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| origin = [[Partille]], Sweden
| origin = [[Partille]], Sweden
| genre = {{hlist|[[Stoner metal]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Sophia |date=15 November 2021 |title=TRANSPORT LEAGUE - Kaiserschnitt - Review |url=https://www.stormbringer.at/reviews/17683/transport-league-kaiserschnitt.html |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Stormbringer |language=de}}</ref>|[[groove metal]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2024 |title=Swedish Groove Metal Titans TRANSPORT LEAGUE Sign With Black Lodge Records |url=https://bravewords.com/news/swedish-groove-metal-titans-transport-league-sign-with-black-lodge-records |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=[[BraveWords]]}}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Stoner metal]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Sophia |date=15 November 2021 |title=TRANSPORT LEAGUE - Kaiserschnitt - Review |url=https://www.stormbringer.at/reviews/17683/transport-league-kaiserschnitt.html |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=Stormbringer |language=de}}</ref>|[[groove metal]]<ref name="BW" >{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2024 |title=Swedish Groove Metal Titans TRANSPORT LEAGUE Sign With Black Lodge Records |url=https://bravewords.com/news/swedish-groove-metal-titans-transport-league-sign-with-black-lodge-records |access-date=2025-01-18 |website=[[BraveWords]]}}</ref>}}
| years_active = {{hlist|1994–2005|2009–present}}
| years_active = {{hlist|1994–2005|2009–present}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Mascot Records|Mascot]]|Pavement|Seamiew|Metalville|[[Rough Trade Records|Rough Trade]]|Rodeostar|Mighty Music|[[Black Lodge Records|Black Lodge]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Mascot Records|Mascot]]|Pavement|Seamiew|Metalville|[[Rough Trade Records|Rough Trade]]|Rodeostar|Mighty Music|[[Black Lodge Records|Black Lodge]]}}
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==Musical style==
==Musical style==
The band's music is influenced by groups such as [[Kyuss]], [[Fu Manchu (band)|Fu Manchu]], [[Led Zeppelin]],<ref name="AMG">{{Cite web |title=Transport League Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/transport-league-mn0000012161#biography |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> [[Pantera]], [[Sepultura]], and [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]].<ref name=":1">Henning Richter: ''Transport League''. ''Superevil''. In: ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', May 1997, p.&nbsp;52 (in German).</ref> Jelencovich cites [[Clutch (band)|Clutch]], [[Pro-Pain]], and [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]] as his primary influences.<ref>Henning Richter: ''Nagelprobe''. In: ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', July 1997, p.&nbsp;120 (in German).</ref> Transport League's music is aggressive, with technically demanding instrumentals.<ref name=":1" />
The band's music is influenced by groups such as [[Kyuss]], [[Fu Manchu (band)|Fu Manchu]], [[Led Zeppelin]],<ref name="AMG">{{Cite web |title=Transport League Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/transport-league-mn0000012161#biography |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=[[AllMusic]]}}</ref> [[Pantera]], [[Sepultura]], and [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]].<ref name=":1">Henning Richter: ''Transport League''. ''Superevil''. In: ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', May 1997, p.&nbsp;52 (in German).</ref> Jelencovich cites [[Clutch (band)|Clutch]], [[Pro-Pain]], and [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]] as his primary influences.<ref>Henning Richter: ''Nagelprobe''. In: ''[[Metal Hammer]]'', July 1997, p.&nbsp;120 (in German).</ref> Transport League's music is aggressive, with technically demanding instrumentals.<ref name=":1" /> ''[[BraveWords]]'' referred to them as "[[groove metal]] titans".<ref name="BW" />


==Members==
==Members==

Revision as of 09:03, 18 January 2025

Transport League
OriginPartille, Sweden
Genres
Years active
  • 1994–2005
  • 2009–present
Labels
Members
  • Tony Jelencovich
  • Peter Hunyadi
  • Mattias Starander
  • Dennis Österdal
Past members
  • Stitch
  • Ken Sandin
  • Stefan Carlsson
  • Patrik Sten
  • Magnus 155
  • Patrik Herrström
  • Bjarne Johansson
  • Martin Meyerman
  • Adam Magnusson
  • Dan J.
  • Johan Reivén
  • Lars Häglund
  • Christian Jansson
WebsiteTransport League on Facebook

Transport League is a Swedish heavy metal band from Partille, formed in 1994. They disbanded in 2005 before reuniting in 2009.[3]

