Last Autumn's Dream
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Last Autumn's Dream is a hard rock band formed in 2002 by vocalist and keyboardist Mikael Erlandsson
from Sweden and guitarist Andy Malecek
from the German hard rock band Fair Warning.
When searching for other band members, they asked bassist John Levén
, drummer Ian Haugland
and keyboardist Mic Michaeli
, all from the band Europe
, if they were interested to be part of this new musical project and since that moment the band began working on their self-titled debut album, which was released in 2003.
By the time they began working on their second album, II, Europe had reunited, and Last Autumn's Dream had to replace Levén, Haugland and Michaeli with Marcel Jacob
(Talisman
), Jamie Borger
(Talisman
, Treat
) and Thomas Lassar (Crystal Blue), respectively. II was released in 2005.
Thomas Lassar left the band after II, paring the band down to a quartet
. The band then released the albums Winter in Paradise in 2006 and Saturn Skyline in 2007.
On June 6, 2007, the band released their first greatest hits album, Impressions: The Very Best of LAD, an exclusive released for the Japanese market. The band performed at the United Forces of Rock festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany on September 30, 2007 alongside Joe Lynn Turner
, Stan Bush, White Wolf, Soul Doctor, Human Zoo and Danger Danger
.
The band released their fifth studio album, Hunting Shadows in Japan on February 22, 2008 as well as the live album Live in Germany 2007.
The sixth album release from Last Autumn's Dream is called Dreamcatcher
was released for Japan on December 24, 2008 and was out in Europe on January 26, 2009.
On July 21, 2009, Marcel Jacob committed suicide. He was 45 years old. Nalle Påhlsson was brought in as his replacement.
The band's seventh and eighth albums, A Touch of Heaven and Yes, were both released in 2010.
Mikael Erlandsson
Mikael Erlandsson is a singer, songwriter and keyboardist born in Gothenburg, Sweden. He recorded four solo albums which has also been released in Japan and the Far East...
from Sweden and guitarist Andy Malecek
Andy Malecek
Andy Malecek is a German guitarist who has played in the bands Fair Warning and Last Autumn's Dream.- Childhood :Andy Malecek was born on the 28 June 1964 in Berlin. He showed interest in music from a young age and took up guitar at the age of 13. His passion for music was evident as he never lost...
from the German hard rock band Fair Warning.
When searching for other band members, they asked bassist John Levén
John Levén
John Gunnar Levén is the bassist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums....
, drummer Ian Haugland
Ian Haugland
Håkan Jan "Ian" Haugland is the drummer in the Swedish rock band Europe. When he was eight months old, he and his family moved to the Swedish suburb Märsta. He joined Europe in the summer of 1984, replacing Tony Reno. Previously Haugland had played in a number of bands, including Trilogy, where...
and keyboardist Mic Michaeli
Mic Michaeli
Gunnar Mathias "Mic" Michaeli is the keyboardist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Like many of the other Europe members he grew up in Stockholm suburb Upplands Väsby...
, all from the band Europe
Europe (band)
Europe is a Swedish rock band formed in Upplands Väsby in 1979 under the name Force by vocalist Joey Tempest, guitarist John Norum and drummer Tony Reno. Although widely associated with glam metal, the band's sound incorporates heavy metal and hard rock elements...
, if they were interested to be part of this new musical project and since that moment the band began working on their self-titled debut album, which was released in 2003.
By the time they began working on their second album, II, Europe had reunited, and Last Autumn's Dream had to replace Levén, Haugland and Michaeli with Marcel Jacob
Marcel Jacob
Marcel Karl Jacob was a Swedish musician, best known as the bassist in the hard rock bands Talisman and Last Autumn's Dream.-Biography:In 1978, Jacob formed the band Rising Force together with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen...
(Talisman
Talisman (band)
Talisman was a Swedish hard rock band characterized by an international melodic/powerful sound.-1980s - Getting together:Talisman was formed by bass player Marcel Jacob, who had previously played with Rising Force, John Norum Group and Power.While Jacob was playing with John Norum, he started...
), Jamie Borger
Jamie Borger
Jamie Borger, born May 28, 1964, is a Swedish drummer who has played in the bands Talisman, Treat and Last Autumn's Dream. Over the years, he also has recorded with Alfonzetti, Adam Thompson, Baltimore, Human Clay, Swedish Erotica and Jeff Scott Soto....
(Talisman
Talisman (band)
Talisman was a Swedish hard rock band characterized by an international melodic/powerful sound.-1980s - Getting together:Talisman was formed by bass player Marcel Jacob, who had previously played with Rising Force, John Norum Group and Power.While Jacob was playing with John Norum, he started...
, Treat
Treat (band)
Treat is a melodic-rock band from Stockholm, Sweden. In the second half of the 1980s they had national as well as international successes with songs like "Too wild", "Get you on the run", "Ride me high", "World of promises" and "Party all over"....
