The Rebel Saints in the Studio – New Album in the Works!
TRS Debut Album on a Limited Edition Vinyl LP
The Rebel Saints – One Year Later: What’s Next?
180g High Quality Limited Edition.
When we were to print the vinyl LP, we were aware of that we wasn’t gonna be able to fit all the songs from the digital release @ Spotify. A vinyl LP is limited to 23 minutes on each side. We chosed to include the 9 most popular songs from the digital release. For now.
Heat Is On
Hammerdown
Said And Done
Woman
Rebel Child
Wild Hearted
Wrong Side Of Town
Right Here, Right Now
Brokenhearted No More
“Woman” emerged as one of the initial compositions Thomas Anderberg crafted while recording the remake demo of “Hammerdown” in the songwriting studio in 2020. Originally tailored to complement Ola Berg’s guitar prowess, “Woman” was envisioned as a primarily guitar-driven piece.
As the production evolved over the following year, the introduction of keyboards brought a new dimension to the song. Polyphonic strings were incorporated to evoke a nostalgic 80s ambiance, enhancing its sonic landscape. The lyrics resonate with the spirit of some of Thomas and Ola’s early 90s compositions—uncomplicated yet profound, echoing influences from the 70s and 80s, mirroring the simplicity and directness of the music itself.
A fortuitous twist of fate reignited Thomas Anderberg’s passion for music in 2019. Encouraged by a dare, he agreed to take the stage again, provided Ola Berg would join him on guitar. Their anticipated performance was slated for a company event in the spring of 2020, but the advent of Covid-19 disrupted their plans.
Despite the setback, Thomas and Ola saw an opportunity in the unexpected turn of events. Reflecting on the good times of their early collaborations in the 1990s, they were inspired to revisit and record some of their old songs.
Tasked with breathing new life into their old compositions, Thomas embarked on the journey of reimagining their past works. Despite initial setbacks in the spring, Thomas eventually found his creative spark in late summer, commencing the process of musical reinvention. His journey began with the reworking and restructuring of “Hammerdown,” a seminal piece from their early collaborations in the 1990s.
As Thomas delved into rewriting old material, new song ideas began to emerge organically. Presenting his initial compositions to Ola in early fall, he received an enthusiastic reception. This led to the suggestion of embarking on a larger endeavor: recording a full album instead of just a few songs. The notion of releasing the album on Spotify was also floated, adding another dimension to their aspirations. This marked the inception of a three-year musical journey dedicated to the recording project, eventually christened “The Rebel Saints.”
The project’s essence revolves around a backbone of heavy rock infused with a melodic flair. Its essence is raw and sincere, delivering an unapologetically bold sound. Drawing inspiration from classic 70s and 80s hard rock, Thomas and Ola endeavor to infuse their music with a modern twist, staying true to their vision and artistic integrity.
“The Rebel Saints” represents a dynamic partnership between singer and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Anderberg and guitarist Ola Berg. Typically, Thomas spearheads the creative process, generating new song ideas, which he and Ola collaboratively refine and arrange in the recording studio.
In their musical synergy, Thomas takes on lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, and drum programming, while Ola contributes with guitars and backing vocals.
This collaboration traces its origins back to the early 1990s, maintaining a similar arrangement and workflow since its inception. However, a notable shift from then to now lies in the advent of digital technology, which has revolutionized the creative landscape, enabling the duo to create, perform, and record with unprecedented freedom.
In the early 1990s, the recording process often involved the use of demotapes on a 4-channel porta studio cassette tape recorder. Publicly releasing music was a considerable challenge unless one was signed to a record label, given the limitations of the era.
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