Effective period / Period of releases: 2009

Introduction is a Swedish rock band based in Stockholm. Often classified as psychedelic rock, Introduction is also influenced by classic rock, progressive rock and indie rock. Introduction started out as a three piece band and has gone under the names The Splendid and Giantess during 2001 - 2006 but then changed the name to Introduction. Introduction's original members are , lead singer and guitar, bassist and drummer . In 2005 Martin Hägglund, organist (former guitarist of ) joined the band. In 2005 Introduction started to record their debut album, which was supposed to be released on the label , but due to internal problems within the label's organization the band signed to Santa Records, which finally released the album in 2009. The band also signed to the promotion agency the same year. Introduction's music has received great acclaim for its creativity and playfulness and was considered to be one of Sweden's most prominent psychedelic acts by Greek 'Metal Hammer'. They have performed live on festivals and venues since 2001, mostly in Sweden and Finland. Introduction released their first studio album, Santa sets sail for Saturn on August 24, 2009.

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