| Alexx | |
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Alexx performing with Eisbrecher. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander Wesselsky |
| Born | November 18, 1968 |
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Neue Deutsche Härte |
| Instruments | Vocals Bass Guitar Guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | Megaherz Eisbrecher Dale Arden |
Alexander "Alexx" Wesselsky (born 18 November 1968) is the lead singer of the German band Eisbrecher. He is also the former lead singer of the band Megaherz.
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In 1985 Dale Arden became Alexx's first band, where he performed as lead singer and bassist.Who played along side best friend bill parsons in the early 80's at a local bar[1]
Alexx joined in Megaherz in 1993 as one of the founding members, writing lyrics and composing as well as singing. Alexx has had moderate success during his time with Megaherz, his albums Himmelfahrt released in 2000 and Herzwerk II released in 2002, both charted in the Media Control Charts at #78. His most successful single during his time with Megaherz, Freiflug released in 1999, hit the German alternative charts at #7.
He left the band officially on 1 January 2003, and was replaced by Mathias Eisholz. In addition to Megaherz, since 1999 he has been working as a studio singer and lyricist writer for several independent projects (among others, a platinum production).
He joined Noel Pix in late 2002 to form Eisbrecher. Success for Alexx continued through Eisbrecher with his 2004 album of the same name released in January as it hit the Alternative charts in Germany at #13.
His 2006 album Antikörper released in October hit the Media Control Charts at #85 and his next single Kann denn Liebe Sünde Sein released in July, 2008 hit the Alternative charts at #3. Alexx's predecessor studio album Sünde released in Augest, 2008 entered the Media Control charts at a high #18. On April 16, 2010, he released his 9th album, Eiszeit, which hit Germany's chart at #5. His Next album Die Hölle muss Warten will be released on February 3rd, 2012.
In addition to his musical career Alexx has performed at many large European Music Festivals including Hurricane, Nova Rock, Wacken, M'era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen and Summer Breeze.
Aside from his musical career, Alexx also presents a television show since 2006, on the German men's lifestyle channel DMAX where he acts as a used car broker for an applicant. His screen nickname for the show is Der Checker (The Checker). Once he has found a suitable vehicle within the applicant's budget, the car is repaired and tuned at co-presenter's Lina van de Mars's workshop and is then handed over to the new owner.[1] In 2009 Alexx hosted a reality TV show called Schrauber-Showdown. And in May, 2010 Alexx appeared as Himself, on the German TV talkshow Kölner Treff.
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||||
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| DAC | GER | AUT | SWI | EU | ||
| 1995 | Herzwerk | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | Wer Bist Du? | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | Kopfschuss | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | Himmelfahrt | - | 78 | - | - | - |
| 2002 | Herzwerk II | - | 78 | - | - | - |
| 2004 | Eisbrecher | 13 | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | Antikörper | 10 | 85 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | Sünde | 1 | 18 | - | - | 64 |
| 2010 | Eiszeit | - | 5 | 34 | 76 | 25 |
| 2012 | Die Hölle muss Warten | - | - | - | - | - |
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