Run Level Zero
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Run Level Zero is a Swedish electro-industrial
group formed in January 1999 by Hans Åkerman and Fredrik Solenberg. Current line-up is Hans Åkerman (vocals
), Ville Hising (keyboards
) and Ola Sundell
(live drums
).
in Linköping, Sweden. The label Memento Materia
was present at the gig and signed Run Level Zero for the rest of the world shortly afterwards.
on the Future Perfect tour in Europe.
(SAMA). Meanwhile the MCD In Between was released in Europe. Experimenting was being done with electric guitar and acoustic drums on stage. In August this year Fredrik Solenberg decided to leave the band. Run Level Zero went back to being an all electronic outfit. In late September new member Ville Hising joined the band.
, S.P.O.C.K
and Elegant Machinery
) joined in to assist in the final production.
In the autumn of 2004 Run Level Zero went on a European tour with Assemblage 23
and Rotersand
. Countries toured were Germany, United Kingdom, Holland, Switzerland and Austria. On the tour RLZ brought their new EP And Thus We Walked. The disc featured three brand new songs and remixes from Interlace, Rotersand
and X-Fusion
.
doing some (light!) guitar work.
During the year Run Level Zero did gigs in Denmark, Norway, Germany and other countries as well as doing remixes for Orange Sector
, Pzychobitch
and others.
and continued with gigs in Madrid and Sweden.
The third album Arctic Noise was finalized with some help from producer Kristian Petterson.
Electro-industrial
Electro-industrial is a music genre drawing on EBM and post-industrial that developed in the mid-1980s. While EBM has a minimal structure and clean production, electro-industrial has a deep, complex and layered sound. The style was pioneered by Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, and other groups,...
group formed in January 1999 by Hans Åkerman and Fredrik Solenberg. Current line-up is Hans Åkerman (vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
), Ville Hising (keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
) and Ola Sundell
Ola Sundell
Ola Sundell is a Swedish politician of the Moderate Party, member of the Riksdag since 1994.-References:...
(live drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
).
1999
Run Level Zero was formed in January 1999 in Stockholm/Sweden by Hans Åkerman and Fredrik Solenberg. By that time they had already been making music together during four years under different names and musical directions.2000
In August 2000 Run Level Zero signed with indie label DSBP for the North American market. The very first live appearance for Run Level Zero took place in September as they were opening for PsychePsyche (band)
Psyche are a Canadian dark synthpop band, now based in Germany. They are centered on singer Darrin Huss, who has been the only constant member, with various line-ups including his brother Stephen Huss, later followed by David Kristian, Per-Anders Kurenbach, and Remi Szyszka, all recording albums...
in Linköping, Sweden. The label Memento Materia
Memento Materia
Memento Materia is a Swedish record label focusing on synth-, electro- and futurepop, although it also released some EBM in the 1990s. Its first release was in January 1992, and the label had put out 87 releases...
was present at the gig and signed Run Level Zero for the rest of the world shortly afterwards.
2001
In January 2001 Run Level Zero went into the studio to record their highly anticipated debut album Symbol of Submission, which also was released in August the same year. By the end of the year Run Level Zero got the opportunity to support VNV NationVNV Nation
VNV Nation are a British/Irish electronic music band originally from Dublin, Ireland and Essex, United Kingdom and now based in Hamburg, Germany. They combine elements of electro-industrial, trance, synthpop and electronic body music . The members are Ronan Harris and Mark Jackson...
on the Future Perfect tour in Europe.
2002
In March 2002 Run Level Zero was awarded 'Best Newcomer of the Year ' at the Scandinavian Alternative Music AwardsScandinavian Alternative Music Awards
Scandinavian Alternative Music Awards , was a music festival and award ceremony for electronic music held each year in Gothenburg between 1998 and 2007....
(SAMA). Meanwhile the MCD In Between was released in Europe. Experimenting was being done with electric guitar and acoustic drums on stage. In August this year Fredrik Solenberg decided to leave the band. Run Level Zero went back to being an all electronic outfit. In late September new member Ville Hising joined the band.
