. : : MAY 13, 2011 : GEMINI FIVE featured in Hollywood..
:: Gemini Five footage and album covers is to be used in the Warner Bros making of the musical "ROCK OF AGES" featuring top class actors/artists Tom Cruise, Russell Brand och Mary J Blidge among others.
. : : JANUARY 24, 2011 : NEW INTERVIEW w/ Hot Rod "
:: After months of silence Geminin Five finally speaks out about the current "situation" and plans for the future.
Interviewed by russian website Neon Lights' Alexx and published in both english and russian.
Interview in english [click here]|||Interview in russian [click here]
:: WELCOME MINI TIN STAR
People, It's been a while and its time for some summer hot chillin' updates;
First, please welcome Tin and his life parter Camilla's firstborn baby boy; Frank.
Frank was born June 21, 2010 and has his fathers looks of a (mini)Tin Star :)
:: RECORDINGS The recordings on the 4 new tracks is still postponed from Tin's vocal problems
and co-producers Martin Sweet's touring schedule with Crashdïet. The new tracks is planned to be included on a "Best of" album set for a late fall release 2010.
Slim Pete will temporarily filling in on drums on Fatal Smile's show at Rockweekend in Söderhams [SWE] July 10 as well as doing shows with new band "Slingblade". Tin Star will be managing his rockclub "ROCKS" and
of course taking time with his family. Hot Rod and Tom Wouda is lookig for new projects to be "getting their rocks off" while Rod's also managing his Tattoo shop Finest Tattoo.
We wish you all a great and hot summer and hope to see you sometime, somewhere again. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : APRIL 15, 2010 : NEW TRACK "NOT FOR THE INNOCENT"
:: NEW TRACK "NOT FOR THE INNOCENT" UP!
Visit the official Gemini Five MySpace site [listen here]
This is a demo recording of the new track "NOT FOR THE INNOCENT" yet to
be released on the forthcoming album.No release date has been scheduled since the recordings has been postponed due to singer Tin Star's throat problems.
Music by Hot Rod/Martin Sweet and lyrics by Hot Rod/Tin Star.
Also Crashdïet's vocalist Simon Cruz is laying down his voice on backingvocals. This is a taste of what's to come. Only for you the
fans as always.
. : : MARCH 2, 2010 : G5 at TRASH FEST CANCELLED!!!
GEMINI FIVE is forced to cancel the show in Helsinki!!!
We are absolutely devastated to announce that the show at Trash Fest III in Helsinki-Nosturi on March 6th is cancelled due to illnes.
Singer/frontman TIN STAR is ordered to not be singing for 2-3 weeks due to vocal cords inflammatory problems caused by a temporalily gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The doctor prescribed, other than the above Tin to be visiting a medical speech therapist for 4 weeks and is ordered medication for 3 months.
We do absolutely expect Tin to be able to make a full recovery and then to be able to start the recording sessions again on the new material.
More updates to be announced soon.
We're very sorry for all the inconvenience and wish and we all sending our best wishes for a great and remarkable event for Mama Trash, the staff, the bands and of course the crowd.
Kind regards and much love
Tom, Pete, Tin & Rod - GEMINI FIVE
. : : JANUARY 23, 2010 : NEW TRACK "IF THE GOOD DIE YOUNG"
New track "IF THE GOOD DIE YOUNG" up now! This is a sample demo track roughly mixed for your pleasure only. For the first time you'll hear Mr Tom Wouda's exellent work :) Make sure to let all your friends and enemies know about this.
Visit the official Myspace to listen [Get your ass here now]
Gemini Five will hit the Sweet Studio on Monday January 18th to start the
recordings on the forthcoming (not yet titled or scheduled)
release.
The recordings will be handled by Martin Sweet (CrashDïet) and produced
by the team Tin Star/Hot Rod/Martin Sweet to follow up on the success on
the "SEX DRUGS ANARCHY" and "SCREAM 4 ME" collaboration during
2007-2008.
Our fellow friends in SEXYDEATH will be supporting Gemini Five
on the two Stockholm shows at Pub Anchor friday 18th & Saturday 19th.
Shows starts at 23:00. // C U There. Tom, Tin, Pete & Rod
. : : 091009 - S.D.A on VINYL, NEW shows NEW trax NEW swag: : .
We're not laying around on the lazy side, loads of things happening in the world of Gemini Five right now!
* Sex Drugs Anarchy is to be re-released on vinyl this fall. A special limited edition foldout double LP , remastered and with bonus track and new photos. Release date TBA soon!
* Gemini Five are currently in writing progress and will hit the Sweet Studio this late fall to record material for the next album due spring next year. A rough demo sample of the new track "Not for the Innocent" (written by Martin Sweet/Hot Rod/Tin Star) will be posted here shortly.
