News

May 10, 2024

Lead singer found

There are moments in the life of a band when you simply must be patient. It's not always easy and often involves setbacks. But then you are suddenly rewarded and get the "perfect match". Love at first sight, so to speak!

We are extremely happy and proud to present our new singer to you: MAGDA

We won't lose many more words now, except: you will soon see and hear what we are talking about!!!

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June 23, 2023

Lead singer wanted

CRUSH is looking for you, an ambitious singer, who would also like to get involved in songwriting - especially the (English) lyrics.

We are not a cover band, we play rock/hardrock. Songs and rehearsal room are available (Baden area). We would like to return to the studio and rock the stage as soon as possible.

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May 29, 2023

Dan leaves CRUSH

We regret to announce that, due to health reasons, Dan has made the difficult decision to step down as the lead singer of Crush. His departure comes as a significant loss for our band, as he has been an exceptional match both in terms of musicality and personal camaraderie.

Dan, we wholeheartedly extend our well wishes to you. Your presence will forever remain an integral part of Crush's story.

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April 16, 2023

New Single out

We were recently at Sonic Arts Studio and recorded two songs that we are releasing as a digital single. The mixing was done by Marko Colombo.

The single is available via our Bandcamp page or soon as stream on Spotify.

Enjoy!

Rock Starts Rolling

Write Your Own Story

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Music

Released in 2023
Produced by CRUSH and Marko Colombo @ SONIC ARTS STUDIO
Artwork by Daroc
© & ℗ 2023 CRUSH
Self-distributed

Get the digital version on Bandcamp.

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Released in 2021
Produced by CRUSH and Reto Muggli @ POWERPLAY STUDIOS
Artwork by Franziska Frei, Qbus Grafik-Design
© & ℗ 2021 CRUSH
Self-distributed

Get your copy via mail to CRUSH
oder digital on Bandcamp.

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Released in 1996 / CR 60672-96
Produced by CRUSH and Heinz Kaufmann @ ONYX STUDIO
Artwork by Simone Schenker and Martin Volkart
© & ℗ 1996 Crush
Self-distributed

CD is out of stock
Get the digital version on Bandcamp.

biography

Story of CRUSH

Yesterday:
The hardrock band CRUSH was founded by Omar Borrini and Patrick Moser in 1994 and formed with three other band members, among them Fritz Hunkeler. After many successful concerts in Switzerland and Germany, among others with rock greats like Gotthard, Sina, or Natascha, the debut album called «Appetizer» was released in 1996. The ballad «Where» included on it became the band's most played radio hit in Switzerland. In 1997 CRUSH got a new frontman: Tommy Lion. Shortly after, the label ATI from London wanted to sign CRUSH, but due to different visions of the future of the members, the band finally disbanded in the summer of 1997.

In 2018, the three original band members Omar Borrini, Fritz Hunkeler and Patrick Moser revived CRUSH, and Martin Stöckli (drums) and Katharina Dienstl (bass) joined them. Shortly after the extremely successful revival and the release of «Intoxication», all planned concerts were unfortunately cancelled due to the corona pandemic. At the end of 2021, after more than two years of rehearsal but without any prospect of concerts, frustration arose within the band. The future of CRUSH was again uncertain.

However, the two original band members Fritz Hunkeler and Patrick Moser did not want to bury the band and firmly believed that the original compositions - with their pounding beats, catchy guitar riffs and distinctive sound - belonged under the public eye. In spring of 2022, they were able to recruit Dan Paulweber as their new frontman. Dan, who brought, with his distinctive voice, the already existing and the newly created songs to an unprecedented level for the band. With Martin Frei on bass and Chris Roth on drums, they have brought together a troupe that has no need to hide in the Swiss music scene. With a heavy heart and due to health reasons, Crush had to part ways with Dan Paulweber in spring 2023. This meant that the future of CRUSH was once again uncertain and the band embarked on another search for a new frontman/frontwoman

Today:
After more than a year and various sessions with different singers, CRUSH has found the perfect line-up! Claudia Magdalena Puhl from Germany joined the band in March 2024 and everything fell into place straight away. Magda fits in perfectly with us and not only brings new energy to the band, but also takes the whole thing to a new professional level. Her presence and powerful voice give the songs an incredible touch and her endless power will not only absolutely inspire everyone live, but will also complete the new compositions into masterpieces.

CRUSH is working intensively with various nationally and internationally successful musicians, such as Eric St.Michaels (ex-China, King Zebra) on new songs and is planning new studio recordings and a new album in winter 2024/2025. The first live performances are planned for late autumn 2024. These will be processed with further original compositions in a new, unique, varied and unforgettable live set. Thanks to our invisible sixth band member - our own in-house engineer and sound freak Franz Christen - a constant and awesome mixed sound is guaranteed.

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