
Marten Andersson's LEGACY, is
a project out
of Southern California founded by Bass player
and songwriter
Marten Andersson
(Bio).
Marten is constantly in demand for his
extraordinary playing ability, this Swedish born musician has carved his
right as one of the best bass players around. Following in the footsteps of
Billy Sheehan, Geezer Butler and Gene Simmons.
Marten is a highly respected musician
who
is known for his playing and recording
with Steelheart, Lizzy
Borden, George Lynch's Lynch
Mob, Starwood, Jonas Hansson Band, Joy Basu
among
others.
- Since 2016, Marten has
been touring worldwide (US/Europe/Asia) with the band Steelheart,
which is fronted by Miljenko Matijevic. Steelheart is currently touring
in support of the new CD Through Worlds of Stardust.
- Marten recorded and
toured the World with Lizzy Borden for 25 years, sharing stages and
tours with bands
such as: Deep Purple, Kings X, Dio, Yngwie Malmsteen,
Motorhead & more. Lizzy Borden previewed their latest CD "Deal
With the Devil" and their world wide tour at "The Wacken
Festival" in Germany, in front of 35 thousand screaming fans.
- Marten Andersson most
recently finished his fifth tour with Dokken/Lynch Mob guitarist George
Lynch and his Lynch Mob. The line-up was George Lynch - Guitars, Marten Andersson
- Bass, Andrew Freeman - vocals, Vinny Appice (Black
Sabbath/Dio) - drums. Including a much talked about feature on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
- Marten Andersson is the
songwriter/bass player of the band "Starwood". Starwood recently released their debut record "if
it ain’t broke, break it!" worldwide on Metalblade Records, with videos
for the songs “Subculture”
and "Bad
Machine".
The
band did a successful
Japan
run and are currently in the studio recording their follow up CD to
If It Aint Broke, break It!
- Marten recorded two CD's entitled
"Second to None" (1996) and "The Rocks" (2000) with "The Jonas Hansson
Band" (Roadrunner Records) Jonas Hansson Band features members from
bands such as Alice Cooper, Alcatraz,
Marty Friedman Band (Megadeth)
and Silver Mountain.
- Marten is the author of the book "Make
Label Contact/The Ultimate U.S. Source Directory" a reference and
musicians tool guide, aimed specifically
towards musicians for record companies and demo submissions. Published by
SCI Publishing
- Marten has worked as a model and actor; Acting
work include; "Sweet Justice" (Melissa Gilbert), "The Net" (Sandra Bullock),
"Midnight Heat", "Divas", "To the end of Times". Marten also modeled
merchandise for disco diva Gloria Gaynor. Marten Andersson
was
featured in "The Hollywood Pet Celebrity Calendar" together
with famous actors and models such as Ally Walker (Profiler),
Donna Peele, Fabio, Alison Eastwood (Clint Eastwoods daughter) and
Robert Culp among others. This calendar is very affordable and the
proceeds goes to charity.
He
has also been the guest rockstar XXX movie
reviewer in
OUI and Hustler
Magazine.
- In 2016 Marten Andersson co-created/co-produced
'From Classical to Rock' bringing together platinum selling Rock Stars and
Award Winning Classical musicians benefiting public education programs.
Artists so far has included: Stone Temple Pilots, Chester Bennington (Linkin Park),
Nancy Wilson (Heart), John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Randy Jackson
(American Idol),
Gary Wright, Monte Pittman (Madonna), Chinese violinist Yutong (LA Phil,
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra), Chas West (Foreigner), Stan Sharp (Hollywood Bowl
Orchestra), Marten Andersson (Steelheart/Lizzy Borden/Lynch Mob), Lauren Mayhew and
many more.
Added to Legacy is Jonas Hansson,
a Swedish born guitarist and an old friend of Marten's. Jonas is best known
for his work with the Swedish acclaimed hardrock outfit "Silver Mountain" in
which he recorded four albums.
- Jonas Hansson
is the founder of "Silver
Mountain"and would be considered by many as
the first guitar ace to emerge from Scandinavia. Silver
Mountain released their
debut album, "SHAKIN BRAINS" in Europe, Japan and the USA
to rave reviews. It was said that this band was
one of the most talented of the new wave era of European heavy metal
groups. 2 of Silver Mountains members, Anders Johansson (drums)
and Jens Johansson (keyboards)
left the band shortly after the
release of "Shakin Brains", to join "Rising Force", a
new band featuring, the Swedish guitar ace "Yngwie
Malmsteen".
- Jonas recruits
new members and records the second Silver Mountain album
"Universe". The band
toured Japan and a year later released the live album entitled "HIBIYA-LIVE
IN JAPAN". Silver Mountain recorded their final album before
disbanding, entitled "ROSES AND CHAMPAGNE". Jonas has since released four
solo albums under the name "The Jonas Hansson Band". "The Jonas Hansson Band" features drummer Jan Uvena (Alcatraz, Alice
Cooper) Vocalist Stanley Rose
(Marty Friedman band)
and once again Marten Andersson handling the
bass duties.

Legacy |
When Marten decided to put together "Legacy" he
teamed up with singer Chris Roseberry and drummer Stephan Emig. Chris
was bringing with him 10 years worth of experience in the L.A. music
scene, fronting several projects including former band, "Lost Breed"
(Hellhound Records). Combined with his powerful and versatile vocal
range, as well as awarded a scholarship from Musicians Institute
in Hollywood. |
Stephan, a German born drummer, grew up
listening to a variety of music, from the hard and heavy sounds of the
Scorpions, to a mix of jazz and fusion. He started playing drums at the age
of 13; he studied privately at the Modern-Drum School in Germany and
attended the Los Angeles Music Academy, where he studied under drummers such
as Mike Shapiro, Ralph Humphrey, Joe Porcaro among others. Stephan earned a
highly deserved and respected reputation from both his teachers and students
alike. Stephan has performed with French guitarist, Jean-Marc Belkadi, guitarist Joy Basu
and is a very active studio musician.
Added to the band's strong mix, are special
guest appearances by Chris Logan (MSG, Jake E.
Lee), Joy Basu
(Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, CoCo Lee, members of Dio, Dweezil
Zappa, Billy Idol and Instrumental
solo albums) and Sammy J. Watson
(The Apex Theory, Ricky Lee Jones)
The
self-titled self-titled debut album has received wonderful reviews and is
described as "addictive, in-your-face hard rock." Metalvault calls it
"Possibly one of the best Metal records I will hear this year". WCRC 104 FM
says "This CD rocks. Its like Malmsteen meets Krokus meets nothing you ever
heard before, a high octane metal fest", Hardradio calls it “Very cool
stuff! Check it out", KNAC.com says "Legacy delivers straight-forward,
honest, melodic rock with some great guitar playing". (read more in
reviews>)
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Legacy's CD was mixed and produced by Marten Andersson and Jonas Hansson at
Mastergroove Studio's in
Granada Hills,
California,
with the assistance of Mastergroove studio owner Dave Morse (whose
credits include Aerosmith,
Guns 'N Roses, Van Halen and Warrant).
This CD will be
re-issued very soon and will include bonus tracks and cover art by
German Artist
Christian
Klute. |
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