* Gemini Five will co-headline the Trash Fest alongside italian gladiators Dope Stars Inc. in Helsinki (FINLAND) on Saturday March 6th 2010
* New merchandise released! [Get your ass here now] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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2. phone number
3. e-mail address
4. song request: GEMINI FIVE - SCREAM FOR ME.
[Click Bandit banner to enter]
:: EASY WAY TO SUPPORT:: By bookmarking the this official G5 MySpace and to make sure to visit us once a day or more you'll make the 'Profile visitors' rise to a higher number.
- This will make a huge impact on the music industry cause of the number of
fans worldwide and Gemini Five will stand a bigger chance to visit your country.
THX in advance.
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. : : 090901 FIRST LIVE PIXX OF THE 'NEW' GEMINI FIVE : : .
Absolutely cool 'n the very first live photos of the 'new' Gemini Five [Click here]
. : : 090827 NEW LINE-UP - Welcome TOM WOUDA : : .
TOM WOUDA on lead guitar.
- the fresh blood and new guy on the block! Native of Örebro (Sweden)
Tom was found in Stockholm early August 2009 after a worldwide search for
a complete line-up. Tom's smoking playing and cool ways makes the band invincible! The new band is rehearsing like mad at this point.
The premier performance of the new line-up will be at Skogsröjet festival [Sweden] in Rejmyre on Saturday August 29th 2009. [More photos here]
Photo by Michael Johansson | www.myspace.com/mickej
The Gemini Five line-up is finally complete again!
A new (to you) fresh swedish guitarist was found in Stockholm
a couple of weeks ago. The new band is rehearsing like mad
at this point and a photo session is sheduled with the swedish
well-known and established photographer Michael Johansson
on Tuesday August 25!
The new photos and the announcement of the new guy on the block
will be posted here and at the official myspace on Friday August 2009.
The premier performance of the new line-up will be at Skogsröjet
festival [Sweden] in Rejmyre on Saturday August 29th 2009.
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. : : 090722 MARTIN SWEET DOING FINAL SHOWS WITH G5 : : . Temporary lead guitarist Martin Sweet will perform his last 2 shows with G5 this weekend July 24-25th at Anchor [Stockholm]. We are unbelievable greatful for him filling in as a much needed hand and to boost this band to a more energetic and powerful level both sound wise and visually.
As he will continue giving a 100% commitment to his original outfit
CRASHDÏET we wish him and the Crash-boys with new lead singer
Simon Cruz all the best of things to come!
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. : : 090715 EXTRA FREE SHOW IN STOCKHOLM TOMORROW : : . :: EXTRA FREE SHOW IN STOCKHOLM THIS THURSDAY!!!
LAST MINUTE BULLETIN!
Gemini Five will perform an outdoor show Kungsträdgården
in Stockholm tomorrow Thursday July 16 at 21:00!
Also as a bonus Tin will do some covers along with
CrashDïet members Martin Sweet, Eric Young and Peter London. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Skogsröjet Festival confirmed! On August 29th
Gemini Five will play among bands like; Saxon, Hardcore Superstar, Bullet, Crucified Barbara andmany more. Check out the official Skogsröjet website
for tickets and time schedule etc. [skogsrojet.se]
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. : : 090616 - NEWS reg. PEACE & LOVE etc: : .
Stage and time at the PEACE & LOVE festival is yet to be presented!
Plz, make sure to check back regularly!
Also, we're very pround to once again announce the CRASHDÏET guitarist MARTIN SWEET as a temporary lead shredder in Gemini Five for the
2 confirmed summers festivals; PEACE & LOVE Borlänge (SWE, June 24th)
and at ROCKWEEKEND in Kilafors (SWE, July 9th).
. : : 090613 - NEW INTERNATIONAL FORUM LAUNCHED : : .
A new official Gemini Five worldwide FORUM has been launched!
It's runned an managed by the Official California Support.
Make sure to keep it busy. [Click Here]
. : : 090603 - NEW DATE + SWEET ON LEAD AT PEACE&LOVE: : .
Martin Sweet will again act as temporary lead guitarist
at the PEACE & LOVE festival (Borlänge, SWE)
on Wednesday June 24th.
The date for the ROCKWEEKEND festival (Kilafors, SWE) show has been moved to Thursday, July 9th at 18:25. Whom to be schredding along with Gemini Five at ROCKWEEKEND
on July 9th will soon be announced. Stay tuned.
. : : 090519 - 2 SUMMER FESTIVALS CONFIRMED: : .
Gemini Five at the PEACE & LOVE festival
on June 24th 2009. Another swedish major festival have
the great taste of confirming Gemini Five to their bill :)
Other acts to the bill; Mötley Crüe, Faith No More etc...[Tickets & info >>>]
Also, the ROCKWEEKEND Festival in Kilafors [SWE] are confirmed on
July 10.
