Loud Pipes (band)


Loud Pipes were a Swedish hardcore punk band, active from 1994 to 1997, founded by Fredrik Lindgren, and consisting of members from famous Swedish death metal and thrash metal bands. They made one album, one EP and a split-single during their existence, and also appeared on several compilation records. The members of the band were Fredrik Lindgren, Fredrik Karlén, Peter Stjärnvind, and Nandor Condor. They were initially signed with the Swedish label Burn Records, which Lindgren later also co-managed, and from 1996 with the French label Osmose Productions. Drunk Forever was produced by the band and Tomas Skogsberg, and also features a talk intro by Jari 'Finn-fan' Juho of legendary fanzine Sika Äpärä. Downhill Blues was produced by the band and Nico Elgstrand, and included guest backing vocalists Izmo Ledderfejs and 'Leffe Slaktsvärdsvin'.
Fredrik Lindgren died on 5 January 2025, at the age of 53.

Members

  • Fredrik Lindgren : Guitar/Backing vocals
  • Fredrik Karlén: Bass/Backing vocals
  • Peter Stjärnvind: Drums/Backing vocals
  • Nandor Condor: Vocals

Discography

Studio albums
  • 1995: Drunk Forever
  • 1997: The Down Hill Blues
7" Vinyls
  • 1995: Loud Pipes / Essoasso – Stupid Stupid / In Tradition
  • 1997: Headbangers Against Disco Vol. III
Various artists compilations