Svetlanas Explained

Svetlanas are a Russian thrashcore and punk rock band formed in Moscow, Russia and based in Milan, Italy. Its current lineup consists of Olga Svetlanas on lead vocals, Ricky on guitar, Steve on bass, and Diste, Olga's husband, on drums.^[1] Bassist Nick Oliveri frequently appears on the band's releases.^[2]

History

Svetlanas originated in Russia in 2009. Their self-titled debut album was released a year later in 2010. The lineup has changed since the formation of the band but has now remained constant, as of January 2018.^[3]

Band members

• Olga Svetlanas – vocals
• Ricky – lead guitar
• Steve Svetlanas – bass
• Diste Svetlanas – drums

Frequent collaborators

• Nick Oliveri – bass, vocals

Discography

Albums

• Svetlanas (2010)
• Tales from the Alpha Brigade (2013)
• Naked Horse Rider (2015)
• This Is Moscow Not L.A. (2017)
• Disco Sucks (2020)

EPs

• KGB Session (2009)
• East Meets West (2015)
• Putin on da Hitz (2017)
• The Alien's Blues (2023)

Singles

• "Lose Control" (2017)

Notes and References

1. News: SVETLANAS: HOW TO GET KICK OUT OF RUSSIA, AND NEVER ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY AGAIN. 16 March 2018. Unrated Magazine. 28 July 2018. en-US.
2. News: Russian punk band Svetlanas explodes on latest powder keg album. 17 July 2017. Rebel Noise. 28 July 2018. en-US.
3. News: The Svetlanas – 'The most dangerous band in the world'?. 30 January 2018. The Punk Lounge. 29 July 2018. en-US.