The story of the Swedish rockband Velveteen Queen begins in 2021 when 4 guys meet at high school and decide to start a band, soon the singer Samuel Nilsson also joins who immediately moves to Gothenburg and then things are going fast for the band and a lot is happening in a short time.
Despite their youth, these talented individuals, all aged between 20-23, have accomplished more than most bands dream of.
Already in March 2022, they released their debut single "TRAUMA" on Spotify and other digital services and with only four singles released, Velveteen Queen has already managed a lot, such as playing at some of Sweden's biggest festivals such as Sweden Rock Festival, Skogsröjet Festival, Kristianstad Rockfest, Malmöfestivalen and toured through Sweden with Nestor and has been a member of Hardcore Superstar on several occasions.
Velveteen Queen also released their first self released vinyl "The Theater Sessions" in February in conjunction with the Nestor tour.
The band has just finished recording their debut album, which will be called "Consequence of the city" and it will be released on May 3. The first singles released before the album were "Take me higher" and "Barrel of a gun" released in late 2023 and in January 2024 "Dreamer" was released. On April 19, "Bad Reputation" will be released, which was the last single to be released before the album release.
Videos have also been made for each of the songs that are released in connection with the respective release, both videos are filmed by Patrik Ullaeus (rEvolver Film) who made videos for, among others, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Europe, Evergrey, September, Amaranthe, Amorphis, Hammerfall, Dream Evil, Dimmu Borgir, Children Of Bodom, Kamelot, TSOOL and more.
The album is being recorded in the prestigious Crehate Studios, where iconic records from bands such as In Flames, Halo Effect, Crash Diet, Hank Von Hell and others have been recorded.
Excitement mounts as Velveteen Queen gears up for a busy year ahead, including performances at Sweden Rock Festival alongside legends like Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, and Megadeth.
The band is also scheduled to open for Mammoth WVH in June and embark on their inaugural European tour with Nestor this autumn, covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
Velveteen Queen takes audiences by storm with their raw sound that harkens back to the late 80s and early 90s with inspiration from legendary bands such as Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver.
The music industry predicts a bright future for Velveteen Queen and it's only a matter of time before one of the major record labels takes notice of this young Swedish band's raw talent and undeniable energy.
Join Velveteen Queen on this exhilarating musical adventure.
Lineup:
Samuel Nilsson – leadvocal, piano
Lukas Axx – leadguitar
Noah Mardh – rythmguitar
Isac Borg - drums
Velveteen Queen is ready to rock the music scene with the launch of their highly anticipated debut album, "Consequence of the City," slated for release on May 3rd. Recorded at the prestigious CreHate Studios in Gothenburg, known for iconic records by bands like In Flames, The Halo Effect, Crash Diet, and Hank Von Hell, the album promises a blend of raw, classic sounds reminiscent of late 80s and early 90s rock music and the band draws a lot of its inspiration from iconic rock legends such as Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver..
The album features ten captivating tracks, including "Stranger in a Mirror," where Velveteen Queen collaborated with esteemed musicians Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd) on keyboard, Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper) on guitar, and Mats Leven (Yngwie Malmsteen, Vandenberg) on backing vocals.
“ "Velveteen Queen really has a future ahead of it. Young, hungry, talented and hardworking. I am completely floored by both their energy and the quality of the songs. Really looking forward to seeing Velveteen Queen on the big stages in the near future! ””
— Jakob Herrman (Top Floor Studios)
“4/5 Velveteen Queen - ”Take me higher” (singel) ” - Johan Lindquist
— GP Göteborgsposten
30/3 Linköping, Skylten. With HARDCORE SUPERSTAR https://www.facebook.com/events/293925043275905
4/5 Beardmen/Kvänum. with Saffire https://www.facebook.com/events/695548729436108
11/4 Stockholm, Debaser. With HARDCORE SUPERSTAR https://www.facebook.com/events/1179217006387517
12/4 Vara, Konserthus. With HARDCORE SUPERSTAR
7/6 Sweden Rock Festival. with Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, The Black Crowes, Megadeath https://www.swedenrock.com/
10/6 Stockholm/Debaser. With Mammoth WVH https://www.livenation.se/artist-mammoth-wvh-1357511
11/6 Gothenburg/Valand. With Mammoth WVH https://www.livenation.se/artist-mammoth-wvh-1357511
21/6 Mellbystrand Livescen https://www.facebook.com/groups/920004532192639
29/6 Location and venue will be released shortly
13/7 Gothenburg Rock Riot Festival. with Nazareth, Corroded and more https://www.gothenburgrockriot.com/
27/7 Pärlan Rockfest
16/8 Helsingborg, Tivoli. With MIKKEY DEE & Friends https://www.facebook.com/events/401085139366511
Sat 26 Oct | Bahnhof Pauli | Hamburg Germany
Sun 27 Oct | Matrix | Bochum Germany
Tue 29 Oct | Klein Freiheit | Osnabruck Germany
Wed 30 Oct | Club Volta | Köln Germany
Thu 31 Oct | Das Bett | Frankfurt am Main Germany
Sat 2 Nov | Gaswerk | Winterthur Switzerland
Sun 3 Nov | Kaminwerk | Memmingen Germany
Mon 4 Nov | Backstage | Munchen Germany
Wed 6 Nov | Viper Room | Vienna Austria
Thu 7 Nov | Hirsch | Nurnberg Germany
Fri 8 Nov | Moritzbastei | Leipzig Germany
Sun 10 Nov | Hole 44 | Berlin Germany
VELVETEEN QUEEN - LIVE 2022
It all started off with a lot of smaller clubgigs around in Sweden before 2 shows at Sweden Rock Festival
8/6 Sweden Rock festival (Guns N’ Roses, Volbeat, Accept, In Flames, Opeth, Nightwish etc...)
9/6 Sweden Rock festival (Guns N’ Roses, Volbeat, Accept, In Flames, Opeth, Nightwish etc...)
VELVETEEN QUEEN - LIVE 2023
24/2 Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken With NESTOR
25/2 Örebro, Frimis Salonger With NESTOR
3/3 Husqvarna Folkets Park With NESTOR
4/3 Malmö, Plan B With NESTOR
30/3 Uppsala, Katalin And Alla That Jazz With NESTOR - SOLD OUT
31/3 Göteborg, Pustervik With NESTOR - SOLD OUT
1/4 Oslo, John Dee With NESTOR
22/4 Norrköping, Flygeln With NESTOR
1/6 Nässjö Stadsfest
7/7 Bomber Fest Motala
14/7 Falkenberg, With Treat
15/7 Kristianstad Rockfest 2023
4/8 Skogsröjet festivalen, Rejmyre (Saxon, Hammerfall, Airbourne. D-A-D. Blind Guardian. Kamelot, Gotthard)
18/8 Malmö , Rock Stage Malmö festivalen
1/9 Jacy´s, Göteborg With HARDCORE SUPERSTAR
16/9 Valand Göteborg With TREAT