Dundertåget, originally known as Thunder Express, was a Swedish

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formed in 2004 by Robert Dahlqvist. They released four albums before disbanding in 2011.

History

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were on break. The band was originally named Thunder Express, after a song by

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. The band also included guitarist Robert Pehrsson, bassist Jens Lagergren, and drummer Jesper Karlsson. Originally performing in English, Thunder Express released the albums ''We Play for Pleasure'' in 2004 and ''Republic Disgrace'' in 2007. In 2008 they decided to switch to their native Swedish for titles and lyrics, and changed their name to Dundertåget (a rough translation of "Thunder Express"). Under their new name they released the album ''Skaffa ny Frisyr'' in 2009, which earned the band a

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nomination for Best Rock Act of the Year. Their fourth overall album ''Dom Feta Åren är Förbi'' was released in 2010, featuring a guest appearance by singer Nina Ramsby. Dundertåget disbanded in 2011, with Dahlqvist and Pehrsson moving to other projects associated with The Hellacopters. Dahlqvist also released some solo material shortly before his death in 2017.

Members

* Robert Dahlqvist –

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* Robert Pehrsson –

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*Jens Lagergren –

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, backing vocals *Jesper Karlsson –

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Discography

as Thunder Express

*''We Play for Pleasure'' (2004) *''Republic Disgrace'' (2007)

as Dundertåget

*''Skaffa ny Frisyr'' (2009) *''Dom Feta Åren är Förbi'' (2010)

References