Artist description Higher Ground is a rockband from Sweden.

Music Style Alternative Pop / Rock

Similar Artists Vertical Horizon, Matchbox 20

Artist History The Higher Ground story began in the town of Sandviken, Sweden in late 1994 when drummer Erik Pettersson, guitarist Niklas Hammarberg, bassist Petter Eriksson and keyboardist Ulf Merkell were playing together in a covers band and were looking for a new vocalist. When Peter Lindberg answered an advertisement in a local newspaper Higher Ground was complete. After only 3 months, in early 1995 the band recorded their first demo. Later the same year another demo saw the light of day. In 1996 the band went into the studio armed with 6 songs which they recorded live and which led to them landing a deal with ProActive Records. Released in remixed form in mid 1997, these six songs formed the 'Keep On Walkin'' E.P., which received considerable critical acclaim. The band started work on their debut album in 1998. Over 18 months in the making, the album was preceded by a limited edition 3 track single 'Ghost In My Head' (released in April 2000) which also featured an exclusive acoustic version of 'Keep Walking' from the 1997 E.P. Released in May 2000, Higher Ground's debut album 'Perfect Chaos' has been receiving rave reviews. The ten tracks featured on the album, which was produced by long-time band associate Mikael Rosman in Sweden, have been meticulously crafted, but still possess an essential freshness and vitality.

Group Members Niklas Hammarberg, Petter Eriksson, Peter Lindberg, Ulf Merkell and Erik Pettersson.

Instruments Guitar, bass, vocals, keyboard and drums.

Albums Keep on Walking 1997, Perfect Chaos 2000

Location Sandviken, Gävleborg - Sweden

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