Martin Gustafsson
Martin Gustafsson
PREVIOUS CLIENTS (A selection)
Avatarium
More than ten years ago with founding Avatarium, Candlemass icon Leif Edling made the doom metal world even darker and ultimately a more interesting place. Over the next years, they released two EP’s, four critically acclaimed full-length albums, and the live DVD “An Evening With Avatarium – Live in Stockholm”. Edling eventually left Avatarium due to health issues, but the band forged onward, and 2022 found them capping off a prolific decade with their latest album and AFM Records debut, “Death, Where Is Your Sting”.
Following the much-acclaimed record release, lauded by fans and music press worldwide and numerous live appearances at prestigious festivals or on tour with acts such as Swallow The Sun, early 2025 will see the Swedish doom maestros even double down on all expections! On January 25, 2025 their new album “Between You, God, The Devil and The Dead” finally will be released and Republic 66 will be handling all PR and promotion in Sweden.
Press photo: Niklas Palmklint
CRANK
”In the year twenty-twenty-two, a new gang hit the scene, and it ain't for you. Crank is the name, and they're here to reign, with a sound so loud, it'll drive you insane. Tyrant on guitar and vocals, with a voice like a knife, Motokobra on bass, shaking the night. Guitarist is a Savage, don't you dare cross his path, and Johnny Rocker on drums, with thunderous wrath. They play the hardest rock ‘n’ roll, and it'll take control of your soul. Their filthy biker image, it ain't just for show, they'll take on the weak, and make them bow down low. Crank will rule the world, with fear in their eyes, and the sound of their music will reach the skies. So if you know what's good for you, stay out of Crank's way, or you'll be through!” – Tyrant (Crank)
Photo Necroshorns
XORSIST
Xorsist, a trio from Stockholm aged 18-21, specializes in classic Swedish death metal. This distinct style, shaped in the early '90s with pioneers like Entombed and Dismember, is a genre that Xorsist has embraced fully. Despite not even being born during that era, the band is committed to carrying on this proud tradition internationally. Swedish death metal, darker and less polished than its American counterpart (Morbid Angel, Deicide etc.), aligns perfectly with Xorsist's preferences. On October 6th, Xorsist released their new album “At The Somber Steps To Serenity” through the American label Prosthetic Records, renowned for releasing hundreds of metal albums since 1998. Despite the band's youth, this marks their second full-length album, following the independent release of “Deadly Possession” last year. The freshly released “At The Somber Steps To Serenity”, produced by Tomas Skogsberg, has garnered universal acclaim from metal critics. If you're a fan of classic Swedish death metal, fasten your seatbelts and join the ride!
OSLO ESS
With their roots in the punk and hardcore scene, this bunch of Norwegian/Swedish great minds decided to find their own unique sound and expression with the attitude of Cali punk and Scandinavian action rock, combined with the Swedish pop tradition where strong melodies and epic choruses are the key to a great song – no matter the genre. The result of this brilliant mix was Olso Ess.Since the first album "Uleste bøker og utgåtte sko" was released in 2011 Oslo Ess has delivered the goods with TWO albums peaking as NUMBER ONE on the Norwegian album list (2012 and 2014), several sold out shows in Norway and TWO nominations as Best rock group at the Norwegian Grammy awards called Spellemannprisen (2011 and 2018).