) and Thomas Lassar (Crystal Blue), respectively. II was released in 2005.
Thomas Lassar left the band after II, paring the band down to a quartet
Quartet
In music, a quartet is a method of instrumentation , used to perform a musical composition, and consisting of four parts.-Western art music:...
. The band then released the albums Winter in Paradise in 2006 and Saturn Skyline in 2007.
On June 6, 2007, the band released their first greatest hits album, Impressions: The Very Best of LAD, an exclusive released for the Japanese market. The band performed at the United Forces of Rock festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany on September 30, 2007 alongside Joe Lynn Turner
Joe Lynn Turner
Joe Lynn Turner , is an American rock singer, known for his works with Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force, Deep Purple. From the late 1990s, he continued to perform in a large number of solo albums and other studio projects...
, Stan Bush, White Wolf, Soul Doctor, Human Zoo and Danger Danger
Danger Danger
Danger Danger is an American glam metal band, formed in 1987 in Queens, New York. Despite enjoying moderate success in the U.S. with their debut album Danger Danger, the band vanished from the radar due to legal problems and changes in its line-up....
.
The band released their fifth studio album, Hunting Shadows in Japan on February 22, 2008 as well as the live album Live in Germany 2007.
The sixth album release from Last Autumn's Dream is called Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher (Last Autumn's Dream album)
Dreamcatcher is the sixth studio album by hard rock band Last Autumn's Dream released by Marquee Avalon in Japan on December 24, 2008 and meanwhile Escape Music have it in their schedule to be out for Europe on January 26, 2009.-Track listing:...
was released for Japan on December 24, 2008 and was out in Europe on January 26, 2009.
On July 21, 2009, Marcel Jacob committed suicide. He was 45 years old. Nalle Påhlsson was brought in as his replacement.
The band's seventh and eighth albums, A Touch of Heaven and Yes, were both released in 2010.
Current members
- Mikael ErlandssonMikael ErlandssonMikael Erlandsson is a singer, songwriter and keyboardist born in Gothenburg, Sweden. He recorded four solo albums which has also been released in Japan and the Far East...
- Vocals and keyboards - Andy MalecekAndy MalecekAndy Malecek is a German guitarist who has played in the bands Fair Warning and Last Autumn's Dream.- Childhood :Andy Malecek was born on the 28 June 1964 in Berlin. He showed interest in music from a young age and took up guitar at the age of 13. His passion for music was evident as he never lost...
- Guitar - Jamie BorgerJamie BorgerJamie Borger, born May 28, 1964, is a Swedish drummer who has played in the bands Talisman, Treat and Last Autumn's Dream. Over the years, he also has recorded with Alfonzetti, Adam Thompson, Baltimore, Human Clay, Swedish Erotica and Jeff Scott Soto....
− Drums - Nalle Påhlsson − Bass
Former members
- Mic MichaeliMic MichaeliGunnar Mathias "Mic" Michaeli is the keyboardist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Like many of the other Europe members he grew up in Stockholm suburb Upplands Väsby...
- Keyboards - Ian HauglandIan HauglandHåkan Jan "Ian" Haugland is the drummer in the Swedish rock band Europe. When he was eight months old, he and his family moved to the Swedish suburb Märsta. He joined Europe in the summer of 1984, replacing Tony Reno. Previously Haugland had played in a number of bands, including Trilogy, where...
- Drums - John LevénJohn LevénJohn Gunnar Levén is the bassist in the Swedish rock band Europe. Levén and vocalist Joey Tempest are the only band members who have performed on all of Europe's studio albums....
- Bass - Thomas Lassar - Keyboards
- Marcel JacobMarcel JacobMarcel Karl Jacob was a Swedish musician, best known as the bassist in the hard rock bands Talisman and Last Autumn's Dream.-Biography:In 1978, Jacob formed the band Rising Force together with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen...
− Bass
Studio albums
- Last Autumn's Dream (2003)
- II (2005)
- Winter in Paradise (2006)
- Saturn Skyline (2007)
- Hunting Shadows (2008)
- DreamcatcherDreamcatcher (Last Autumn's Dream album)Dreamcatcher is the sixth studio album by hard rock band Last Autumn's Dream released by Marquee Avalon in Japan on December 24, 2008 and meanwhile Escape Music have it in their schedule to be out for Europe on January 26, 2009.-Track listing:...
(2009) - A Touch of Heaven (2010)
- Yes (2010)
Compilation albums
- Impressions: The Very Best of LAD (Japanese market) (2007)
- Impressions: The Very Best of LAD (German market) (2008)
Various Artist compilations
- Various Artist - Fireworks Magazine Number issue 27 2CD Sampler (2007)
- Various Artist - Fireworks Magazine Number issue 35 2CD Sampler (2009)
Promo videos
- I Don't Want to Hurt You from Winter in Paradise.