Demons

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''Demons'' was formed in '95 in Stockholm, Sweden and fast became a part of the growing rock scene in and around their hometown. After appearances on a handful of compilations they released their first single ''Electrocute'' (Ruff Nite 1997) and EP, the fierce ''''Demons'' ...Come Burst!ng Out!'' (Steer 1998). It led to interest from Gearhead Records and the band signed in the beginning of 2000. That same year the debut album ''Riot Salvation'' (Gearhead 2000) was unleashed to great critical acclaim. At the tail end of 2001 (just after a certain attack on New York) the band toured the US west coast first time around with legends The Fleshtones. In early 2002 they were back for a coast-to-coast ride, playing SXSW for the first time. ''Stockholm Slump'' (Gearhead 2002) was then released. ''Demons'' toured the first Gearfest package with The Hellacopters, The Hives among others. In the fall they went back to the US supporting New Bomb Turks on another coast-to-coast trip. From January 2003 through the year the band went to Italy, Britain, Germany, Sweden and Italy again with great success. 2004 turned out to be another busy year for ''Demons''. After touring Europe extensively in the beginning of the year the band headed for US shores again for the fourth time in two years. Now promoting the new release, ''Demonology- If You Cant Join Us Beat Us'' (Gearhead 2004). The tour kicked off at the Noise Pop Festival with the Detroit Cobras and ended up with a packed show opposite the Hives at SXSW in Austin. During this turbulent tour ''Demons'' parted ways with Gearhead Records. In April 2004 the band went to Japan to play a couple of on-demand-shows. In addition to this the double-CD compilation "R!ot !n Japan!" was released on RYOW-KEN Records (Melody Star). After this the band headed home to their native Stockholm for a breather. In the fall 2004 Tristan Jeanneau (ex Fivel, Hypno Sex Rays, Handsome Stranglers) took over the bass spot. Later guitarist Stefan Jonsson decided to leave. The remaining members continued as a trio. During the following year and a half the band took it easy, honed their skills and did few shows. They wrote and recorded a bulk of material. Early 2006 they felt ready to present “Demons” Mach II to the world. In March they went on tour through Germany-Belgium-Italy with great success. The EP (Her Name Was) Tragedy was released in October. During 2007 sessions for the new album “Ace In The Hole” (Alaska Productions) were completed. The album is due for release in August 2008 followed by a European tour in September - October. For history and full discography check out www.myspace.com/demonssthlm2.