Svetlanas

Svetlanas are a Russian thrashcore and punk rock band formed in Moscow, Russia and based in Milan, Italy. Its current lineup consists of Olga Svetlanas on lead vocals, Ricky on guitar, Steve on bass, and Diste, Olga's husband, on drums.[1] Bassist Nick Oliveri frequently appears on the band's releases.[2]

History

Svetlanas originated in Russia in 2009. Their self-titled debut album was released a year later in 2010. The lineup has changed since the formation of the band but has now remained constant, as of January 2018.[3]

Band members

  • Olga Svetlanas – vocals
  • Ricky – lead guitar
  • Steve Svetlanas – bass
  • Diste Svetlanas – drums

Frequent collaborators

Discography

Albums

  • Svetlanas (2010)
  • Tales from the Alpha Brigade (2013)
  • Naked Horse Rider (2015)
  • This Is Moscow Not L.A. (2017)
  • Disco Sucks (2020)

Extended plays

  • KGB Session (2009)
  • East Meets West (2015)
  • Putin on da Hitz (2017)
  • The Alien's Blues (2023)

Singles

  • "Lose Control" (2017)

References

  1. ^ "SVETLANAS: HOW TO GET KICK OUT OF RUSSIA, AND NEVER ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY AGAIN". Unrated Magazine. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Russian punk band Svetlanas explodes on latest powder keg album". Rebel Noise. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2018.
  3. ^ "The Svetlanas – 'The most dangerous band in the world'?". The Punk Lounge. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.