Grand Design was formed in 2006 by vocalist/producer Pelle Saether, and the band’s first 1st album “Time Elevation” was release by AOR Heaven in October 2009. The album featured guest spots from guitarists Janne Stark and Tommy Denander. The release gained massive success and was awarded ‘best album’ and ‘best song’ by BeRockRadio and received numerous top 10 positions for “best album 2009”. Several concerts, including the prestigious FireFest in Nottingham, UK proved that Grand Design also deliver live. Pelle Saether comments: ”Since we all love Def Leppard, it will always be an influence we use to spice things up.”
Two years later, it was time for Grand Design’s second album – “Idolizer”.
Pelle says: “We knew we had found a formula to make an 80’s rock record work in the 21st century – so why change it?” With new anthems like “Get On With Action”, “OughtoGraph” and “Your Love’s A Runaway”, “Idolizer” followed up the fans expectations. Grand Design again proved that the songs and sound of 80’s rock belong in your players and on the big stages.
In 2012 the line-up saw singer Pelle Saether and guitarist Dennis Vestman, now flanked by guitarist Janne Stark (Constancia, Overdrive etc), bassist Mats Vassfjord (Chris Laney Band, Scaar) and drummer Peter Hermansson (Talisman, John Norum, 220 Volt). The band also did numerous shows in Sweden as well as outside the country.
Early 2013 the band has finished two new songs, featuring guest singer Susie Päivärinta (of Lili & Susie), of which the song “Baby It’s You” (Promises cover) was released as a single and video in June 2013. The band also welcomed new drummer Magnus Ulfstedt (Eclipse, Jimi Jamison, Talisman, Lion’s Share etc), who made his debut on the video. The band also performed at festivals such as Skogsröjet and Rock Out Wild, together with bands like Twisted Sister, Lita Ford, Pain and Lizzy Borden.
In 2014 Grand Design are confirmed for several shows/tours/festivals - MelodicRockFest 4 Chicago, U.S.A, Grand Design Italy Tour, Grand Design Spain Tour, Crashdiet + Grand Design shows.
New Grand Design album out september 2014!!
More shows and tours are currently being booked!
Get on with the action!!
Booking/press contact: Booking/press e-mail <mailto:bookgranddesign@hotmail.com>
Videos:
Baby It’s You <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc_jhCLbHHw>Air It Out video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lig_dHIpt60>
Get On With The Action video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWb4gF7mHb0>
Sad Sound Of Goodbye video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVVq3UVpaqg>
Idolizer preview video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baqkLqgiz34&feature=relmfu> Music:Reberbnation Grand Design tuneplayer <http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3594093> Links:Grand Design on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/granddesignsweden>
Grand Design on Reverbnation <http://www.reverbnation.com/granddesignsweden>
Grand Design on YouTube <http://www.youtube.com/granddesignsweden>
Grand Design official website <http://www.granddesignrocks.com/>
Band:
Pelle Saether: vocals
Dennis Vestman: guitar+backing vocals
Janne Stark: guitar+backing vocals
Mats Vassfjord: bass+backing vocals
Magnus Ulfstedt: drums+backing vocals
Discography:
Time Elevation (2009)
Idolizer (2011)
Press quotes:
These guys are the total package and are just unbelievable songwriters, musicians and (if there was any justice) soon to be superstars! 5/5 - RockEyez (U.S.A)
Idolizer:
Grand Design understand the blueprint for smile-on-your-face rock and Idolizer represents the perfect plan for world domination. 10/10 - RushOnRock (U.K)
Leave everything you do and run to buy this album! These Swedish Rockers have done again an amazing work and Sweden for one more time presents one more melodic masterpiece!! 10/10 - BeRockRadio MiniZine (Gre)
This is one album you don't want to end, you just want to hear more and more. Talk about infectious, this one will reach down and infect your blood stream and rock every blood vessel. Another stunning album from the Swedes. 10/10 - The Mayfairmallzine
Time Elevation: This is an album you don’t have to hesitate to buy because this is a MUST for everyone. 4.5/5 – Melodic.net (Swe)
The riffs just make you feel in love. “Time Elevation“ is an awesome melodic release album and Grand Design gonna be sure on the top bands at the melodic rock scene. 10/10 - BeRockRadio (Gre)
I expect to see it in many peoples top ten lists at the end of the year and am certain it will end up in mine. 5/5 –ZeeZeeDawson (UK)
This is a stunning CD that should be picked up!!!! 5/5 – RockEyez (USA)
Official Promotions/PR/Publicity by Rocket Queen Promotion
EPK: http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/granddesignsweden
Press quotes:
These guys are the total package and are just unbelievable songwriters, musicians and (if there was any justice) soon to be superstars! 5/5 - RockEyez (U.S.A)
Idolizer:
Grand Design understand the blueprint for smile-on-your-face rock and Idolizer represents the perfect plan for world domination. 10/10 - RushOnRock (U.K)
Leave everything you do and run to buy this album! These Swedish Rockers have done again an amazing work and Sweden for one more time presents one more melodic masterpiece!! 10/10 - BeRockRadio MiniZine (Gre)
This is one album you don't want to end, you just want to hear more and more. Talk about infectious, this one will reach down and infect your blood stream and rock every blood vessel. Another stunning album from the Swedes. 10/10 - The Mayfairmallzine
Time Elevation: This is an album you don’t have to hesitate to buy because this is a MUST for everyone. 4.5/5 – Melodic.net (Swe)
The riffs just make you feel in love. “Time Elevation“ is an awesome melodic release album and Grand Design gonna be sure on the top bands at the melodic rock scene. 10/10 - BeRockRadio (Gre)
I expect to see it in many peoples top ten lists at the end of the year and am certain it will end up in mine. 5/5 –ZeeZeeDawson (UK)
This is a stunning CD that should be picked up!!!! 5/5 – RockEyez (USA)
EPK: http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/granddesignsweden
