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| name = Satanic Surfers
| name = Satanic Surfers
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| genre = [[Skate Punk]]
| genre = [[Skate Punk]]
| occupation =
| occupation =
| years_active = 1989&ndash;2007; 2014-
| years_active = 1989–2007; 2014–present
| label = [[Burning Heart Records]]<br>[[Bad Taste Records]]
| label = [[Burning Heart Records]]<br>[[Bad Taste Records]]
| associated_acts =
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Satanic Surfers was formed in fall, 1989 by vocalist Erik Kronwall and drummer Rodrigo Alfaro. Soon after, Frederik Jakobsen and Magnus Blixtberg joined on guitar, while Tomek Sokolowski took on bass duties.
Satanic Surfers was formed in fall, 1989 by vocalist Erik Kronwall and drummer Rodrigo Alfaro. Soon after, Frederik Jakobsen and Magnus Blixtberg joined on guitar, while Tomek Sokolowski took on bass duties.


The band did not release their debut album until 1993. Named ''Skate to Hell'', the record was the first release issued by [[Bad Taste Records]]. Ulf Eriksson replaced Erik on vocals for 1994's ''Keep Out'' on [[Burning Heart Records]]. When he in turn left the group, Alfaro became the group's vocalist while keeping drumming duties.<ref name=amg>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p206477/biography|pure_url=yes}} Satanic Surfers] at [[Allmusic]]</ref>
The band did not release their debut album until 1993. Named ''Skate to Hell'', the record was the first release issued by [[Bad Taste Records]]. Ulf Eriksson replaced Erik on vocals for 1994's ''Keep Out'' on [[Burning Heart Records]]. When he in turn left the group, Alfaro became the group's vocalist while keeping drumming duties.<ref name=amg>[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p206477/biography|pure_url=yes}} Satanic Surfers] at [[AllMusic]]</ref>


After three more LPs on Burning Heart and several lineup changes, the group returned to Bad Taste for two releases in 2000. After 2002's ''Unconsciously Confined'', the group added bassist Andy Dahlström and drummer Robert Samsonovitz, and issued their final album, 2005's ''Taste the Poison''. They disbanded in 2007.<ref name=amg/>
After three more LPs on Burning Heart and several lineup changes, the group returned to Bad Taste for two releases in 2000. After 2002's ''Unconsciously Confined'', the group added bassist Andy Dahlström and drummer Robert Samsonovitz, and issued their final album, 2005's ''Taste the Poison''. They disbanded in 2007.<ref name=amg/>


After receiving an offer from [[Amnesia Rockfest]] in 2014, the band announced that they would reunite for the 2015 summer festival circuit.<ref>http://www.bigbombo.com/en/interviews/2015/04/22/interview-with-satanic-surfers-skatepunk-gods-are-back/</ref> Including Amnesia Rockfest and Spanish [[Resurrection Fest]], first festival which announced the reunion,<ref>http://www.resurrectionfest.es/en/new-bands-for-resurrection-fest-2015-korn-refused-and-many-more/</ref> the band's Facebook page now lists 12 tour dates between May 8 and August 16.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/satanic.surfers.official?fref=ts</ref>
After receiving an offer from [[Amnesia Rockfest]] in 2014, the band announced that they would reunite for the 2015 summer festival circuit.<ref>[http://www.bigbombo.com/en/interviews/2015/04/22/interview-with-satanic-surfers-skatepunk-gods-are-back/] {{dead link|date=September 2020}}</ref> Including Amnesia Rockfest and Spanish [[Resurrection Fest]], first festival which announced the reunion,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.resurrectionfest.es/new-bands-for-resurrection-fest-2015-korn-refused-and-many-more/?lang=en|title=New bands for RESURRECTION FEST 2015: KoRn, Refused and many more|date=17 December 2014|website=Resurrectionfest.es|accessdate=8 September 2020}}</ref> the band's Facebook page now lists 12 tour dates between May 8 and August 16.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/satanic.surfers.official/|title=Satanic Surfers|website=Facebook.com|accessdate=8 September 2020}}</ref>


In September 2017, the band announced on Instagram that they are recording a new album.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BZEnloiF39j/</ref>
In September 2017, the band announced on Instagram that they are recording a new album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BZEnloiF39j/|title=Satanic Surfers on Instagram: “New album in the making. DAY 1: Tracking drums. Stefan rules! #satanicsurfers”|website=Instagram.com|accessdate=8 September 2020}}</ref> ''Back from Hell'' was duly released in 2018.


