Crashdïet

Crashdïet is a hard rock band from Stockholm, Sweden. They are a part of the sleaze metal subgenre of glam metal. The band has released two albums, 2005's Rest in Sleaze and 2007's The Unattractive Revolution.

History

Early years

The band was originally formed in 2000. Taking influence from Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row, and Hanoi Rocks, Crashdïet built up a cult following with the release of their first demos, several of which were released on their official website via download. In 2002, the band split up, and vocalist Dave Lepard reformed the band with members from the current lineup.

Rest in Sleaze

In 2005, the band released their debut album, Rest in Sleaze, and embarked on a Swedish tour in the fall of 2005 to support the album. The album did overall well, although they weren't that known outside of Sweden. The band also played at Download Festival in the United Kingdom in 2005, to support the album.

Crashdïet has released four singles from their debut album "Rest In Sleaze", including "Riot in Everyone", "Breakin' the Chainz", "Knokk 'Em Down" and "It's a Miracle".

Tragedy strikes

On January 20, 2006, vocalist Dave Lepard (only 25 years old) took his own life after a bout of depression which he hid from family and friends. After the death of Lepard, the band announced the following statement via their website:

"We feel that we want to carry on the Crashdïet legacy, which will keep Dave's spirit alive for a long long time.. It would be a shame NOT to spread the message across the whole world and let them know what real music should sound like!"

New singer

On January 22, 2007, the band announced the addition of a new vocalist, H. Olliver Twisted. They officially released their entire debut live performance with Olliver via their website for free download for their fans. Later the band also announced plans for a new album The Unattractive Revolution, and a single, "In The Raw", to be released on September 5, 2007, in Sweden.

The Unattractive Revolution

On September 20, 2007 it was rumored that Twisted had left the band. Reports claimed he had sent the rest of the band an email saying he did not wish to be a part of it any longer. These claims were later denied by the band's bassist, Peter London, and the band's record label. The album was released on October 3, 2007.

On February 23, 2008 the band announced via their official website that the second single from their new album will be "Falling Rain".

Twisted's departure

On July 13, 2008 it was announced via the bands myspace and official website that H. Olliver Twisted had came to an agreement with the band due to not being committed enough to go their separate ways.

Members

• Martin Sweet - lead guitar
• Peter London - bass guitar
• Eric Young - drums

Former members

• H. Olliver Twisted - lead vocals (2007-2008)
• Dave Lepard - lead vocals, guitar (2000-2006) †

Discography

Year	Title	Label
2005	"Rest in Sleaze"*	Universal Music
2007	"The Unattractive Revolution"

* Japanese release includes exclusive video footage

References

External links

• Official home page
• Discography
• Official Forum
• Crashdïet Spain Forum
• Rock Hospital interview
• Airbornmag.com Interview January 2008 Interview with UK-based music/sports website Airbornmag.com
• French Fan Page