Hardcore Superstar formed in autumn 1997 in Gothenburg and signed to Gain soon afterwards. Their debut album was recorded and released in Sweden. The album attracted the attention of English label Music for Nations and a new worldwide contract was drawn up. The new album, which became the band's "official debut album" contains a few new songs, a new cover and has a new name, "Bad Sneakers and a Pina Colada".
The album contains the hits "Someone Special", "Liberation" and "Have You Been Around" which all achieve top positions on the singles charts in Sweden. The band has made its breakthrough. The video for "Liberation" was nominated for a Swedish Grammy and the band set off on their first tour of Europe and Japan.
2001 saw the release of the follow-up,"Thank You (For Letting Us Be Ourselves)" with singles "Shame" and "Mother's Love/Significant Other. Once again the band toured in Europe and Japan and this time they also went to Canada.
They hooked up with fellow Gothenburg band LOK on a single called "Staden Göteborg" (The City of Gothenburg) and performed a now classic show during the PopStad Göteborg festival. In the summer they opened for AC/DC at a packed Ullevi Stadium. The band also opened for AC/DC and Motörhead on the Italian leg of their tour due to their popularity in the area.
In the summer of 2003 the first single "Honey Tongue" was released from their third album "No Regrets" which was released in August 2003. The song entered the Swedish charts at number three. The second single from the album, "Still I'm Glad" also makes the higher reaches of the charts.
In autumn 2003 and winter 2004 the band toured in Sweden, Europe and the USA. A fight broke out at the Swedish Consulate in New York between Thomas Silver and Aftonbladet journalist Fredrik Virtanen. This is a major news story back in Sweden.
Upon their return from the USA the band decided to take a break indefinitely after playing non-stop for over six years. This is interpreted by some in the media that the band had split up, which was never on the cards. Now back on Gain, the band has regained its unique energy which resulted in the new self titled album "Hardcore Superstar".
The album has been given top reviews all over the world. Hardcore Superstar has been Grammy nominated and number one on the Swedish hard rock charts.
The album contains the three hit singles "We don't Celebrate Sundays", "Wild Boys" and "My Good Reputation". They have been on all major national TV and radio shows in Sweden and the tour continued for over a year, entering Europe in September - October 2006.
The band's fifth album "Dreamin´ in a Casket" was released in November 2007. Originally, it was meant to include the single "Bastards," but due to the success it achieved in the singles charts it was shelved. The album was praised in the Swedish newspapers and was titled by many as "Album of the Year." Dreamin' in a Casket contains a more heavy guitar riff-based sound and includes more noticeable drumming. The band toured around Europe and Japan, and they ended their "Mentally Damaged Tour" in their home country of Sweden.
In late January, it was announced on the band's official website that guitarist, Thomas Silver, would be leaving the band as he had become "tired of music and touring". Vic Zino, from Crazy Lixx, replaced him temporarily during the world tour, but it was later confirmed that Vic is a permanent member of the band.
In June 2009 the band released their seventh album "Beg For It".
On 9 August 2010, Split Your Lip was announced as the title of the album, as well as a tentative release date, set for January 2011. When the band performed a free show in their hometown Gothenburg on 11 August 2010, they premiered the songs "Here Comes That Sick Bitch", "Last Call for Alcohol" and "Sadistic Girls". The first single, a double A-side featuring both "Moonshine" and "Guestlist" was released with the November issue of Sweden Rock Magazine and was followed by the album release on 26 November, two months earlier than planned. The album had been thoroughly rehearsed and then recorded live in only five days at Studio Bohus south of Gothenburg. The album was followed by intense touring.
On 30 August 2011 the band announced that they would be releasing a Best Of album, with a release date of 26 October. The album was to include songs from all releases, with a brand new song entitled "We Don't Need a Cure". The song premiered on Swedish radio station Bandit Rock on 31 August 2011.
On 30 October 2012, it was announced by Gain and Vic Zino that the next album would be called C'mon Take on Me. The debut single from the album, "One More Minute", was released on 17 January 2013. The album was released on 27 February 2013.[11] It was recorded at Brew House Studio in central Gothenburg. Four music videos were made to the album, for the songs "One More Minute", "Above the Law", "Because of You" and "C'Mon Take On Me".
October 2014 saw the release of a new single, Glue, and the band toured Germany as the opening act for Gotthard. On 24 January 2015 the band performed a full headline set to a sold-out crowd at the Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood, California, after more than ten years since their latest American show. The night before they also played a six-song opening set for Steel Panther at the 2015 NAMM Jam in Anaheim, California. At the beginning of March 2015 a second single was released from the upcoming album, Touch the Sky, and during the spring tour they premiered several new songs live. The album, titled HCSS was released on 22 April. A large inspiration for the album came when a fan in England managed to dig out old demos from 1994 with the band's predecessor Link, and some of the songs were 20 years old. In 2016, the band embarked on a co-headlining UK and US tour with Michael Monroe.
On 12 October 2017, the band released the single "Have Mercy On Me" for their next album, and it was followed by four more singles ("Bring the House Down", "Electric Rider", "Baboon" and "AD/HD") before the album, You Can't Kill My Rock 'N' Roll, was released on 21 September 2018. All four singles were granted a music video, as well as the title track. The album was nominated for yet another Swedish Grammy award.
2021-2022
During a live stream of the Alive and Streaming Podcast, with Ted Aguilar from Death Angel, Jocke announced that the album, which the band had been working on during the pandemic, would be released in 2022, and would be titled Abrakadabra.