Tickets & info here >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 090424 - NEW single 'STAY WITH ME' OUT NOW! : : .
Buy your digital download at your favorite on-line stores TODAY.
The single includes
a total of 4 tracks; previously unreleased demo of
"SCREAM 4 ME" and the album's title track "SEX DRUGS ANARCHY"
and 2 versions of "Stay With Me".
Only available as a download digital single. Here's a few on-lone stores: [CDON.COM][SKIVLAGRET][BENGANS][MUSIKK.ELKJOP.NO][MUSIIKKI.GIGANTTI.FI][AHLENS.COM][MUSIKBUTIKEN][KLICKTRACK]
. : : 090405 - NEW LEAD GUITARIST WANTED! : : .
NEW AXE MAN WANTED!
We're looking for a new lead guitarist.
Qualitfications and all info needed [click here]
CRASHDÏET'S Martin Sweet will remain as
temporary guitarst through
April and the Stockholm
show on the 28th.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ . : : 090325 - NEW SINGLE "STAY WITH ME" : : .
New single's featured as
'single of the week' at MySpace Sweden
Premier date of the track is March 25th and and
the official release is April 24th. The single includes
a total of 4 tracks; previously unreleased demo of
"SCREAM 4 ME" and the album's title track "SEX DRUGS ANARCHY"
and 2 versions of "Stay With Me". The single will be available through our MySpace as well as on several on-line stores.
Further info will be posted A.S.A.P.
. : : 090312 - Göteborg here we come + more dates: : .
G5 will be supporting 'Crucified Barbara' alongside 'Vains of Jenna' on Friday March 20th. Tickets on sale now [more info here] Also supporting 'Quireboys' at Debaser/Slussen on April 28th.
New interview with Hot Rod by greek mag Behind the Veil [Click here] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 090206 - Stockholm shows moved to April : : .
The 2 shows at Pub Anchor [Stockholm] on March 6 & 7th
is unfortunally postponed 'til April 3 & 4th. We're very sorry
for all the inconvenience that may occur but this is totally
an error caused by the booker/promotor and it's not in the control
of the band.
Check out some cool pics from the Swedish Metal Awards
in which
Gemini Five won "best glam/sleaze album 2008". [Click here] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 090123 - Gemini Five are proud WINNERS : : .
HELL YEAH!!! And the winners are... Gemini Five!!!!
Thank you all so unbelievable much for voting and making us "best album-winners". We're so proud for having sucha great and lojal fans out there!
Hope to see you all during 2009.
. : : 081215 - Gemini Five is nominated as best sleaze/glam : : .
We are very proud to announce that Gemini Five is nominated as best Glam/Sleaze swedish act at the SWEDISH METAL AWARDS 2009. Make sure to vote for your favorite band today! Votes accepted between December 8 to January 17. We need all the help and support we may achieve.
Please, click into the website and place your vote. Click banner below. www.swedishmetalawards.se Thank you in advance // GEMINI FIVE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 081101 - Free mp3 Downloads and "Scream 4 me" Video: : .
We are letting you download 5 mp3's from the new album "SEX DRUGS ANARCHY" for FREE!!! The trax's been re-mastered for your optimal sound
when played at radio and clubs. PLEASE, spread the songs to all your friends, music lovers, local rock clubs and DJ's. Burn as many cd's you may want and start making requests at venues, radio stations etc. These trax will be published and available through out all of November 2008.
Download by right click and then "save target as..."
Download "Scream 4 me" video here >>>[33 MB]Quicktime .mov-file
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. : : 081022 - CD, photos and live clip: : .
Photos from the Stockholm show Oct 1st with guitarist Martin Sweet at
Festivalphoto.se [Click here]
CD soon available, The Mama Trash Family Artists compilation cd No.2
with bands like: Deathstars, Private Line, Dope Stars Inc. and many more.
Gemini Five contributes with the lost track "Crash City" which was recorded with Kory Clarke in 2007. Click pic to enter shop. Video exclusive live clip of "I am Hollow" from the
Stockholm Tattoo Boat Cruise in March 2008. Dee Dee's
first Gemini Five show. [Click here] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 080927 - Breaking news!!! Dee Dee leaves the band! : : .
Lead guitarist Dee Dee has very rapidly decided to leave the band due to ilness and private/personal reasons. His decision is understandable
and accepted by the other bandmembers. - This is however
something we could not predict and therefore some "last-
minute-actions" need to be considered. The show tonight Sept 27th
in Sundsvall [SWE] is forced to be postponed 'til later and
the in-store acoustic appearance at Heron City [Sunday Oct.28] in Stockholm
is unfortunally cancelled!! ***Official statement at Dee's myspace click here >>>
Martin Sweet of CrashDïet filling in
temporarily on lead guitar
The show at Tantogården on Wedn. Oct 1st is
still on thanks to Martin Sweet of CrashDïet whom is filling in
temporarily on lead guitar. Stay tuned for more news and updates
regarding the situation.
