XT (band)

XT was a metal band from Sweden. It was formed by Bjorn Stigsson and Sonny Larson in 1991, following the breakup of Stigsson's earlier band Leviticus.[1]

XT
OriginSweden
GenresChristian metal
Years active1991–1995

The band, whose name means "Christ" released three albums before their breakup in 1995. They became better known in Japan than either Europe or the United States.[2]

Prior to forming XT, Sonny Larson had been involved in a few other Swedish metal bands as lead vocalist. While in Motherlode (1983–1987) he worked with Mark Stanway, who was later in the British melodic rock band Magnum.[3] Motherlode released one album, Sanctuary, in 1986.[4] Following Motherlode, he joined Charizma and stayed with them until 1988.[5]

Beyond Leviticus and XT, Stigsson also released a solo project in 1986 called Together With Friends.[6]

Discography
  • 1992: XT (Viva)
  • 1993: Taxfree (Viva)
  • 1995: Extended Empire (Review: Cross Rhythms[7])
  • 2017: Saved By The Blood (Talking Music)
  • 2019: Revived ...standing for Jesus Christ (Talking Music)

Members
  • Bjorn Stiggson - guitar
  • Sonny Larson - vocalist
  • Hakan Andersson - bass (-1993)
  • P-O Larsson - bass (1993–1995)
  • John Stark - bass (1995+)
  • Michael Ulvsgärd - drums (-1993)
  • Mike Nordstrom - drums (1993–1995,2017-2018)
  • Kjell Andersson - drums (1995+)
  • Nicklas Jonsson - keyboard (1993+)
  • Thomas Weinesjö - drums (2018-)

References
  1. Powell, Mark Allan (2002). "XT". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 1060–1061. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Gustafsson, Staffan (May–June 1995). "XT - Extending God's Empire". HM Magazine (53): 24–25. ISSN 1066-6923.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  3. Hale 1993, "1951 Motherlode, p. 232"
  4. Van Pelt, Doug (January–February 2000). "Indie Album Reviews: Motherlode". HM Magazine (81). ISSN 1066-6923. Archived from the original on March 8, 2001. Retrieved 2007-04-24.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  5. Hale 1993, "0534 Charizma, p. 63"
  6. Hale 1993, "1645 Leviticus"
  7. Moore, Paul (June 1995). "XT - Extended Empire". Cross Rhythms (27).CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

Citations
  • Hale, Mark (1993). Headbangers. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Popular Culture, Ink. ISBN 1-56075-029-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link).
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