==Members==
==Members==
⚫
;Current

⚫
;Current members
*Rodrigo Alfaro - drums (1989-2001, 2019-present), vocals (1994-2007, 2014-present)
*Rodrigo Alfaro - drums (1989-2001, 2019-present), vocals (1994-2007, 2014-present)
*Magnus Blixtberg - guitar (1993-2006, 2014-present)
*Magnus Blixtberg - guitar (1993-2006, 2014-present)
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*Andy Dahlström - bass (2003-2007, 2014-present)
*Andy Dahlström - bass (2003-2007, 2014-present)


;Former members
;Former
*Erik Kronwall - vocals (1989-1994)
*Erik Kronwall - vocals (1989-1994)
*Ulf Eriksson - vocals (1994)
*Ulf Eriksson - vocals (1994)
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==Discography==
==Discography==
;Studio albums
;Studio albums

*''[[Hero of Our Time]]'' ([[Theologian Records|Theologian]]/Burning Heart, 1996)
*''[[Hero of Our Time]]'' ([[Theologian Records|Theologian]]/Burning Heart, 1996)
*''[[666 Motor Inn]]'' (Burning Heart, 1997)
*''[[666 Motor Inn]]'' (Burning Heart, 1997)
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*''Unconsciously Confined'' ([[Hopeless Records|Hopeless]]/Bad Taste, 2002)
*''Unconsciously Confined'' ([[Hopeless Records|Hopeless]]/Bad Taste, 2002)
*''Taste the Poison'' (Bad Taste, 2005)
*''Taste the Poison'' (Bad Taste, 2005)
* ''Back from Hell'' (Mondo Macabre Records ,2018)
* ''Back from Hell'' (Mondo Macabre Records, 2018)


;Other albums
;Other albums
*''Meathook love'' (Demotape 1991)
*''Meathook Love'' (Demotape 1991)
*''Skate to Hell'' EP ([[Bad Taste Records]], 1993)
*''Skate to Hell'' EP ([[Bad Taste Records]], 1993)
*''Keep Out'' EP ([[Burning Heart Records]], 1994)
*''Keep Out'' EP ([[Burning Heart Records]], 1994)
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 21:42, 8 September 2020

Satanic Surfers
Satanic Surfers – Wilwarin Festival 2015 03
Satanic Surfers – Wilwarin Festival 2015 03
Background information
OriginSweden
GenresSkate Punk
Years active1989–2007; 2014–present
LabelsBurning Heart Records
Bad Taste Records
MembersRodrigo Alfaro
Magnus Blixtberg
Max Huddén
Andy Dahlström
Past membersErik Kronwall
Ulf Eriksson
Tomek Sokołowski
Mathias Blixtberg
Martin Svensson
Robert Samsonovitz
Frederik Jakobsen
Stefan Larsson
Websitesatanic-surfers.com [2]

Satanic Surfers are a Swedish punk rock band from Lund, Skåne.

History

Satanic Surfers was formed in fall, 1989 by vocalist Erik Kronwall and drummer Rodrigo Alfaro. Soon after, Frederik Jakobsen and Magnus Blixtberg joined on guitar, while Tomek Sokolowski took on bass duties.

The band did not release their debut album until 1993. Named Skate to Hell, the record was the first release issued by Bad Taste Records. Ulf Eriksson replaced Erik on vocals for 1994's Keep Out on Burning Heart Records. When he in turn left the group, Alfaro became the group's vocalist while keeping drumming duties.[1]

After three more LPs on Burning Heart and several lineup changes, the group returned to Bad Taste for two releases in 2000. After 2002's Unconsciously Confined, the group added bassist Andy Dahlström and drummer Robert Samsonovitz, and issued their final album, 2005's Taste the Poison. They disbanded in 2007.[1]

After receiving an offer from Amnesia Rockfest in 2014, the band announced that they would reunite for the 2015 summer festival circuit.[2] Including Amnesia Rockfest and Spanish Resurrection Fest, first festival which announced the reunion,[3] the band's Facebook page now lists 12 tour dates between May 8 and August 16.[4]

In September 2017, the band announced on Instagram that they are recording a new album.[5] Back from Hell was duly released in 2018.

Members

Current
  • Rodrigo Alfaro - drums (1989-2001, 2019-present), vocals (1994-2007, 2014-present)
  • Magnus Blixtberg - guitar (1993-2006, 2014-present)
  • Max Huddén - guitar (2016-present)
  • Andy Dahlström - bass (2003-2007, 2014-present)
Former
  • Erik Kronwall - vocals (1989-1994)
  • Ulf Eriksson - vocals (1994)
  • Fredrik Jakobsen - guitar (1989-2007)
  • Dana Johansson - guitar (2006-2007, 2014-2016)
  • Tomek Sokołowski - bass (1989-1999)
  • Mathias Blixtberg - bass (1999-2003)
  • Martin Svensson - drums (2001-2002)
  • Robert Samsonovitz - drums (2004-2007)
  • Stefan Larsson - drums (2015-2019)
Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
  • Hero of Our Time (Theologian/Burning Heart, 1996)
  • 666 Motor Inn (Burning Heart, 1997)
  • Going Nowhere Fast (Epitaph/Burning Heart, 1999)
  • Fragments and Fractions (Bad Taste, 2000)
  • Unconsciously Confined (Hopeless/Bad Taste, 2002)
  • Taste the Poison (Bad Taste, 2005)
  • Back from Hell (Mondo Macabre Records, 2018)
Other albums

References

  1. ^ a b Satanic Surfers at AllMusic
  2. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  3. ^ "New bands for RESURRECTION FEST 2015: KoRn, Refused and many more". Resurrectionfest.es. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Satanic Surfers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  5. ^ "Satanic Surfers on Instagram: "New album in the making. DAY 1: Tracking drums. Stefan rules! #satanicsurfers"". Instagram.com. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
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