Year : 2015 Style : Melodic Hard Rock Country : Germany Audio : 320 kbps + all scans Size : 116 mb
Bio:
1985: AXE VICTIMS members form UNIVERSE 1988: Single I WANT YOU is released in Eastern Europe 1988-89: East European tour including the legendary BIG Szopot Festival 1990: Debut album BAD CHILD gets produced in CSSR (Ostrava, Citron Studios), Mixed at Horus Sound Studio by Ralf Krause 1992: Release on Solid Rock Records 1992: European tour and gigs in Los Angeles, CA 1992: Production WAITING FOR by Uli Poesselt (RASH Studio) 1993: Support act for Running Wild's European tour 1997: Building up own rehearsal and recording studio 1998-99: Production IS THERE SOMETHING (co-produced by Charly Bauerfeind) 2000: Frontman Frank DiSanto dies of cancer after production 2002: Album mixed by Charly Bauerfeind 2003: New Singer: A.H. SON 2003: IS THERE SOMETHING gets a release on point music 2004-07: Live Activities supporting acts like Uriah Heep, Axel Rudi Pell, Krokus, Kingdom Come 2008-10: UNIVERSE takes a break due to hand injury of George Dallino 2011: New Gitarrist: STANLEY SPARROW 2011-13: Songwriting for next release, Warm-up gigs supporting U.F.O. and CRYSTAL BALL 2013: Recording sessions for upcoming release
Album:
After a break of 12 years inbetween their brand new album "Mission Rock" sees the light of day. Traditional 80s flavored hard rock is still the name of their game, somewhere between Pretty Maids, Def Leppard, Gotthard, TNT and a good dose of Bonfire.When UNIVERSE started out in 1985 it was a great time for their European Melodic Hard Rock. The band had evolved from the slightly heavier act Axe Victims. Their debut album "Bad Child" got released in 1992, followed by the EP "Waiting For.." in 1993 and their latest album "Is There Something" in 2003. As you can easily figure out Universe never flooded the market with their releases and with a break of 12 years inbetween their brand new album "Mission Rock" sees the light of day. Traditional 80s flavored hard rock is still the name of their game, somewhere between Pretty Maids, Def Leppard, Gotthard, TNT and a good dose of Bonfire. Timeless German hard rock stuff without being retro.
Line-Up:
A.H. Son (vocals) George Dallino (guitar) Holger George (bass) H. H. (drums) Stanley Sparrow (guitar)
Tracklist:
01. Gravy Train 02. Up To The Sky 03. Mission Rock 04. Innocence 05. Now Or Never 06. Lies 07. Brain Collector 08. Welcome The Night 09. Criminal 10. Shame 11. Broken Wings 12. Tomorrow
Year : 2024 Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR Country : Sweden Audio : 320 kbps + front + Video Size : 160 mb
Bio:
Universe started in 1982 in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, where hard rock ruled the streets. The members hailed from several different local bands. After leaving the band Moon, Michael Kling, who founded the band WC in the late 70's with John Norum, became one of Universe’s founding members. Hasse Hagman, who played in Joey Tempest's first band, along with Anders Wetterström and Per Nilsson, all came from the band Twilight. Once Universe got their hands on keyboard player Fredrik Kriström and singer Kjell Wallen, the band was complete. They played diligently for a couple of years all over Sweden, opening for Nazareth, among many other gigs. In 1985, the band released its self-titled debut album with songs like "Rollin’ On", "Stories from the Old Days", and "Strong Vibrations". In 1986, Kjell Wallen left the band on good terms following creative differences and was subsequently replaced by Janne Åström. With Janne as the new frontman, the band focused fully on a follow-up to their debut album. Several demos were recorded but never ended up in the right hands. The band dissolved in early 1988 and then had a short reunion for a final show in the ice hall in Upplands Väsby later that year.The band members went their separate ways, each showing up here and there in different contexts with connections to music. Janne Åström, for example, continued his career as a singer and is currently a popular folk artist in Sweden with his fingers in various creative projects. Everyone maintained occasional contact and eventually Per Nilsson reached out to the others to see if they were interested in playing together again. In 2002, all the members met up together for the first time in 14 years. They immediately knew they wanted to play again, and became convinced that the old material still had potential. Everyone agreed that a new album had to be released, but also that they were being pulled in different directions. For several years they kept continuous contact, waiting for the time when recording an album became inevitable. At first, Universe lacked a singer, but suddenly one day he was just there. Andreas Eklund became the new front man, his narrative lyrics and tasteful melodies opening the door to another dimension, so the band could take a bigger step into the galaxy. Andreas has tons of experience and has, among other things, played and released albums with the AOR band House of Shakira. Now, finally, Universe is back with a new powerful album that is a tribute to the music of the 70’s and 80's, and to their youth in Upplands Väsby. Release date 13th of April.
