Luxtorpeda (band)

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Luxtorpeda

Luxtorpeda in Gdynia on June 10, 2011
Background information
Origin Poznań, Poland
Genres Hard rock, Stoner Rock
Years active 2010–present
Associated acts Turbo, Kazik Na Żywo, Acid Drinkers, Armia, 2Tm2,3, Arka Noego, Pięć Dwa Dębiec
Website luxtorpeda.net
Members Robert Friedrich
Robert Drężek
Krzysztof Kmiecik
Tomasz Krzyżaniak
Przemysław Frencel

Luxtorpeda is a Polish rock band, founded in 2010. The current line-up consists of Robert Friedrich (vocals, guitar), Robert Drężek (guitar), Krzysztof Kmiecik (bass), Tomasz Krzyżaniak (drums), and Przemysław Frencel (vocals). The band has released two studio albums, Luxtorpeda (2011) and Robaki (2012).

History

Luxtorpeda was founded in 2010 in Poznań by Robert Friedrich, guitarist of several popular bands (Turbo, Kazik Na Żywo, Acid Drinkers, 2Tm2,3, Arka Noego). He was joined by guitarist Robert Drężek, bassist Krzysztof Kmiecik, and drummer Tomasz Krzyżaniak, who had played with Armia and Turbo. In 2011, the band was joined by Przemysław Frencel, a rapper of Pięć Dwa Dębiec.

On May 9, 2011, the band released its debut album, titled Luxtorpeda, with a hit song "Autystyczny". The album debuted at number 15 on the Polish sales chart OLiS.[1] It was named the 'Album of the Year' by Teraz Rock magazine in 2012, and the band won several other awards ('Debut of the Year', 'Band of the Year', and 'Song of the Year' and 'Music Video of the Year' for "Autystyczny").

On May 9, 2012, Luxtorpeda released its second album, Robaki, which debuted at number one in Poland.[2] The band is currently working on its third record, titled √5.[3]

Band members

  • Robert Friedrich – vocals, guitar (2010–present)
  • Robert Drężek – guitar (2010–present)
  • Krzysztof Kmiecik – bass (2010–present)
  • Tomasz Krzyżaniak – drums (2010–present)
  • Przemysław Frencel – vocals (2011–present)

Discography

  • Luxtorpeda (2011, POL #15)
  • Robaki (2012, POL #1)

References

  1. ↑ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 09.05.2011 - 15.05.2011". OLiS. Retrieved November 24, 2013. 
  2. ↑ "OLIS - Official Retail Sales Chart :: sales for the period 07.05.2012 - 13.05.2012". OLiS. Retrieved November 24, 2013. 
  3. ↑ "Konkurs na logo tytuł nowej płyty." (in Polish). YouTube. September 5, 2013. Retrieved November 24, 2013. 

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