Ahead of their first live appearance in 20-ish years, to be held in June at the inaugural Majestic Mountain Fest in Oslo, Swedish heavy rockers Astroqueen have announced the addition of Electric Hydra‘s Ellinor Andersson to their lineup on bass. Also Sweden-based, Electric Hydra released their self-titled debut (review here) in 2020 also on Majestic Mountain — which I’m pretty sure is already sold out of the reissue of Astroqueen‘s 2001 album, Into Submission, that it just put out — so it doesn’t seem out of line to think there was some connection made there between parties, but one way or the other, the lineup change speaks to an intention on the band’s part to do more than play a single show.

They say below “we have no idea where this new chapter leads,” and I’m willing to believe that — I don’t think they’re being purposefully cagey or anything — but you can read in their announcement that even in replacing Mattias Wester, they’re leaving the door open to doing more as a band if it works. Seems like the way to do it, honestly — feel it out and see where it goes.

From socials:

Astroqueen would like to welcome Ellinor Andersson (Electric Hydra) on the 4-string! It feels great to have low end again in the jam room. She will handle the legacy of Mattias Wester with precision and we would also like to thank Mattias for all the years we rocked out together. Unfortunately he can’t play loud music at this point due to tinnitus which is a real bummer, but we are also thankful to have his full blessing to carry on with Ellinor filling his shoes. We have no idea where this new chapter leads but we will do our first live show since 2003 in June in Oslo and we will take it from there and if it feels right, we might even record some new tunes down the line.

ASTROQUEEN 2022 is:
Johan Borgede – Drums
Daniel Tolergård – Guitar
Daniel Änghede – Vocals & Lead Guitar
Ellinor Andersson – Bass

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Astroqueen, Into Submission (2001)

Astroqueen‘s latest release was a 2004 split with South American heavy rockers Buffalo, so unless you’re a student of Scandinavian heavy or, like me, you’re just old, you might be forgiven for not being familiar. Their 2001 full-length, Into Submission, is the stuff of pre-mobile-social-media discovery, and as Majestic Mountain Records just reissued it, having the band at the MMR Fest Oslo for what’s apparently their first gig in 20 years, well, golly, that’s pretty darn special.

What’s something you haven’t done in 20 years?

This is coming together in such a way that not only makes me think it’ll be a party for those fortunate enough to be there, but also makes me look forward to how they develop the fest going forward, in and potentially beyond Oslo.

Bottom line: cool beans:

Majestic Mountain Records people!

Are you ready for yet another special announcement from the Majestic Mountain Fest // Oslo line-up? We hope so as we’ve got something super special headed your way today.

Just when you think this line-up couldn’t get any more stacked, we’re here to let you know that we’re not even close to wrapping it up quite yet! We’ve got some additional bands still to let loose on you along with our kick-off pre-party shenanigans so sit tight and keep those eyes peeled on the magic as it unfolds.

This next announcement is one that we are really looking forward to bringing to you. Thunderously thick, heavy and supremely fuzzy old school stoner/desert vibes are coming at you hard and fast!

Please welcome the legendary Astroqueen to the weekend’s festivities with their first show in TWENTY years.

We’re psyched to the max that they will be reuniting from their hiatus with us this June in Oslo and cannot wait to experience Astroqueen’s supersonic, desert-space fuzz bomb with all you beautiful folks.

With the sold-out Majestic reissue of ‘Into Submission,’ we are proud to be kicking off the new age of Astroqueen and hope to delight veteran followers as well as captivate a new generation of fans with their pure, fuzzy stoner rock and kick-ass riffage.

Welcome to the party, Astroqueen! It’s an honour to have you with us making history for the first edition of Majestic Fest Oslo.

Tickets are available through the link on the event page, get on it as they’re moving fast!

Thank you for your incredible support, Majestic folks. We cannot wait to bang our heads and sink some cans with you in June.

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Astroqueen, Into Submission (2001)