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Malmö, Sweden (1995 – present)
A.C.T is a progressive rock band formed in 1995 under the name ‘Fairyland’, in Malmö, Sweden. The band has been through several personnel changes; with the current line-up featuring Herman Saming (vocals) Ola Andersson (guitar), Peter Asp (bass), Jerry Sahlin (keyboards) and Thomas Lejon (drums).
Initially under Ola Andersson on guitars, Tomas Erlandsson on drums, Jens Appelgren on vocals and Jerry Sahlin on both keyboards and drums, Fairyland was started by members of a music school in Malmö. Amongst various line-up changes, Fairlyland changed its name into A. C.T in 1995. In 1996 A.C.T first came into the public eye when it made its way to the final of a Swedish music competition, although it did not win.
In 1997 a new demo was recorded and the band toured extensively in Sweden, eventually recording its debut album, ‘Today’s Report’, released in 1999. Following the release of this album, A.C.T embarked on a Scandinavian tour with the progressive rock band Saga. In 2001, the second album ‘Imaginary Friends’ was recorded, after which the band went on a European tour supporting Fish. In 2003, A.C.T’s third album ‘Last Epic’ was released, and the band went on a European tour with former Genesis singer Ray Wilson.
In 2006, A.C.T signed with the label InsideOut and returned with the album ‘Silence’. InsideOut has subsequently re-released the first three albums as special editions, with bonus tracks and enhanced booklets.
Initially under Ola Andersson on guitars, Tomas Erlandsson on drums, Jens Appelgren on vocals and Jerry Sahlin on both keyboards and drums, Fairyland was started by members of a music school in Malmö. Amongst various line-up changes, Fairlyland changed its name into A. C.T in 1995. In 1996 A.C.T first came into the public eye when it made its way to the final of a Swedish music competition, although it did not win.
In 1997 a new demo was recorded and the band toured extensively in Sweden, eventually recording its debut album, ‘Today’s Report’, released in 1999. Following the release of this album, A.C.T embarked on a Scandinavian tour with the progressive rock band Saga. In 2001, the second album ‘Imaginary Friends’ was recorded, after which the band went on a European tour supporting Fish. In 2003, A.C.T’s third album ‘Last Epic’ was released, and the band went on a European tour with former Genesis singer Ray Wilson.
In 2006, A.C.T signed with the label InsideOut and returned with the album ‘Silence’. InsideOut has subsequently re-released the first three albums as special editions, with bonus tracks and enhanced booklets.
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Last Epic
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Imaginary Friends
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Today's Report
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The Early Recordings
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mazza79 wrote:
So what's up with album number 5?
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shlshred wrote:
AWESOME BAND!!, addicted to it. Last Epic best album!! greetings from Mexico!! [2]
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xgeorgx wrote:
@ brain_use: no!
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VariantJihad wrote:
Can't stand waiting for the fifth album.
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zebrone wrote:
They sound like a metal version of ABBA :)
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gaspode8 wrote:
Sylvans new studio album »Force Of Gravity« is available for pre-order at www.sylvan.de (listen to samples at www.myspace.com/sylvanhome). According to their shop »all pre-orders that are paid for in time, will be shipped starting august 1, 2009« (this is almost eight weeks before the official release).
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kera37 wrote:
takie sobie
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brain_use wrote:
i'm fucking addicted to prog... but this is so bad!!!!!! sorry :(
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empty_words wrote:
johnjacobsson Январь 2009 One of the best progressive bands ever!!! +1 love them.
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cucacola54 wrote:
great band!! greetings from Mexico!!
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shu021 wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/user/todaysreporter 5th album making of videos. And there's some funny stuff in there too lol
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GaMeBoX wrote:
I was in one of the bands in a gig in gothenburg slottsskogen and i was mighty impressed with your performance, very high class of performance on all instruments! im surprised i havent heard more about a.c.t. since... peace!
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shu021 wrote:
Brazil loves A.C.T =)
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VariantJihad wrote:
Herman is a great vocalist for me.
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obsessed_nl wrote:
Yeah it really feels like a guilty pleasure to me, it's kind of cheesy, but you can't deny the catchiness most of the time.
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Xeper-I-Set wrote:
I really like the music but the singing belongs in a disney movie lol.
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ElisaMurad wrote:
Brazil loves A.C.T! [6]
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David_CZ wrote:
I NEED "The Early Recordings" T__________T. ACT pwnz ever.
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mazza79 wrote:
Last Epic: one of the most awesome rock albums ever recorded.
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moe_blunts wrote:
i'm starting to really get a boner for this band
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A.C.T - The making of album nr.5 part II
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