BiografieThe band Persuader was formed in 1997.
The direction of the music was and still is Heavy Metal all the way, later with a more aggressive attitud. In 1998 the band recorded the demo ”Visions and Dreams” which got some really good reviews from different magazines and internetzines.
LNP read about the band in Close-up magazine wich after some negotiating led to a record-deal. In early 2000 the debutalbum ”The Hunter” was recorded, and following the release the response was overvelming. Many good reviews and featurings as ”Best Newcomer 2000” on various webzines things were looking very bright for the band. However, before it´s release, Loud ´N´ Proud Records were shutdown caused by economic difficulties. The album was only properly released in France through Nothing To Say, leaving the band with a higly acclaimed record that was virtually impossible to get hold of. In 2001, due to personal differences, the band decided to move on without guitarist Pekka Kiviaho. However, Jens knew this guitarplayer from school (Emil Norberg) who we decided to audition. We all got along good from the start so the band was once again alive and kicking. A three song promo and a couple of gigs went by when in a twist of fate Jens read about the Young Metal Gods competition sponsored by Noise Int. and we sent the promo to them. We were voted number one in Europe and won the finals in Bochum/Germany in May..... We recorded the new album for Noise Int. between Sept. 16 to Oct. 6. And that is where we are right now. Buy the album on February 2!

Quelle: http://www.persuader.nuDiscografie"The Hunter" CD 2000

"Evolution Purgatory" CD 2004
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