Biography

Alien is a Swedish rock and metal band formed in Gothenburg in 1986 by guitarist Tony Borg and vocalist Jim Jidhed included Ken Sandin on bass guitar, Jimmy Wandroph on keyboards, and Toby Tarrach on drums. Later in 1988, Alien released their first, eponymous album including "Only One Woman" as well as "Brave New Love" and "Tears Don't Put Out the Fire", which was released as a single later that year. In 1989, the band released a re-worked version of it for the US/international market, again titled Alien. (1993–2005) Alien returned to the studios to record their fourth album. Since then, Alien released three more albums, Best and Rare (1997, compilation)and Dark Eyes (2005). Dark Eyes was the first album to feature all new recordings and marked the return of Jim Jidhed to the band now composed of him. The band released their long-awaited new studio album Eternity on April 25, 2014 through the German-based label AOR Heaven. 2020 - INTO THE FUTURE - Alien is back with full impact and a new heavier sound, the 27th of November the new album ”Into The Future” is being released. The band formed in Gothenburg in 1986 is now entering a new future. By mixing the classic melodies that we are so familiar with and the new tougher sound, Alien wants to keep their old fans happy but also attract new hard rock fans around the world. Alien, which today consists of Jim Jidhed, Tony Borg and Toby Tarrach.