Grand Design was formed in 2006 by vocalist/producer Pelle Saether, and the band’s first 1st album “Time Elevation” was release by AOR Heaven in October 2009. The album featured guest spots from guitarists Janne Stark and Tommy Denander. The release gained massive success and was awarded ‘best album’ and ‘best song’ by BeRockRadio and received numerous top 10 positions for “best album 2009”. Several concerts, including the prestigious FireFest in Nottingham, UK proved that Grand Design also deliver live. Pelle Saether comments: ”Since we all love Def Leppard, it will always be an influence we use to spice things up.” The album, now discontinued, has become quite the collector’s item and a re-issue is planned. Two years later, it was time for Grand Design’s second album – “Idolizer”. Pelle says: “We knew we had found a formula to make an 80’s rock record work in the 21st century – so why change it?” With new anthems like “Get On With Action”, “OughtoGraph” and “Your Love’s A Runaway”, “Idolizer” followed up the fans expectations. Grand Design again proved that the songs and sound of 80’s rock belong in your players and on the big stages. In 2012 the line-up saw singer Pelle Saether and guitarist Dennis Vestman, now flanked by guitarist Janne Stark (Constancia, Overdrive etc), bassist Mats Vassfjord (Chris Laney Band, Scaar) and drummer Peter Hermansson (Talisman, John Norum, 220 Volt). The band also did numerous shows in Sweden as well as outside the country. Early 2013 the band has finished two new songs, featuring guest singer Susie Päivärinta (of Lili & Susie), of which the song “Baby It’s You” (Promises cover) was released as a single and video in June 2013. The band also welcomed new drummer Magnus Ulfstedt (Eclipse, Jimi Jamison, Talisman, Lion’s Share etc), who made his debut on the video. The band also performed at festivals such as Skogsröjet and Rock Out Wild, together with bands like Twisted Sister, Lita Ford, Pain and Lizzy Borden. 2014 saw Grand Design play lots more shows/tours/festivals, such as MelodicRockFest 4 Chicago, U.S.A, Grand Design Italy Tour, Crashdiet + Grand Design, etc. But, most importantly, on September 26 Grand Design released their best album to date (also according to the numerous, raving reviews!), “Thrill Of The Night” (AOR Heaven Records/Europe, Rubicon Music/Japan). The same day the video for “Rawk ‘N Roll Heart Attack” was released and hit over 6000 views in just a few days! Press quotes: Thrill Of The Night: These guys are the total package and are just unbelievable songwriters, musicians and (if there was any justice) soon to be superstars! 5/5 - RockEyez (U.S.A) Surely in the top 3 best albums of the year 2014!... Nothing less than 10/10, of course! - Berock Radio This Swedish band has their excellent style and they are easy to recognize because of that and also vocalist Pelle has a fantastic voice like nobody else. Highly recommended. 10/10 – www.metal-temple.com Foncez sur cette nouvelle galette, pur joyau de Hard-Rock mélodique percutant : absolument fantastique !!! 19/20 – www.metal-integral.com En av sommarens mest positiva överraskningar. 10/10 – www.rocknytt.se Diese Platte mischt meine Best-Of-Liste für 2014 gehörig auf. - 10/10 - Rock Garage Mit „Thrill Of The Night“ sind GRAND DESIGN auf dem Weg in die oberste Liga, weiter so, nicht nachlassen! 4,5/5 – www.stormbringer.at Siempre que no se atrincheren en ese razonamiento para no disfrutar de un disco con buenos temas, muy bien interpretado y que, si suena parecido en directo, puede proporcionar muchas noches inolvidables. 5/5 – www.rockangels.net