2003
Run Level Zero once again entered the studio to record new material for the Walk the psycho(path) album. In May producer Kristian Pettersson (known for producing bands like Cat Rapes DogCat Rapes Dog
Cat Rapes Dog is a Swedish electropunk-, ebm- and heavy metal band, formed in 1984 by Joel Rydström and Magnus Fransson.-History:Cat Rapes Dog started out in the mid 80s with some demo releases...
, S.P.O.C.K
S.P.O.C.K
S.P.O.C.K is a Swedish synthpop-band which formed around 1988.-Background:The band's original lineup was songwriter Eddie Bengtsson , Finn Albertsson, and vocalist Alexander Hofman...
and Elegant Machinery
Elegant Machinery
Elegant Machinery is a Swedish synthpop band. Borrowing heavily from the likes of Depeche Mode, they are one of few recent bands dedicated to making traditional synthpop music...
) joined in to assist in the final production.
2004
January 2004 Minuswelt signs Run Level Zero for Germany/Austria/Switzerland - finally good distribution in Europe for RLZ. The album Walk the Psycho[path] was released world wide by DSBP/Memento Materia and Minuswelt. Minuswelt also re-released the RLZ debut Symbol of Submission. Live drummer Ola Sundell joined the crew.In the autumn of 2004 Run Level Zero went on a European tour with Assemblage 23
Assemblage 23
Assemblage 23 is an electronic act from the United States, currently based in Seattle. It was founded in 1988 by Tom Shear who writes the music and lyrics and does the recording himself.-1980s–1990s :...
and Rotersand
Rotersand
Rotersand is a German electronic music act, formed in September 2002 by musician/producer Gun and singer Rascal with dance music producer/DJ Krischan J.E. Wesenberg joining them shortly after...
. Countries toured were Germany, United Kingdom, Holland, Switzerland and Austria. On the tour RLZ brought their new EP And Thus We Walked. The disc featured three brand new songs and remixes from Interlace, Rotersand
Rotersand
Rotersand is a German electronic music act, formed in September 2002 by musician/producer Gun and singer Rascal with dance music producer/DJ Krischan J.E. Wesenberg joining them shortly after...
and X-Fusion
X-Fusion
X-Fusion is the name of a solo electronic music project by German Musician, Producer & DJ, Jan L. He began releasing acid house tracks in 1988, and by 2000, the project had become an aggrotech project. To this date, X-Fusion has released 14 albums....
.
2005
Run Level Zero started to record their 3rd studio album - this time with producer Oscar Holter and Lars AnderssonLars Andersson
Lars Andersson may refer to:* Laurentius Andreae , Swedish clergyman and scholar* Lars Andersson i Hedensbyn , Swedish politician*Lars Andersson...
doing some (light!) guitar work.
During the year Run Level Zero did gigs in Denmark, Norway, Germany and other countries as well as doing remixes for Orange Sector
Orange Sector
Orange Sector is the name of a German EBM band from Hannover, Germany.- Discography :* Albums** The War Comes Home ** Faith ** Flashback ** Kids in America ** Love It! ** Scars of Love...
, Pzychobitch
Pzychobitch
Pzychobitch are a German band, signed to the German indie label Minuswelt Musikfabrik.-History:Pzycho Bitch was originally a pure remix project by Hands' artist S.I.N.A. But soon, the producers behind S.I.N.A...
and others.
2006
The year started out with the fantastic US Tour together with Moulin NoirMoulin Noir
Moulin Noir is a Swedish Synthpop project run by Anders Wikholm. Previously known as Moulin Rogue, Anders changed the name of the band to Moulin Noir having passed posters in Paris advertising the cabaret Moulin Rouge, and deciding that it wasn't very 'cool', so changed to Noir.All of Moulin Noir's...
and continued with gigs in Madrid and Sweden.
The third album Arctic Noise was finalized with some help from producer Kristian Petterson.
Studio albums
- Symbol of Submission (2001)
- Walk the Psycho(path) (2004)
- Arctic Noise (2008)
Singles & EPs
- In Between (2002)
- And Thus We Walked (2004)