Album:
Universe started in 1982 in Upplands Väsby, Sweden, where hard rock ruled the streets.The members hailed from several different local bands. After leaving the band Moon, lead guitarist Michael Kling, who founded the band WC in the late 70's with John Norum, became one of UNIVERSE’s founding members. Bassist Hasse Hagman, who played in Joey Tempest's first band, along with drummer Anders Wetterström and guitarist Per Nilsson, all came from the band Twilight. Once UNIVERSE got their hands on keyboard player Fredrik Kriström and singer Kjell Wallen, the band was complete.They played diligently for a couple of years all over Sweden, opening for Nazareth, among many other gigs. In 1985, the band released its self-titled debut album with songs like "Rollin’ On", "Stories from the Old Days", and "Strong Vibrations". In 1986, Kjell Wallen left the band on good terms following creative differences and was subsequently replaced by Janne Åström.With Janne as the new frontman, the band focused fully on a follow-up to their debut album.Several demos were recorded but never ended up in the right hands.The band dissolved in early 1988 and then had a short reunion for a final show in the ice hall in Upplands Väsby later that year.The band members went their separate ways, each showing up here and there in different contexts with connections to music. Everyone maintained occasional contact. 2002, all the members met up together for the first time in 14 years. They immediately knew they wanted to play again and became convinced that the old material still had potential. Everyone agreed that a new album had to be released, but also that they were being pulled in different directions. For several years they kept continuous contact, waiting for the time when recording an album became inevitable. At first, UNIVERSE lacked a singer, but suddenly one day he was just there. Andreas Eklund (ex-House Of Shakira) became the new front man, his narrative lyrics and tasteful melodies opening the door to another dimension, so the band could take a bigger step into the galaxy.UNIVERSE was back as UNIVERSE INFINITY with “Rock Is Alive” in 2018 via Pride & Joy Music, a powerful album that is a tribute to the music of the 70’s and 80's, and to their youth in Upplands Väsby. After the release of "Rock Is Alive", several gigs followed at clubs and festivals, among other venues, where the band mixed songs from the new record with classics from their debut album. Performing live again was glorious and ended too quickly.The pandemic was difficult for many artists. Most of the band decided early on that they couldn’t imagine isolating themselves from one another and safely continued meeting. Reinvigorated, the members began working on new songs in the rehearsal room with the same vigor they did when creating the debut album. They quickly pounded out 20 songs, style-wise reminiscent of the 2 previous records, and 10 of which they saved for release on a future album. During the pandemic, there was a clear rift between the members for various reasons resulting in Kling and the band going their separate ways. During the phase UNIVERSE III, their third record will be released, with the release date and title to be announced shortly. With a new album locked and loaded, the band is ready to go out and play again. They are thirsty to meet the audience and are planning a setlist with songs from all the records and new material that will not disappoint!
Line Up:
Andreas Eklund - Vocals (House Of Shakira) Per Nilsson - Guitars (Universe) Hasse Hagman - Bass (Universe) Anders Wetterström - Drums (Universe) Freddy Kriström - Keyboards
Tracklist:
01. I Am 02. To Serve And Protect 03. Casa De Los Pollos 04. Why 05. Hanging By A Thread 06. Rise Above 07. Liquid Confidence 08. Dream Of Better Days 09. Too Late 10. It's Time
