BIOGRAPHY SHORT
HEXED was formed in 2015 by Lead Vocalist Tina Gunnarsson and Guitarist/Vocalist Stellan Gunnarsson in Uppsala, Sweden. Shortly after the material and pre-production was done, Daniel Håkansson joined the band on bass guitar along with Teddy Möller on drums to complete the lineup and soon recording the album Netherworld. Hexed´s inspiration comes from bands such as Queensrÿche, and Crimson Glory. The music focuses on strong and powerful vocals combined with driving rhythms and dark melodic guitars.
- HEXED debut single and first lyric video “Dreams” was launched in the beginning of May 2016.
- During the recordings of the “Netherworld” album HEXED released their second single and the first official music video for the track “Exhaling Life” which contains amazing guest-vocals from Thomas Vikström (Therion, Candlemass).
- The third single with lyric video, "Lightyears" was released in May 2017.
The response and interest for HEXED after these early releases was overwhelming. HEXED received several proposals before signing a Worldwide record deal with Thomas Hörnkvist and "ViciSolum Productions".
- HEXED’s first full-length album “Netherworld” was released on the 30th March 2018. The debut was well received leading to many amazing reviews from both press and fans all over the world. In addition to Thomas Vikström's involvement on the album you can also hear powerful guest-vocals from the magnificent singer Ronny Hemlin - (Tad Morose) on the last track "Remake My Soul".
- Together with the album, the opening track "Obedience" combined with a lyric video was simultaneously released.
- Early on the band gained a strong reputation for delivering a solid and energetic live performance.
- HEXED has played venues all around Europe including several well known festivals during 2018-2019.
- In March - April 2019 HEXED embarked on a European Tour covering eight different countries together with danish band “Manticora” and fellow swedes “Loch Vostok”. During this Tour the band received amazing feedback from the audiences and also experienced an overwhelming amount of interest from both Radio stations and Magazines. Several interviews, photo sessions and meetings with media along the Tour helped to build up the band’s fanbase.
- HEXED have already shared stages with several established artists such as Leprous, Omnium Gatherum, Harakiri for the Sky, Green Jelly amongst many others.
In due time metal fans around the globe will be split into two groups - Those who already are HEXED and those who are about to be!
Are you HEXED yet?