CRASHDÏET

Swedish glam/sleaze metal band formed in the early 2000s, fronted by Dave Lepard until his death in 2006. Debut album Rest In Sleaze (2005) established their sleaze/glam revival sound.

Debut album Rest In Sleaze (2005) is praised for its honest sleaze/glam sound. Vocalist and guitarist Dave Lepard died on January 20, 2006. The band cites influences including Hanoi Rocks and 80s sleaze/glam acts.

DeBaser's review celebrates Crashdïet's debut Rest In Sleaze as an honest, high-energy sleaze/glam rock record. The reviewer highlights Dave Lepard's charismatic vocals and songwriting, compares the band to Hanoi Rocks and classic 80s acts, and rates the album highly. The piece is both admiring and mournful, given Lepard's death in 2006.

For:Fans of glam metal, sleaze rock, hair metal and 80s-influenced hard rock