Martin Sweet
| Martin Sweet | |
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| Birth name | Martin Hosselton |
| Born | 1979 |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Hard rock Glam metal |
| Occupations | Musician, Guitarist |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
| Associated acts | Crashdïet |
| Website | Official Crashdïet website Official myspace |
Martin Sweet (born Martin Hosselton in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish guitarist most famous for being the lead guitarist for the Swedish Glam metal band Crashdïet.
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Career
Sweet joined the Swedish sleaze band, Crashdïet in 2002 as their guitarist when the then-frontman, Dave Lepard decided to reform the band with new members. The band released their self-titled EP in 2003, and their first full length album, "Rest in Sleaze" in 2005. The album spawned the singles; "Riot in Everyone", "Knokk 'Em Down", "Breakin' the Chainz", and "It's a Miracle". Tragically, the bands singer, Dave Lepard was found dead January 20, 2006, he had committed suicide. The band decided to go there separate ways after Lepard's death, but later decided to carry on the Crashdïet legacy and keep Dave's spirit alive. The band announced their new singer, H. Olliver Twisted on January 21 2007 on the firs Rest In Sleaze festival that's dedicated to Dave. The band released one album with Twisted as their singer, "The Unattractive Revolution". The album features the singles; "In the Raw" and "Falling Rain". Twisted was let go/left Crashdïet on July 13, 2008, and the band are currently looking for a replacement. Simon Cruz filled in the position of singer in 2009, after leaving band, Jailbait.
Discography
With Crashdïet
- Rest in Sleaze (2005)
- The Unattractive Revolution (2007)
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