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SKINTRADE Skintrade is a hardrock/heavy metal band formed in Stockholm, Sweden 1991 formed by George Bravo (Guitars, Backing Vocals), Håkan "Måsen" Persson (Drums, Backing Vocals) and Håkan Calmroth (Bass) and was soon joined by Matti Alfonzetti (Vocals) and Stefan Bergström (Guitars, Backing Vocals).

In 1993 they released their self-titled debut album "Skintrade". The band was awarded The Zeppelin award for best hardrock album and nominated for a Grammy (Video).

The follow up album "Roach Powder" that was released 1995 and produced by Thomas Skogsberg (who produced the Swedish band Entombed among others) was released 1995. The co-operation with Thomas Skogsberg resulted in a heavier and darker album than the first one.

The band did several tours in Europe and played festivals in Europe such as Dynamo Open Air (Holland) and MTV's Rock Am Ring (Germany). Skintrade also played as opening act for the Danish band D-A-D during their European tour 1995.

Skintrade dissolved shortly after a live broadcasted radio show in Amsterdam, Netherlands late 1995 with the Irish band Therapy?.

Skintrade reformed in May 2011 as a four piece band: Håkan "Måsen" Persson (Drums, Backing Vocals), Håkan Calmroth (Bass), Matti Alfonzetti (Vocals) and Stefan Bergström (Guitars, Backing Vocals).

In the summer and autumn of 2011 the band wrote and recorded four new songs witch was recorded and co-produced by Ronny Lahti, who had recorded and co-produced both previous albums.