Swedish Erotica

The band was founded in 1985 under the name "Swedish Beauty" by members Magnus Axx (Axelsson, guitar), Ken "Ulf" Sandin (bass), Dag Ingebrigtsen, former singer of the Norwegian band TNT, Dan Stomberg, former guitarist in Madison, and drummer Magnus Nybratt. Stomberg was quickly replaced on guitar by Anders Allhage, better known as Andy La Rocque, guitarist of King Diamond since 1985, who also briefly played with Death and Megadeth. This line-up played on a Norwegian album of Christmas-themed rock songs with various singers: "The Grønne Glitrende 3 Og Dag". Nybratt then left the band and was replaced by Jamie Borger of Treat on drums. This line-up failed to land a recording contract, but Magnus Axx did not give up, changed the band's name and hired new musicians.