Truckfighters

Truckfighters
Truckfighters live at Wacken Open Air 2015
Truckfighters live at Wacken Open Air 2015
Background information
OriginÖrebro, Sweden
GenresStoner rock, heavy metal, psychedelic rock[1]
Years active2001–2018, 2019–present
LabelsFuzzorama
MeteorCity
Poison Tree
MembersDango
Ozo
Toro
Past membersEl Danno
Enzo
Franco
Fredo
Frongo
Paco
Pedro
Pezo
Poncho
Websitewww.truckfighters.com


Oskar "Ozo" Cedermalm at Wacken Open Air 2015

Truckfighters are a Swedish 2 man rock band with different drummers joining on and off. The band is from Örebro, formed in 2001. The band's current lineup comprises founding members Oskar "Ozo" Cedermalm and Niklas "Dango" Källgren, and currently Johan "Toro" Marberg on drums. Truckfighters have released five studio albums.

History

Truckfighters was formed in Örebro, Sweden in 2001. After releasing EPs Desert Cruiser and Headed For God's Warehouse in 2001 and 2002 respectively, they recorded the split-EP Truckfighters Vs. Firestone; Fuzzsplit of The Century with local Swedish band Firestone in 2003.[2] In 2005 they released their debut album Gravity X on both Fuzzorama Records and MeteorCity 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 sound has been described as classic desert rock, similar to bands like Dozer, Fu Manchu, and Kyuss. They have been featured on the MTV Sweden show "Fuzz".[3] The band has done extensive touring over the years, playing more than 300 live shows, most of them in Europe. Their first US tour, in July 2011, included stops in New York, Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland.

The film Truckfighters (Fuzzomentary) by Joerg Steineck and Christian Maciejewski portrays the band's life.[4] It was released in December 2011 and features interviews with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. The film provides an ironic, entertaining view of the three "ordinary" guys who transform into Fuzz Monsters onstage.[5][6]

Their album Universe was released on February 24, 2014. As a teaser, The Chairman EP was released in October 2013.

The band's most recent studio album, V, was released on September 30, 2016.[7] It marks a significant change in style for the trio, as they intermingle their trademark heavy stoner rock sound with lengthy atmospheric sections.

Niklas "Dango" Källgren at Wacken Open Air 2015

On February 21, 2018, the band announced on their Facebook page that they are going on a "long, long hiatus" and "Might come back stronger than ever (that's the only way) or not at all!"

On March 4, 2019, the band was announced to reconvene to play an exclusive set at Psycho Las Vegas 2019, and took the Pool stage on Aug 28th as a part of a reunion tour.

During the second half of 2019 and early 2020, the band toured the album Gravity X in its entirety from finish to start.

Members

Current members

  • Ozo (Oskar Cedermalm) – vocals, bass (2001–present)
  • Dango (Niklas Källgren) – guitar (2001–present)
  • Toro (Johan Marberg) – drums (2017–present; session)

Former members

  • Pezo (Oscar Johansson) – drums (2001–2003, 2008–2009, 2011–2012, 2017)
  • El Danno (Daniel Israelsson) – drums (2016)
  • Enzo (Axel Larsson) – drums (2015)
  • Poncho (Andre Kvarnström) – drums (2013–2014)
  • Frongo (Fredrik Larsson) – drums (2010–2011)
  • Pedro (Pär Hjulström) – drums (2009–2010)
  • Fredo (Winfred Kennerknecht) – guitar (2008)[8]
  • Paco (Andreas von Ahn) – drums (2008)[9]

Session and touring members

  • Franco (Fredrik Nilsson) – guitar (2006)
  • Mckenzo (Danne Mckenzie) – drums (2012)
  • Lobo (Aaron Michael Boyer) – drums (2017)
  • Taco (Robert Wiiand) – drums (2016–2017)
  • Maco (Marcus Johansson) – drums (2016)

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

  • Hidden Treasures of Fuzz - The Anniversary of the Century! (2011)
  • Gravity X / Phi (2013)
  • The Complete History (2014)

EPs

  • Desert Cruiser EP (2001)
  • Heading for God's Warehouse (2002)
  • Truckfighters vs. Firestone - Fuzzsplit of the Century (2003)
  • The Chairman Special EP (2013)

References

  1. ^ "Truckfighters | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Truckfighters MusicMight Biography". Musicmight.com. 2006-10-31. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  3. ^ "MTV | MTV FUZZ". Archived from the original on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Truckfighters Film website". Truckfightersfilm.de. 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2011-09-05.
  5. ^ Pegoraro, John (2005-03-30). "Truckfighters - Gravity X review". Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  6. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Truckfighters: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
  7. ^ Koczan, J.J. (July 7, 2016). "Truckfighters Sign to Century Media; New Album V Due Sept. 30". The Obelisk. Archived from the original on August 29, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  8. ^ Michaels, Jon (2008-04-02). "Truckfighters Line Up Change". Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2008-04-02.
  9. ^ Pegoraro, John (2008-01-15). "Truckfighters Line Up Change". Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2008-02-08.