Luxtorpeda is a Polish rock band, founded in 2010. The current line-up consists of Robert 'Litza' Friedrich (vocals, guitar), Robert 'Drężmak' Drężek (guitar), Krzysztof 'Kmieta' Kmiecik (bass), Tomasz 'Krzyżyk' Krzyżaniak (drums), and Przemysław 'Hans' Frencel (vocals). The band has released eight studio albums, Luxtorpeda (2011), Robaki (2012), A morał tej historii mógłby być taki, mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki (2014), MYWASWYNAS (2016), Anno Domini MMXX (2020), Elekroluxtorpeda (2021), Omega (2022) and Szukamy guza (2025).
History Luxtorpeda was founded in 2010 in Poznań by Robert Friedrich, guitarist of several popular bands (Turbo, Kazik Na Żywo, Acid Drinkers, 2Tm2,3, Arka Noego). He was joined by guitarist Robert Drężek, bassist Krzysztof Kmiecik, and drummer Tomasz Krzyżaniak, who had played with Armia and Turbo. In 2011, the band was joined by Przemysław Frencel, a rapper of Pięć Dwa Dębiec.
On May 9, 2011, the band released its debut album, titled Luxtorpeda, with a hit song "Autystyczny". The album debuted at number 15 on the Polish sales chart OLiS. It was named the 'Album of the Year' by Teraz Rock magazine in 2012, and the band won several other awards ('Debut of the Year', 'Band of the Year', and 'Song of the Year' and 'Music Video of the Year' for "Autystyczny").
On May 9, 2012, Luxtorpeda released its second album, Robaki, which debuted at number one in Poland.
The band's third record, titled A morał tej historii mógłby być taki, mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki, was released on April 1, 2014. It is promoted by the lead radio single "Mambałaga", accompanied by a music video (see below). In its first week, the album charted at number three in Poland, winning with Shakira's self-titled tenth studio album which also debuted that week. The following week, it peaked at number one.
Band members Robert "Litza" Friedrich – co-lead vocals, lead guitar (2010–present) Krzysztof "Kmieta" Kmiecik – bass, backing vocals (2010–present) Tomasz "Krzyżyk" Krzyżaniak – drums (2010–present) Robert "Drężmak" Drężek – rhythm guitar (2010–present) Przemysław "Hans" Frencel – co-lead vocals, rap vocals (2011–present)
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chartposition POL Luxtorpeda Released: May 9, 2011 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 15 Robaki Released: May 9, 2012 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 1 A morał tej historii mógłby być taki,mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki Released: April 1, 2014 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 1 MYWASWYNAS Released: April 1, 2016 Label: S.D.C./Universal Music 3 Anno Domini MMXX Released: October 1, 2020 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 1 Elekroluxtorpeda Released: May 9, 2021 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 2 Omega Released: April 27, 2022 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 17 Mój Trup Jest Większy Niż Twój Released: December 13, 2024 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind – Szukamy guza Released: December 27, 2025 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind 2
Live albums Title Album details Peak chartposition POL Przystanek Woodstock 2011 Released: June 27, 2012 Label: S.D.C./Metal Mind Formats: CD+DVD 31Koncert w Stodole Released: December 10, 2012 Label: Metal Mind Formats: CD+DVD — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Video albums Title Video detailsXVII Przystanek Woodstock Released: December 12, 2012 Label: Złoty Melon Formats: DVD
Music videos Title Year Director Album Ref. “Autystyczny” 2011Mateusz Stachowski Luxtorpeda “Za wolność”Sound Park “Hymn” 2012brat Patefon Robaki “Wilki dwa”M Studio “Gimli” 2013Łukasz Jankowski “Tajne znaki”brat Patefon “Mambałaga” 2014Mateusz Otremba, brat Patefon A morał tej historii mógłby być taki,mimo że cukrowe, to jednak buraki “Pusta studnia”Łukasz Jankowski “J.U.Z.U.T.N.U.K.U.” 2015Brend Group “Nieobecny nieznajomy”Akademia Młodzieży, M Studio “Silnalina” 2016 brat Patefon MYWASWYNAS “Siódme” Tomasz Madejski “Hołd”2020Paweł RybarczykAnno Domini MMXX “Przygotuj się na najlepsze”2022Marcin JończykOmega
References
External links
Luxtorpeda on Myspace Youtube video of the song Autystyczny Youtube video of the song Niezalogowany