XT (band)

XT
OriginSweden
GenresChristian metal
Years active1991–1995

XT was a metal band from Sweden. It was formed by Bjorn Stigsson and Sonny Larson in 1991, following the breakup of Stigsson's earlier band Leviticus.[1]

The band, whose name means "Christ" released three albums before their breakup in 1995. They became better known in Japan than either Europe or the United States.[2]

Prior to forming XT, Sonny Larson had been involved in a few other Swedish metal bands as lead vocalist. While in Motherlode (1983–1987) he worked with Mark Stanway, who was later in the British melodic rock band Magnum.[3] Motherlode released one album, Sanctuary, in 1986.[4] Following Motherlode, he joined Charizma and stayed with them until 1988.[5]

Beyond Leviticus and XT, Stigsson also released a solo project in 1986 called Together With Friends.[6]

Discography

  • 1992: XT (Viva)
  • 1993: Taxfree (Viva)
  • 1995: Extended Empire (Review: Cross Rhythms Archived 2011-06-13 at the Wayback Machine[7])
  • 2017: Saved By The Blood (Talking Music)
  • 2019: Revived ...standing for Jesus Christ (Talking Music)

Members

  • Bjorn Stiggson - guitar (1991-1995, 2017-present)
  • Sonny Larson - vocals (1991-1995, 2017-present)
  • Danne Tibell - Keyboards (2017-present)
  • Peter Carlsohn - Bass (2017-present)
  • Thomas Weinesjö - drums (2018-present)

Former Members

  • Hakan Andersson - bass (1991-1993)
  • Michael Ulvsgärd - drums (1991-1993)
  • P-O Larsson - bass (1993–1995)
  • Nicklas Jonsson - keyboards (1993-1995)
  • Mike Nordstrom - drums (1993–1994, 2017-2018)
  • John Stark - bass (1995)
  • Kjell Andersson - drums (1995)

References

  1. ↑ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). "XT". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 1060–1061. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  2. ↑ Gustafsson, Staffan (May–June 1995). "XT - Extending God's Empire". HM Magazine (53): 24–25. ISSN 1066-6923.
  3. ↑ Hale 1993, "1951 Motherlode, p. 232"
  4. ↑ Van Pelt, Doug (January–February 2000). "Indie Album Reviews: Motherlode". HM Magazine (81). ISSN 1066-6923. Archived from the original on March 8, 2001. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
  5. ↑ Hale 1993, "0534 Charizma, p. 63"
  6. ↑ Hale 1993, "1645 Leviticus"
  7. ↑ Moore, Paul (June 1995). "XT - Extended Empire". Cross Rhythms (27).

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