Martin Gustafsson
Martin Gustafsson
Clients
XORSIST
Xorsist, a trio from Stockholm aged 18-21, specializes in classic Swedish death metal. This distinct style, shaped in the early '90s with pioneers like Entombed and Dismember, is a genre that Xorsist has embraced fully. Despite not even being born during that era, the band is committed to carrying on this proud tradition internationally. Swedish death metal, darker and less polished than its American counterpart (Morbid Angel, Deicide etc.), aligns perfectly with Xorsist's preferences. On October 6th, Xorsist released their new album “At The Somber Steps To Serenity” through the American label Prosthetic Records, renowned for releasing hundreds of metal albums since 1998. Despite the band's youth, this marks their second full-length album, following the independent release of “Deadly Possession” last year. The freshly released “At The Somber Steps To Serenity”, produced by Tomas Skogsberg, has garnered universal acclaim from metal critics. If you're a fan of classic Swedish death metal, fasten your seatbelts and join the ride!
Sari H Wilholm is the band’s PR agent. For any inquires, please contact: sari.h.wilholm@republic66.com
eradikated
Eradikated plays thrash metal like it’s supposed to sound – hard, fast and mean. Formerly known as The Generations Army. Re-born as Eradikated in September 2021. Released an EP with re-recorded old live favorites one month later. Played live shows with The Haunted and Bullet, did a few festivals and toured with Anvil. In November 2022 the band was signed by Indie Recordings, after a brutal live performance at the showcase festival by:Larm in Oslo. Full-length album “Descendants” will be released on October 6th, 2023.
Martin Gustafsson is the manager of Eradikated and Republic 66 is the band’s PR Agency.
For any inquiries, please contact: martin@republic66.com
Photo: Oscar Dziedziela
CORRODED
Since 2004, Corroded has toured the world and conquered the hearts of both rockers and metalheads with their bombastic live show. After the first EP "Heart of the Machine" in 2005, it took until 2009 before the first full-length "Eleven Shades of Black" was released. In between they played live as often as they could. In 2010 they won the award "Swedish Breakthrough of the Year" at the Bandit Rock Awards for the sequel "Exit to Transfer" and in 2011 they achieved a gold album for the single "Age of Rage", which was used by EA Games in the marketing of the game "Battlefield Play4Free".
After that, the band just kept on rolling with album releases in 2012, 2017 and most recently in 2019 when the record "Bitter" came out. In between and afterwards, the band has been doing what they do best - touring! It really must be said that Corroded is one of those bands that have etched themselves into the minds of the rockers and metalheads, with their fanbase growing steady from year to year. Today, Corroded is undoubtedly one of Sweden’s biggest names in their segment, and on November 17, the new album "Plague" finally will be released.
For further questions, please contact Martin Gustafsson: martin@republic66.com
OSLO ESS
With their roots in the punk and hardcore scene, this bunch of Norwegian/Swedish great minds decided to find their own unique sound and expression with the attitude of Cali punk and Scandinavian action rock, combined with the Swedish pop tradition where strong melodies and epic choruses are the key to a great song – no matter the genre. The result of this brilliant mix was Olso Ess.
Since the first album "Uleste bøker og utgåtte sko" was released in 2011 Oslo Ess has delivered the goods with TWO albums peaking as NUMBER ONE on the Norwegian album list (2012 and 2014), several sold out shows in Norway and TWO nominations as Best rock group at the Norwegian Grammy awards called Spellemannprisen (2011 and 2018).
For further questions contact Martin Gustafsson: martin@republic66.com
HEAVY LOAD
It is generally held that Heavy Load was the band that started the Swedish wave of heavy metal. The band was formed by the brothers Ragne and Styrbjörn Wahlquist in the middle of the 1970s: first concert in 1976, first album-release in 1978.
The Viking heritage has been an important source of inspiration ever since their childhood. The brothers’ emotional connection to people of a remote past, people with whom they share everlasting human challenges, was destined to find an outlet in their music. As a consequence, the brothers merged 70’s Hard Rock with Viking settings and sentiments, resulting in the band’s distinctive style of music, lyrics and artwork for their album covers: Viking Metal – a style which came to inspire later bands in Sweden and elsewhere, a style that now has many followers around the globe.
Forty years has passed since Heavy Load released their latest all new album and now, at last, Heavy Load is back!
For more information, please contact: martin@republic66.com
SISTER
Sister was formed in 2006 and became known to the masses in 2009 when they released their first full-length album “Deadboys Making Noise”. Since then they have been touring around the world and released four more albums. The latest one is called “Vengeance Ignited” and was well received by the press when it came out in 2021. The fans also loved it, as you can see by looking at the digits on all streaming platforms. Another thing worth mentioning is the song “Would You Love a Creature” from the album “Hated” (2011) that all of a sudden became a hit single after being featured in the HBO series “Peacemaker” (2022). Sister have big plans for the future and it’s an honor to have them in the Republic 66 family!
Martin Gustafsson is the manager of Sister and Republic 66 is the band’s PR Agency.
For any inquiries, please contact: martin@republic66.com
VELVET INSANE
Velvet Insane is a 3-piece gang of rockers that reinvented glam rock by mixing the pop harmonies of the 70’s with the heavy sound of today. This outfit has been moving forward since their debut album that landed on Planet Earth in 2019 and today the band consists of Jesper Lindgren (guitars), Jonas Eriksson (vocals) and Ludvig Andersson (bass). When they perform live the line-up is completed with additional musicians, so literally anyone can show up since the band is well known for their creative collaborations.
Martin Gustafsson is the manager of Velvet Insane and Republic 66 is the band’s PR Agency.
For any inquiries, please contact: martin@republic66.com
CRANK
”In the year twenty-twenty-two, a new gang hit the scene, and it ain't for you. Crank is the name, and they're here to reign, with a sound so loud, it'll drive you insane. Tyrant on guitar and vocals, with a voice like a knife, Motokobra on bass, shaking the night. Guitarist is a Savage, don't you dare cross his path, and Johnny Rocker on drums, with thunderous wrath. They play the hardest rock ‘n’ roll, and it'll take control of your soul. Their filthy biker image, it ain't just for show, they'll take on the weak, and make them bow down low. Crank will rule the world, with fear in their eyes, and the sound of their music will reach the skies. So if you know what's good for you, stay out of Crank's way, or you'll be through!” – Tyrant (Crank)
Photo Sabrina Bauer. Visual_evidence
For more information, contact Sari H. Wilholm: sari.h.wilholm@republic66.com
