The Full Story
Sven Gali’s trademark blend of heavy riffs, gritty vocals, and anthemic melodies span decades. Cutting their teeth in the bar circuit of Ontario, Canada in the late 80’s, SVEN GALI’s live show was a full-on circus of sex, drugs and rock n’ roll. Emerging with a record deal with BMG, SVEN GALI released their self-titled debut in 1992.
From the first chord of “Under The Influence” SVEN GALI made their mark. Follow up singles “Tie Dyed Skies” and “In My Garden” paved the way for the ballad “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” that went Top 10 nationwide and was the number 6 CanCon song of 1993. The album went Gold as SVEN GALI won the MuchMusic Best Metal Video Award in 1993.
Sven Gali - Under the Influence (Official Remastered HD Video)
SVEN GALI was nominated for two Junos for Hard Rock Album of the Year, and Most Promising Band. They toured with the likes of Def Leppard, Foreigner, April Wine, Candlebox, and Pearl Jam.
SVEN GALI toured mainland Europe, the UK, and Ireland, playing iconic venues including the London Marquee, Nottingham Rock City and the Markthalle Hamburg. The band were mainstays on MTV Europe's Headbanger's Ball and Raw Power, and built a strong and loyal following throughout the continent.
Subsequent recordings include 1996's "InWire", produced by Kelly Grey (Candlebox, Dokken) and, post-hiatus EP "3", working with David Bendeth (Paramore, Breaking Benjamin, Bring Me the Horizon.
On Friday October 13/23, SVEN GALI released the full length album "Bombs and Battlescars" in Canada, and the record will be released globally in February /24.
Two of the songs on “Bombs and Battlescars”, (One Gun, and Monster) were produced by long time friend Andy Curran (Coney Hatch). The resulting tracks are unapologetic, attitude laced songs, with anthem-like melodies and sonically crushing grooves.
“One Gun is a relentless driver that sets the battlefield ablaze with its blistering guitar work and commanding vocals. The massive groove of Coming Home and fierce anthem Monster showcase Sven Gali’s unapologetic attitude"
-Maximum Volume
"The big riffs, the gruff vocals, that downright dirty grind that carries them along – it all just makes me want to turn it up loud and educate the neighbours!"
- Metal Planet Music
SVEN GALI’s remake of the Triumph classic “Spellbound” was endorsed by Gil Moore from the band and was an instant viral sensation with fans around the world.
AMAZING!.... The only way to describe the long overdue third album from Sven Gali. It's the perfect mix of old and new blending the debut with INWIRE and adding modern flair to it. Strong contender for Album of the Year.
- Celtic Bob (Metal-Rules.com)
Sven Gali - Spellbound Cover
Summer of 2023 had Sven Gali playing in Canada, including the Sound of Music Festival in Burlington supporting Lee Aaron and Coney Hatch, CityFolk Festival in Ottawa with Bush and Headstones headlining, and an epic hometown show to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Certified Gold self titled debut record.
The band is preparing to hit the road in 2024 to promote the new album and the reissue of the 30th Anniversary Gold record.
