NEWS ARCHIVE: 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
November 21, 2011
PRESS RELEASE
To whom it may concern.
After two years as the drummer of Torch, me and the band have decided to go
separate ways. Due to my other commitments in the next year there is no way
for me to do the upcoming tour that are being planned for Torch, or participate
in other planned activities in the Torch-camp in 2012.
There is no hard feelings between me and the members of Torch. Torch need
a drummer who's dedicated 100% to the band, and I'm not that guy right now.
I wish Torch the best of good luck for the future. The fans I've met during my time in
Torch have always been marvellous and loyal. I hope to see you in the future as well.
Best regards,
Magnus Ulfstedt
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November 7, 2011
Jimi Jamison DVD
The new Jimi Jamison - Live At Firefest DVD is now released. It was filmed at
Rock City, Nottingham, UK, on October 31, 2010, at Firefest.
Line up: Jimi Jamison - Vocals, Magnus Ulfstedt - Drums, Tommy Denander - Guitar,
Jimmy Jay (H.E.A.T) - Bass, Jona Tee (H.E.A.T) - Keyboards.
Order it now at www.thefirefest.com
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October 11, 2011
Magnus on Facebook
Magnus Ulfstedt Official is now to be found on Facebook (FB). If you have FB, look
me up and press the "like" button. The magnusulfstedt.com site will still be the main
site for the latest news. But there will be more updates/reminders of gigs, photos etc
on FB. Check it out!
The Magnus Ulfstedt Official is not to be confused with the private Magnus Ulfstedt FB
page. So do NOT make a friend request on my private FB page, unless I know you!
Thank you!
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August 4, 2011
Hellinor
I'm doing a short return to one of my old bands, Hellinor, this Saturday.
Hellinor split in 2009 but was then reformed with new members in 2010.
I've been asked to sit in for their drummer on one gig this Saturday, August 6, at
Harry B James in Stockholm. There was no hard feelings when the last line-up split
so I accepted the offer.
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June 22, 2011
Toby Hitchcock
I'm pleased to announce that I'm playing on the first solo album from Pride Of Lions
vocalist Toby Hitchcock. The album is produced and recorded by Erik Mårtensson
(Eclipse, W.E.T, Rockbusters).
Toby Hitchcock's solo debut Mercury's Down will be released on August 23 (North America)
and August 26 (Europe). The album includes 12 killer tracks and a bonus videoclip.
Mercury's Down includes the following songs: This Is The Moment; Strong Enough;
How To Stop; Let Go; One Day I'll Stop Loving You; I Should Have Said;
If It's To Be (It's Up To Me); Just Say Goodbye; Summer Nights In Cabo;
Tear Down The Barricades; A Different Drum; Mercury's Down.
Bonus videoclip: This Is The Moment.
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May 31, 2011
Tallinn gig cancelled
What was to be Rockbusters first visit to Tallinn has been cancelled. I have no
clue at the moment why it's been cancelled or if we'll play there later this year.
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May 5, 2011
Rock For Japan
On March 11, 2011 one of the biggest natural disasters hit the country of our close
friends in Japan. AOR Heaven has just released a 2-CD set to raise money for Japan.
Included on this CD is the song "Anything At All" by Mitch Malloy, recorded at
Firefest 2008. The track is from the DVD "Live From Rock City" that was released
in 2009. It features me on drums.
Also included is a song by Tommy Denander, "Where Is The Fire", that was recorded
to raise money for the people in Thailand after the tsunami in 2004. It features me
and a bunch of others on backing vocals.
Help Japan and buy this CD!!!
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May 2, 2011
Live dates confirmed
It is now confirmed that Rockbusters will play in Tallinn, Estonia, on June 3-4.
This is the first time for Rockbusters in Tallinn and the band is very excited.
Torch news
Torch has been on hold for a couple of months. The band will soon start rehearsals
for the Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany in July. There will be no tour or
other gigs this year. The band will focus on writing songs and record a new album
to be released in late 2011 or early 2012.
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April 11, 2011
Live update
This month Rockbusters will do one week at Engelen in Stockholm, April 12-16.
Next week we'll be at the Apollo Live Club in Helsinki, Finland, for three nights.
April 21-23. Rockbusters will do some gigs in Tallin. Exact dates are yet to be
confirmed. Check back soon for updates.
Rehearsals with Lions Share for the upcoming gig in Norway in May are doing great.
Andy Loos, who played bass on the first album, is back in the band.
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February 3, 2011
Firefest 2011
The line-up for this years Firefest has been reveald. After the succes at last years
Firefest, Jimi Jamison will be back this year as the headline act on Friday 21st
October. Jimi's doing a 90 min set with the same backing band as last year. Tommy
Denander on guitar, the H.E.A.T-guys Jimmy Jay (bass) and Jona Tee (keyboards)
and me on drums. We (the backing band) will also do the gig with Jeff Paris on
Saturday 22nd October. Jeff will do songs from his 80's solo albums "Race To
Paradise" and "Wired Up".
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January 3, 2011
This upcoming weekend, January 7-8, sees the return of Va Fan Jörni at Pub
Anchor in Stockholm. It's sort of a tribute to Journey. The band features me and
my friends: Andreas Novak (House Of Shakira) on vocals, Anders Berlin (Shineth)
on keyboards, Robert Andersson (Burn) on guitar and joining us on bass,
Nalle Påhlsson (Treat, Last Autumn's Dream, Therion).
But I will kick off this year with a gig at Apollo Live Club in Helsinki, Finland,
on January 5 with Rockbusters. Let's Rock!