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Member:
David Deravian (Vocals & Guitar)
Rickard Lindblom (Drums)
Fredrik H. Jepsen (Bass & Vocals)
Georgios Kalafatidis (Guitar)
Biography:
Traktor was formed in Eskilstuna, Sweden in the beginning of the year 2002 by the three steady members David, Rickard and Fredrik. The goal was to create groovy San Diego rock with lots of crazy riffs. The lineup was drums, bass, guitar and two voices.
The band began to write songs and recorded a six track demo, which after a lot of hassle with different small labels was released as a seven inch record by German label My Favorite Toy and later also by English label Art For Blind. This recording took place in the Swedish town of Uppsala in Studio EAR with Carl Vikman (Seven feet four, Switchblade, Soviac, the Price of ink etc).
Traktor made their stage debut in their hometown at the end of the summer of 2002, the debut was followed by lots of gigs all over the country while they were working on new material. In the spring of 2003 they went to Studio EAR once again to record six new songs, which later resulted in an s/t cd ep on My Favorite Toy. The speed and the playfulness from the first recording were still there but it was a new and more dynamic Traktor that ended up on tape.
Throughout 2003 the band started to work on new songs for a full-length album. During the summer of 2004 the recording evolved, as usual together with Carl Vikman in studio EAR. 13 songs were captured on tape. The sound was now a bit more mature but the trademark Traktor noise was still there. Among the band's influences could bands like Blood Brothers and Shellac together with tons more be mentioned.
Another 2 tours took place in 2005. One around Germany and another close to Sweden.
In the end of 2005 Georgios made his entrance as a second guitarist. The sound now got larger and also the possibilities for more of the good. The live performance also got a real boost, with four guys to watch instead of three.
The ”lights” album was released in February 2006 and was followed up by a one-month tour in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, France and the Netherlands.
After the tour Traktor has played some various shows in Sweden and recorded some songs for a 7”(released in summer -06 on Cut ‘n Paste Records) but mostly concentrated in writing new songs for the upcoming fullength album.
The recording sessions start in August and once again Carl Vikman is the mastermind of sound.
Yours sincerely
/ Traktor
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Genre: Chaos/Screamo
Location: Sweden/Eskilstuna
Website: www.traktorbiz.com
Email: info@traktorbiz.com
Releases:
Lights
The Gods Own Zilla Session
Same
Downloads:
Why When How What - MP3
Interviews:
fomp.de
Shows:
04.12.2008 - Ansbach, 13 Eins
05.12.2008 - Weiden, Juz
06.12.2008 - Heidenheim, Juze Treff 9
07.12.2008 - Linz (AT), Stadtwerkstatt
08.12.2008 - Leitersdorf (AT), Rotes Gugl
10.12.2008 - Luxemburg (L), Verso
11.12.2008 - Köln, Sonic Ballroom
12.12.2008 - Berlin, Lokal