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.