- We're very sorry for all the inconvenience and we'll make sure to make it up to all you fans in the near future.
. : : 080723 - Covering KISS "Crazy Crazy Nights" : : . Tin Star is doing some lead vocals and Hot Rod's handeling all the bass work. Dee Dee and Slim Pete are members of the Swedish Sleaze All-Stars quire as well! Listen to the track at the Stockholm sleaze/glam club CRAZY NIGHT's official MySpace [Click here]
. : : 080718 - New shows added + live footage : : .
More shows added to the german tour in October as well as new shows in Sundsvall [SWE].
Gemini Five at their best, on a big stage. Can't be beaten! We've uploaded a few snap-shots for you to see at YouTube.com from the huge and succesfully show at Colonia Sonora festival in Torino (ITA) July 5, 2008.
. : : 080620 - We need all your support : : . One simple way to support GEMINI FIVE is to just type in the words GEMINI FIVE - SCREAM FOR ME + your name at Bandit radio's website (see below).
By doing so You will show the radio producers that you can make an impact and to help your favorite bandto reach as many people as possible.
Also, its here, where YOU as a fan can make a difference and contribute to have GEMINI FIVE in Your country and in Your town! Please make sure to spread the word of GEMINI FIVE to your local promotors and venue owners.
// Thx in advance.
Plz, request the 1st SINGLE"SCREAM 4 ME" [Click the Bandit banner to enter] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 080602 European release
:: "Sex Drugs Anarchy" release all over europe in June Friday 13th 2008! Are you superstitious?
We dare you to buy your album on Friday 13... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : S.D.A. Interviews and reviews : : .
:: French review - Metal Heart webzine [Click here]NEW! :: First american review - webzine Dangerdog.com [Click here] NEW! :: Intervju with Hot Rod by Greek Metal-Temple.com [Click here] NEW! :: Great review at Metal-Temple.com [Click here] NEW!
:: Intervju with Hot Rod by Calles-Rockcorner [Click here] :: Great review at Rock Hospital [Click here]
Check back regularly for more reviews and interviews... -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
. : : 080505 Radio show on Wednesday 7th
:: APPEARENCE AT RADIO "106.7 ROCKKLASSIKER"
Its time for another round of promotional work to follow up the huge appreciation of the new album "SEX DRUGS ANARCHY".
On Wednesday May 7 at 07:30 am (CET) the band members Hot Rod,
Tin Star and Slim Pete will pay their views on the new album.
The show will be on-line live at ROCKKLASSIKER.
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. : : 080502 SEX DRUGS ANARCHY release today!
:: NEW ALBUM IS TITLED "SEX DRUGS ANARCHY" Make sure to visit the official MySpace regularly for new tracks; http://www.myspace.com/geminifive
*The album was produced by band members Hot Rod and Tin Star.
Recorded and mixed at the Stappenwolf Studio [Stockholm, Sweden]
during October 2007 - January 2008.
Executive produced by Peer Stappe.
**By this album the band will blast out their roots and
reveal to the world whats hot and whats not!
This is a huge step to finally have it your and our way.
No compromises whats so ever! Street-gutter-metal-sleaze.
***The tracks has been recorded as a three-piece as a permanent lead guitarist was yet to be discovered.
****Guestappearences will include such as; Martin Sweet (lead guitar on 3 tracks and backing vox), Peter London (backing vox) and Eric Young (backing vox) of "CrashDïet". - Martin Sweet also co-wrote 3 tracks on the album.
Also, Marcus Jidell of danish/swedish hardrockers "Royal Hunt"
is laying downs some shredding leads on 3 tracks.
- All other lead guitars has been split between Tin and Rod.
American icon rocker Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul / Space Age Playboys)
has co-written lyrics on 4 tracks.
*****"SEX DRUGS ANARCHY" will be released in Scandinavia May 2nd 2008
and will be available as on-line purchase to the rest of the world as well. Official worldwide releases will be announced later on.
******The album will includes 11 tunes including title track and the
1st single "Scream 4 me".
Full track list: 1. Thunder & Lightning // 2. I Am Hollow // 3. Scream 4 Me
4. Here's looking at you kid // 5. All Pistols // 6. Sex Drugs Anarchy
7. Lay your money down // 8. Here 2day gone 2mrw // 9. Something's gotta give // 10. Blood on the Bricks // 11. We do not come in Peace //
12. Stay with me
Last but absoluyely not least;
Please welcome new member Dee Dee.
. : : MONSTER METAL POWER BALLADS Gemini Five's "TwentyForSeven (!?)"among other artists on the compilation "Monster Metal Power Ballads".LA Guns, Warrant, Cinderella, Dokken, White Lion, Lita Ford ... and more.
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