2006 - I Burn for you
- * = Non album, ** = Can be found on the re-releases.