XT (band)
XT was a metal band from Sweden. It was formed by Bjorn Stiggson and Sonny Larson in 1991, following the breakup of Stiggson's earlier band Leviticus.[1]
The band, whose name means "Christ" released three albums before their breakup in 1995. They became better known in Japan than either Europe or the United States.[2]
Prior to forming XT, Sonny Larson had been involved in a few other Swedish metal bands as lead vocalist. While in Motherlode (1983–1987) he worked with Mark Stanway, who was later in the British melodic rock band Magnum.[3] Motherlode released one album, Sanctuary, in 1986.[4] Following Motherlode, he joined Charizma and stayed with them until 1988.[5]
Beyond Leviticus and XT, Stigsson also released a solo project in 1986 called Together With Friends.[6]
Discography
Members
- Bjorn Stiggson - guitar
- Sonny Larson - vocalist
- Hakan Andersson - bass (-1993)
- P-O Larsson - bass (1993–1995)
- John Stark - bass (1995+)
- Michael Ulvsgärd - drums (-1993)
- Mike Nordstrom - drums (1993–1995)
- Kjell Andersson - drums (1995+)
- Nicklas Jonsson - keyboard (1993+)
References
- ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). "XT". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 1060–1061. ISBN 1-56563-679-1
- ^ Gustafsson, Staffan (May / June 1995). "XT - Extending God's Empire". HM Magazine (53): 24–25. ISSN 1066-6923.
- ^ Hale 1993, "1951 Motherlode, p. 232"
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug (January/February 2000). "Indie Album Reviews: Motherlode". HM Magazine (81). ISSN 1066-6923. http://web.archive.org/web/20010308152438/www.hmmagazine.com/issue81/reviews_indie81.html. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
- ^ Hale 1993, "0534 Charizma, p. 63"
- ^ Hale 1993, "1645 Leviticus"
- ^ Moore, Paul (June 1995). "XT - Extended Empire". Cross Rhythms (27).
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