I am leadsinger in the swedish melodic/semi-progressive metal band Cloudscape. I..m involved in a few bands and projects but, Cloudscape is my main band. My lifelong lovestory to music began when I was 5 years old. I started to play piano at the age of 5 so, from then on my life was more or less dedicated to music. I listen to many different genres like metal, soulfunk, fusion, symphonic orchestrial music, pop music etc but, the genre I like most (depending on my mood) is undoubtley melodic, progressive metal. Bands I..ve grown up listening to are Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Yes, Kansas, Rush, Iron Maiden, Toto, Whitesnake etc etc. The first band I formed was called Zanines together with my childhood friends Peter Wildoer (Darkane, ex Time Requiem) and Christofer Malmström (Darkane, Non-Human Level) back in 1988. I left Zanines in 1991 and was in various local bands until 2001 when I formed Cloudscape together with Bjorn Eliasson (guitars), Patrik Svärd (guitars), Roger "Mini" Landin (drums) and Haynes Pherson (bass).
Except for being the vocalist in Cloudscape I am also the leadsinger in the Swiss progressive metal band called Silent Memorial. Silent Memorial have released one album so far (only in Asia) with Thomas Vikstrom (ex Stormwind, ex Candlemass) on vocals in 1998. In 2005 I was contacted by Chris Haenggi (keyboards) and was asked to give them an audition because they needed a replacement for Thomas Vikström. In early 2006 I recorded all vocals for their second album entitled "Retrospective" in the Roastinghouse studio so, the album was mixed in late 2006/early 2007.
Planet Alliance is another band I am kind of a leader in, songwriter and vocalist. Planet Alliance is not a genuine live band so, a more appropriate description of Planet Alliance would be to call it a project band which except for Me includes musicians like legendary Bob Daisley (ex Ozzy Osbourne, ex Rainbow), Anders Johansson (ex Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Hammerfall), Magnus Karlsson (Allen/Lande Project, Starbreaker), Magnus Rosén (Hammerfall, Arose), Carl-Johan Grimmark (Narnia, Rob Rock), Janne Stark (Locomotive Breath) + more. So far we have released 1 album (2006) through German label Metal Heaven. There are plans for a second album so, the songwriting for the sequel will start sometime during 2007. If it will be the same line up as on the self titled debut is too early to say because, since it..s a "projectband" we may invite some new musicians for the sequel.
I have also done some guest appearances on various albums (see discography) and the latest one is the solo album by Janne Stark called Mountain Of Power where I sing a 70..s cover song by Montrose called "Black Train".
Except for being a rocker I have a girlfriend and is a proud father of 2 wonderful kids (Rock ..n roll kids;). I love to read thriller/horror/fantasy books and my favourite writer/author is Clive Barker. A few books he wrote that I consider classics are Weaveworld, Abarat 1 & 2 and The Damnation Game. I like to travel, be with my friends and of course play with my kids. I..m not much of a TV fan but, it happens that I watch a movie from time to time. Favourite movies are Lord Of The Rings, Hellraiser 1 & 2, Star Wars, Black Rain, The Shining to name a few. I..m also an addict to the Italian espresso brand Lavazza Rossa;). I..m a VERY optimistic person and is driven by positivity. A few things I DON..T like is "dishonest people, false people, wars, pollution, the fact that children in some parts of our world suffers of starving and is living literally in "hell" etc. I could reveal more about myself but, I certainly have to leave something to Your imaginations;)
My favourite album released in 2007 is: Symphony X - Paradise Lost
I guess this story will give you a glimpse of who I am...Cheers: Mike
Mike Anderssons DISCOGRAPHY
PLANET ALLIANCE - s/t
(Streetdate: September 15, 2006 EU. February 28, 2007 Asia)
CLOUDSCAPE - Crimson Skies
(Streetdates: June 3, 2006 EU. July 4, 2006 U.S)
CLOUDSCAPE - s/t
(Streetdates: December 14, 2004 Asia. January 28, 2005 EU)
GUEST APPEARANCES
Mountain Of Power - S/T
(Streetdate: November 24, 2006)
Marcel Coenen - A Live Time Journey DVD
(Streetdate: October 15, 2006 EU)
Marcel Coenen - Colour Journey
(Streetdate: January 20, 2006 EU)
Audio Vision - The Calling
(Streetdates: December 21, 2004 Asia. February 23, 2005 EU)
Alyson Avenue - Presence Of Mind
(Streetdate: April, 2000 EU)
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