Transport League is a Swedish heavy metal band from Partille, formed in 1994. They disbanded in 2005 before reuniting in 2009. The band has released ten studio albums, with their latest, We Are Satan's People, having been released in 2024.
History
The band was formed in late 1994 by guitarist and vocalist Tony Jelencovich (Icon in Me, Mnemic) as a side project to his then-band B-Thong. In 1995, the debut album Stallion Showcase was released, featuring Jelencovich, bassist Johan Reivén, and drummer Lars Häglund. Towards the end of 1996, the band toured Scandinavia.Garry Sharpe-Young: A-Z of Doom, Gothic & Stoner Metal. Cherry Red Books, London 2003, , p. 425.
The lineup changed for the 1997 album Superevil, with Peter Hunyadi joining as a second guitarist, Ken Sandin on bass, and Mattias Starander on drums. This lineup embarked on various tours and recorded the third album, Satanic Panic, in 2000.
Subsequent lineup changes occurred, including the brief inclusion of Patrik Sten on drums, who, after an extensive search, was found to be a good fit but ultimately did not stay.Buffo [Schnädelbach]: Transport League. Keine Panik auf der Satanic. In: Rock Hard, Nr. 156 (May 2000), p. 110 (in German). By the time of the 2003 album Multiple Organ Harvest, the band consisted of Jelencovich, drummer Stefan "Stipen" Carlsson, and guitarist Adam Magnusson.
In 2005, the band temporarily disbanded so Jelencovich could focus on other projects. One of his goals was to create opportunities for the youth in Gothenburg to enjoy heavy metal music, which led him to regularly rent out a club that exclusively played such music.
The band reunited in 2009 and, after several live performances, entered the studio with producer Roberto Laghi (In Flames, Sonic Syndicate, Mustasch), who had worked on their previous three albums. The result was the album Boogie from Hell, released independently in 2013.
Musical style The band's music is influenced by groups such as Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Led Zeppelin, Pantera, Sepultura, and Machine Head.Henning Richter: Transport League. Superevil. In: Metal Hammer, May 1997, p. 52 (in German). Jelencovich cites Clutch, Pro-Pain, and Danzig as his primary influences.Henning Richter: Nagelprobe. In: Metal Hammer, July 1997, p. 120 (in German). Transport League's music is aggressive, with technically demanding instrumentals.
Members Current Tony Jelencovich – guitars, vocals (1994–2005, 2009–present) Peter Hunyadi – guitars Mattias Starander – drums Dennis Österdal – bass (2015–present)
Former Stitch – bass Ken Sandin – bass Stefan Carlsson – drums Patrik Sten – drums Magnus 155 – drums Patrik Herrström – drums Bjarne Johansson – drums, bass Martin Meyerman – guitars Adam Magnusson – guitars, bass Dan J. – guitars, vocals Johan Reivén – bass (1994–1995, 2009) Lars Häglund – drums (1994–1995) Christian Jansson – bass (2001)
Discography Studio albums 1995: Stallion Showcase (Mascot Records) 1997: Superevil (Mascot Records) 2000: Satanic Panic (Pavement Music) 2003: Multiple Organ Harvest (Seamiew Records) 2013: Boogie from Hell (self-released) 2015: Napalm Bats & Suicide Dogs (Metalville, Rough Trade) 2017: Twist and Shout at the Devil (Rodeostar) 2019: A Million Volt Scream (Mighty Music) 2021: Kaiserschnitt (Rodeostar) 2024: We Are Satan's People (Black Lodge Records)
Other releases 2003: Grand Amputation (EP, Crash Music) 2003: "Disconnect Massconnect" (single, Seamiew Records) 2011: "Speedhead" (single, Record Union Records) 2014: A Diezel Smelling Aftershock (EP, Hoffa Communications)
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