History

The band was formed in late 1994 by guitarist and vocalist Tony Jelencovich (Icon in Me, Mnemic) as a side project to his then-band B-Thong. In 1995, the debut album Stallion Showcase was released, featuring Jelencovich, bassist Johan Reivén, and drummer Lars Häglund. Towards the end of 1996, the band toured Scandinavia.[4]

The lineup changed for the 1997 album Superevil, with Peter Hunyadi joining as a second guitarist, Ken Sandin on bass, and Mattias Starander on drums. This lineup embarked on various tours and recorded the third album, Satanic Panic, in 2000.[5]

Subsequent lineup changes occurred, including the brief inclusion of Patrik Sten on drums, who, after an extensive search, was found to be a good fit but ultimately did not stay.[6] By the time of the 2003 album Multiple Organ Harvest, the band consisted of Jelencovich, drummer Stefan "Stipen" Carlsson, and guitarist Adam Magnusson.

In 2005, the band temporarily disbanded so Jelencovich could focus on other projects. One of his goals was to create opportunities for the youth in Gothenburg to enjoy heavy metal music, which led him to regularly rent out a club that exclusively played such music.[6]

The band reunited in 2009 and, after several live performances, entered the studio with producer Roberto Laghi (In Flames, Sonic Syndicate, Mustasch), who had worked on their previous three albums. The result was the album Boogie from Hell, released independently in 2013.[7]

Musical style

The band's music is influenced by groups such as Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Led Zeppelin,[3] Pantera, Sepultura, and Machine Head.[8] Jelencovich cites Clutch, Pro-Pain, and Danzig as his primary influences.[9] Transport League's music is aggressive, with technically demanding instrumentals.[8] BraveWords referred to them as "groove metal titans".[2]

Members

Current

  • Tony Jelencovich – guitars, vocals (1994–2005, 2009–present)
  • Peter Hunyadi – guitars
  • Mattias Starander – drums
  • Dennis Österdal – bass (2015–present)

Former

  • Stitch – bass
  • Ken Sandin – bass
  • Stefan Carlsson – drums
  • Patrik Sten – drums
  • Magnus 155 – drums
  • Patrik Herrström – drums
  • Bjarne Johansson – drums, bass
  • Martin Meyerman – guitars
  • Adam Magnusson – guitars, bass
  • Dan J. – guitars, vocals
  • Johan Reivén – bass (1994–1995, 2009)
  • Lars Häglund – drums (1994–1995), bass (2009–?)
  • Christian Jansson – bass (2001)

Discography

Studio albums

  • 1995: Stallion Showcase (Mascot Records)
  • 1997: Superevil (Mascot Records)
  • 2000: Satanic Panic (Pavement Music)
  • 2003: Multiple Organ Harvest (Seamiew Records)
  • 2013: Boogie from Hell (self-released)
  • 2015: Napalm Bats & Suicide Dogs (Metalville, Rough Trade)
  • 2017: Twist and Shout at the Devil (Rodeostar)
  • 2019: A Million Volt Scream (Mighty Music)
  • 2021: Kaiserschnitt (Rodeostar)
  • 2024: We Are Satan's People (Black Lodge Records)

Other releases

  • 2003: Grand Amputation (EP, Crash Music)
  • 2003: "Disconnect Massconnect" (single, Seamiew Records)
  • 2011: "Speedhead" (single, Record Union Records)
  • 2014: A Diezel Smelling Aftershock (EP, Hoffa Communications)

References

  1. ^ Brandt, Sophia (15 November 2021). "TRANSPORT LEAGUE - Kaiserschnitt - Review". Stormbringer (in German). Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Swedish Groove Metal Titans TRANSPORT LEAGUE Sign With Black Lodge Records". BraveWords. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Transport League Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  4. ^ Garry Sharpe-Young: A-Z of Doom, Gothic & Stoner Metal. Cherry Red Books, London 2003, ISBN 1-901447-14-6, p. 425.
  5. ^ Satanic Panic - Transport League | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 18 January 2025
  6. ^ a b Buffo [Schnädelbach]: Transport League. Keine Panik auf der Satanic. In: Rock Hard, Nr. 156 (May 2000), p. 110 (in German).
  7. ^ "Transport League – Biography". laut.de (in German). Retrieved 18 January 2025.
  8. ^ a b Henning Richter: Transport League. Superevil. In: Metal Hammer, May 1997, p. 52 (in German).
  9. ^ Henning Richter: Nagelprobe. In: Metal Hammer, July 1997, p. 120 (in German).
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