The first single from the album, "Catch Me If You Can", was released on August 20th, 2021, followed by the next single, "Dreams in Red, which was released on October 1st, 2021. The third single, "Weep When You Die", was released on November 5th, 2021.
It was later announced that the album would be released on March 25, 2022.
Albums
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll - (1998)
Bad Sneakers and a Piña Colada - (2000)
Thank You (For Letting Us Be Ourselves) - (2001)
No Regrets - (2003)
Hardcore Superstar - (2005)
Dreamin' in a Casket - (2007)
Beg for It - (2009)
Split Your Lip (2010)
C'mon Take on Me (2013)
HCSS (2015)
You Can't Kill My Rock 'N' Roll (2018)
Abrakadabra (2022)v
source: http://www.hardcoresuperstar.com/index2.htm
Dear Old Fame
Hardcore Superstar Lyrics
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Stand up straight, I'm easy to persuade
It's all so numb, I can't feel no more
Miss you my friend, pinch me again
The present time is not like past times
Neon lights instead of laughing crimes
I struggled so hard and took it quite far
Stand up straight, no need to look in my eyes
Still miss you my friend, don't hurt me again
Dear old fame damn don't you pretend
It's all so numb, I can't feel no more
Stretch my tolerance
Act like a man
It's all bullshit when it comes to the end
Dear old Stockholm
Can you feel the loving that I send
Fame, all that money
It's all bullshit when it comes to the end
Dear old Stockholm,
Made a place in my mind
Stretch my tolerance
Act like a man, it's all bullshit when it comes to the end
Dear old Stockholm,
Can't you feel the loving that I send?
Fame, all that money
It's all bullshit when it comes to the end
Dear old Stockholm
Made a place in my mind
Violent ground and amusement sounds
Mutual partners, weaknesses to be found
The lyrics of Hardcore Superstar's song Dear Old Fame can be interpreted as a reflection on the price of fame and what it takes to achieve it, as well as the toll it can take on a person. The first verse describes the singer's journey to educate himself, yet he still feels "numb" and unable to feel anything, perhaps due to the sacrifices he has made along the way. He reminisces about a friend he misses and asks to be pinched again, almost as if he can't believe his current state of being.
The chorus emphasizes the fleeting nature of fame, with the line "Dear old fame damn, don't you pretend, it's all so numb, I can't feel no more." The second verse contrasts the present with the past, with "neon lights instead of laughing crimes," suggesting that the singer has left behind the fun of his youth for a more superficial and artificial lifestyle. The lines "stretch my tolerance, act like a man" imply that the singer has had to toughen up his exterior to survive in the harsh world of fame.
The final lines of the song refer to the singer's connection to Stockholm, perhaps his hometown or a place he once felt a strong attachment to. The final lines "violent ground and amusement sounds, mutual partners, weaknesses to be found" suggest that beneath the glittering exterior of fame, there are darker aspects to be reckoned with. Overall, the message of Dear Old Fame seems to be a warning about the potential pitfalls of striving for fame, and the importance of remembering one's true roots and connections.
Line by Line Meaning
And I traveled around to educate myself
I explored the world to broaden my horizons
Stand up straight, I'm easy to persuade
I am open to changing my mind, so convince me
It's all so numb, I can't feel no more
I am emotionally desensitized and cannot feel anything
Miss you my friend, pinch me again
I miss the good old days and want to relive them
The present time is not like past times
Things have changed and are not the same as they used to be
Neon lights instead of laughing crimes
The world is now full of bright lights instead of fun and mischief
I struggled so hard and took it quite far
I worked diligently and achieved great success
But all that shows on my hands are scars
My hard work as left me with visible reminders of the challenges I faced
Stand up straight, no need to look in my eyes
I am confident and don't need to prove myself by intimidating others
Still miss you my friend, don't hurt me again
I still yearn for the companionship of those who were once close to me
Dear old fame damn don't you pretend
The attention and success I received were not as fulfilling as they seemed
Stretch my tolerance
I need to push myself past my limits
Act like a man
I need to be strong and responsible
It's all bullshit when it comes to the end
When everything is said and done, it's all meaningless
Dear old Stockholm
The memories and experiences of my past are still with me
Can you feel the loving that I send
I still have affection for those who were a part of my past
Fame, all that money
Money and fame were not as important as my true relationships
Made a place in my mind
My past experiences have left a lasting impact on my life
Violent ground and amusement sounds
The world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, despite its outward appearance
Mutual partners, weaknesses to be found
Even those closest to us have their own flaws and challenges
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOAKIM BERGGREN, MAGNUS ANDREASSON, MARTIN SANDVIK, THOMAS SILVER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hesherette
I've always assumed this song was about Silver but this song took on a whole new meaning when my best friend, a musician, passed away. Said best friend was actually the one who introduced me to HCSS during high school (early 00s); he passed away tragically + unexpectedly in 2013. This song helped get me through his passing. I still tear up when I listen to this song. Thank you so much for this incredible masterpiece.
@theflowpowa42oshow
this songs so dope
@abbywatson13
1 of my favourite HSS songs!! pure class!!!
@pedallinraw
Hardcore superstar an the 69 eyes my fav bands ever!!!
@stefanobrambilla5062
Proprio bella questa canzone ❤️
@motordar
Audio Art......................
@NikieLeaa
"Fame, all the money / That's all bullshit when it comes to the end" .....
@iconicon7354
They want celebrity status b/c they're entertainers, artsy wankers, money-driven, egocentric poseurs.
@carrigardiner4469
💕
@andersonngoto2009
Curto muito esse som...duca véio...duca...