New Wave Of Swedish Sleeze Metal

For those of you following the scene, who is your favorite band. I've included a poll, so please vote or write in a favorite not listed, so I can check 'em out. With the exception of the incredible CrashDiet, I've only recently begun to listen to most of these bands. I can't believe what I've been missing.

BTW, CrashDiet got my vote. Matthew Sweet is an awesome songwriter. However, I really like the latest releases from Babylon Bombs and Gemini Five. I also ordered Hardcore Superstar's new one based on the strength of two songs, "Into Debauchery" and "Beg For It".

I said HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, i love their last 3 albums and their live dvd from 2005. Right now i have a t/shirt on by them and i saw them live a year ago. They kicked ass.
I like CRASHDIET too, they are more glam metal then sleazy in my opinion and i like their debut album, first 7 single and first demo the most. Their second album was a little darker and their new album, is okay again. I like the last CRAZY LIXX album very much, only have that one. Sound more like melodic hard rock to me then sleazy.

I like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR the most but only their last 3 albums and their live dvd from 2005. Saw them live a year ago and they kicked ass. Right now i have a tshirt on by them, from BEG FOR IT.
About CRASHDIET, they are more GLAM METAL then Sleazy to me, and i like specialy their first single, demo and first album.
CRAZY LIXX i only have their last album, more melodic hard rock then sleazy again but they are good.
I dont know if you know NASTY IDOLS but they released a killer album last year, BOYS TOWN. They are one of the first sleazy&glam bands from Sweden and influenced many of the bands of today. PARADICE is an other cool band.
And DIRTY PENNY from the States sound a lot like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR last 3 albums.

I went with Hardcore Superstar out of those listed.Great band! I also really like Black Rain,I think they're from Sweden as well.

Hardcore Superstar for me.

Of those listed, I've only heard Crashdiet and Hardcore Superstar, and even then I only have one disc from each band (REST IN SLEAZE by Crashdiet and the self titled by H.S.)... both are good but I think I'd give Hardcore Superstar the nod.

I basically wish to entirely echo Freddy's sentiments. I also caught Hardcore Superstar at Donington last year, they're a great live band.

I'd rank those five thusly:

Hardcore Superstar
Babylon Bombs
Gemini Five
Crazy Lixx
Crashdiet

I have all the Crashdiet albums but they just don't do much for me. Not bad but nothing that makes them stand out either IMO.

krokus wrote:

I like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR the most but only their last 3 albums and their live dvd from 2005. Saw them live a year ago and they kicked ass. Right now i have a tshirt on by them, from BEG FOR IT.
About CRASHDIET, they are more GLAM METAL then Sleazy to me, and i like specialy their first single, demo and first album.
CRAZY LIXX i only have their last album, more melodic hard rock then sleazy again but they are good.
I dont know if you know NASTY IDOLS but they released a killer album last year, BOYS TOWN. They are one of the first sleazy&glam bands from Sweden and influenced many of the bands of today. PARADICE is an other cool band.
And DIRTY PENNY from the States sound a lot like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR last 3 albums.

Yeah, Krokus, I think I'll definitely like Hardcore Superstar. Looking forward to receiving "Beg For It" in the mail. "Into Debauchery" is excellent. I agree with your assessment of Crazy Lixx. They sound more like a Def Leppard than a Skid Row or Guns N Roses. Oh, and thanks for the recommendations, I will definitely check out Nasty Idols and Paradice. I listened to Dirty Penny's first cd, it was ok, but there was something about it that just didn't quite do it for me.

Smindas wrote:

I basically wish to entirely echo Freddy's sentiments. I also caught Hardcore Superstar at Donington last year, they're a great live band.

I think I'll defintely dive a little deeper into Hardcore Superstar's catalogue. Thanks.

No Wig Wam?

TheNazgul wrote:

No Wig Wam?

Wig Wam is awesome, but they are from Norway, so I didn't think I should include them.

Yeah, but they fit the sound so well. I was kidding though.

I went with HCSS. It was a tough choice though. I would rank the list:

Hardcore Superstar
Gemini Five
Babylon Bombs
Crazy Lixx
Crashdiet

I haven't heard any of these bands.

nevermore wrote:

I haven't heard any of these bands.

Me neither. Although judging by the results, Hardcore Superstar are the ones to check out. *sigh* so much music, so little $$$...

MetalGuy71 wrote:

nevermore wrote:

I haven't heard any of these bands.

Me neither. Although judging by the results, Hardcore Superstar are the ones to check out. *sigh* so much music, so little $$$...

Same here. I'll check 'em out sooner or later.

Crashdiet are my favourites. Though haven't heard a great deal of any of them.

JBall_Z wrote:

krokus wrote:

I like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR the most but only their last 3 albums and their live dvd from 2005. Saw them live a year ago and they kicked ass. Right now i have a tshirt on by them, from BEG FOR IT.
About CRASHDIET, they are more GLAM METAL then Sleazy to me, and i like specialy their first single, demo and first album.
CRAZY LIXX i only have their last album, more melodic hard rock then sleazy again but they are good.
I dont know if you know NASTY IDOLS but they released a killer album last year, BOYS TOWN. They are one of the first sleazy&glam bands from Sweden and influenced many of the bands of today. PARADICE is an other cool band.
And DIRTY PENNY from the States sound a lot like HARDCORE SUPERSTAR last 3 albums.

Yeah, Krokus, I think I'll definitely like Hardcore Superstar. Looking forward to receiving "Beg For It" in the mail. "Into Debauchery" is excellent. I agree with your assessment of Crazy Lixx. They sound more like a Def Leppard than a Skid Row or Guns N Roses. Oh, and thanks for the recommendations, I will definitely check out Nasty Idols and Paradice. I listened to Dirty Penny's first cd, it was ok, but there was something about it that just didn't quite do it for me.

Yeah, CRAZY LIXX are closer to the sound of DEF LEPPARD and other hard rock bands, and less like SKID ROW, LA GUNS, GNR, or FASTER Pu$$ycat for exemple.
I dont have the first DIRTY PENNY album, but i like their second album, check it out. Also MISS CRAZY are a great band.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

nevermore wrote:

I haven't heard any of these bands.

Me neither. Although judging by the results, Hardcore Superstar are the ones to check out. *sigh* so much music, so little $$$...

I like HCSS a lot. Probably the first cd Toho recommended to me was the S/T. I got it after Beg for It but it is better. I think the new HCSS - Split your lip is out jan 2011.

I dont think you can go wrong with Gemini Five either (minus their second cd).

DANGER or The Poodles maybe, but since they are not on the list I went with CrashDiet

Stormspell, you're right, I should have put The Poodles on the list. I haven't heard of Danger. I'll check them out along with Miss Crazy recommended by Krokus. Thanks.