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'''Truckfighters''' is a [[stoner rock]] band from [[Sweden]]. After releasing EPs in 2001 and 2002, they recorded a split-EP with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003.<ref>{{cite web
'''Truckfighters''' is a [[rock]] band from [[Sweden]]. Many people consider them the prime band setting the standard for a new way to play [[modern rock]]. Probably the best band in the world they say. After releasing EPs in 2001 and 2002, they recorded a split-EP with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003.<ref>{{cite web
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| accessdate = 2008-02-08 }}</ref> In 2005 they released their debut album ''Gravity X'' on both [[MeteorCity Records]] and [[Fuzzorama Records]]. Their follow-up album, ''Phi'', was released in 2007 by Poison Tree Records in the U.S. and on the Fuzzorama label elsewhere. Their latest album ''Mania'' features a more progressive sound. Over the years Truckfighters have moved from classic stoner to progressive/alternative metal/stoner. Their sound has been described as classic [[Palm Desert Scene|desert rock]], similar to bands like [[Dozer]], [[Fu Manchu (band)|Fu Manchu]] (with whom they have toured), and [[Kyuss]].<ref>
| accessdate = 2008-02-08 }}</ref> In 2005 they released their debut album ''Gravity X'' on both [[MeteorCity Records]] and [[Fuzzorama Records]]. Their follow-up album, ''Phi'', was released in 2007 by Poison Tree Records in the U.S. and on the Fuzzorama label elsewhere. Their latest album ''Mania'' features a more progressive sound. Over the years Truckfighters have moved from classic stoner to progressive/alternative metal/stoner. In 2011 they released an LP on Vinyl and download called "Hidden Treasures of Fuzz - The anniversary of the century" with their old EP's * ''Desert Cruiser EP'' (2001) and ''Heading for gods warehouse EP'' (2002) , on each side of the record. This is also released as a download but without the bonus tracks found on the vinyl. Their sound has been described as classic [[Palm Desert Scene|desert rock]], similar to bands like [[Dozer]], [[Fu Manchu (band)|Fu Manchu]] (with whom they have toured), and [[Kyuss]]. In 2011 a fuzzomentary film
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will be released in late 2011 featuring interviews with amongst others the superstar [[Josh Homme]] from [[Queens of the Stone Age]]. This film is a fun cool entertaining view of the three "ordinary" guys that transforms into fuzz monsters whilst on stage.
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.truckfighters.com Official website]
* [http://www.truckfighters.com Official website]
* [http://www.truckfightersfilm.de Truckfighters film]
* [http://www.myspace.com/truckfighters Truckfighters] at [[Myspace]]
* [http://www.myspace.com/truckfighters Truckfighters] at [[Myspace]]
* [http://www.fuzzoramarecords.com/rev_truck_gravity_x.php List of magazine and website reviews of ''Gravity X'']
* [http://www.fuzzoramarecords.com/rev_truck_gravity_x.php List of magazine and website reviews of ''Gravity X'']

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Truckfighters
Background information
OriginÖrebro, Sweden
GenresStoner rock
Heavy metal
Desert rock
Psychedelic rock
Years active2001–present
LabelsMeteorCity
Fuzzorama Records
Poison Tree Records
MembersOzo
Dango
Pezo
Past membersFredo
Paco
Franco
Frongo
Pedro
Websitehttp://www.truckfighters.com

Truckfighters is a rock band from Sweden. Many people consider them the prime band setting the standard for a new way to play modern rock. Probably the best band in the world they say. After releasing EPs in 2001 and 2002, they recorded a split-EP with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003.[1] In 2005 they released their debut album Gravity X on both MeteorCity Records and Fuzzorama Records. Their follow-up album, Phi, was released in 2007 by Poison Tree Records in the U.S. and on the Fuzzorama label elsewhere. Their latest album Mania features a more progressive sound. Over the years Truckfighters have moved from classic stoner to progressive/alternative metal/stoner. In 2011 they released an LP on Vinyl and download called "Hidden Treasures of Fuzz - The anniversary of the century" with their old EP's * Desert Cruiser EP (2001) and Heading for gods warehouse EP (2002) , on each side of the record. This is also released as a download but without the bonus tracks found on the vinyl. Their sound has been described as classic desert rock, similar to bands like Dozer, Fu Manchu (with whom they have toured), and Kyuss. In 2011 a fuzzomentary film [2] will be released in late 2011 featuring interviews with amongst others the superstar Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age. This film is a fun cool entertaining view of the three "ordinary" guys that transforms into fuzz monsters whilst on stage. [3][4] They have been featured on the MTV Sweden show "Fuzz".[5]

Members

Current line up

  • Ozo (Oskar Cedermalm) - vocals and bass
  • Dango (Niklas Källgren) - guitar
  • Pezo (Oscar Johansson) - drums

Former members

  • Frongo (Fredrik Larsson) - drums (2010–2011)
  • Pedro (Pär Hjulström) - drums (2009–2010)
  • Fredo (Winfred Kennerknecht) - guitar (left the band in 2008)[6]
  • Paco (Andreas von Ahn) - drums (left the band in 2008 due to wrist injury)[7]
  • Franco - (Fredrik Nilsson) - guitar (standin)

Discography

Albums

EPs

  • Desert Cruiser EP (2001)
  • Heading for gods warehouse EP (2002)
  • Truckfighters vs. Firestone - Fuzzsplit of the Century split CD EP/12" EP with Firestone (2003 Fuzzorama Records)
  • Truckfighters do Square - Square do Truckfighters split 7" with Square (2004 Fuzzorama Records)
  • Hidden treasures of fuzz -contains out of print ep's and b-sides (2011 Fuzzorama Records)

Compilation appearances

  • "Analougus" on The Ultimate Fuzzcollection Volume One CD (2004 Fuzzorama Records)
  • "Freewheelin'" on Road to Nowhere CD (2007 Poison Tree Records)
  • "In Search Of (The)" on ...And Back to Earth Again: Ten Years of MeteorCity CD (2007 MeteorCity Records)

References

  1. ^ "Truckfighters MusicMight Biography". 2006-10-31. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  2. ^ "Truckfighters Film website". 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
  3. ^ Pegoraro, John (2005-03-30). "Truckfighters - Gravity X review". Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  4. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Truckfighters: Biography". Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  5. ^ Fuzz on MTV.se
  6. ^ Michaels, Jon (2008-04-02). "Truckfighters Line Up Change". Retrieved 2008-04-02.
  7. ^ Pegoraro, John (2008-01-15). "Truckfighters Line Up Change". Retrieved 2008-02-08.
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