Arrow (Swe)

Formed in 1984 by Mattias, Mats O, Mats E and Magnus, they released a 7" single with this line-up in 1984 - a promo video was also recorded for the song "The Only Way". Håkan J later joined on bass for the MLP 'Diary of a Soldier'. The band split in the late 80's but have done some reunion gigs (last one in 2011). A new song entitled "Never Too Late" was also recorded in 2009, samples can be found at their Myspace page.

Official Biography
Arrow was founded in 1984 in Jönköping, Sweden by Mattias Höijer (vocals, bass), Mats Ottosson (guitar), Magnus Tallåker (drums) and Mats Edström (guitar). Later that year they recorded their first single 'The Only Way'. Their single received promising criticism from the press and was awarded "Year’s Debut Single" in the newspaper Rocket. This caught the attention of people from music industry and they had the honor of opening for the band Europe when they played in Jönköping. And even in august 1985 opening for Motörhead. 1986 Mattias decided to put the bass on the shelf and focus solely on vocals, new member Håkan Jardmo took over the bass. In July of that year their maxi-single 'Diary of a Soldier' was recorded. The album was recognised by a Canadian magazine, Metal Rendevouz, who wrote a full page article about Arrow. The album received positive feedback, followed by a tour through Sweden. 1988 another record was produced. This demo received great reviews in the German newspaper, Crash, and was named their "Demo Das Monat". The band predicted a brilliant future as a new Swedish top band. In late 1988, the members of Arrow chose to go separate ways. 2009 they rejoined and were back on stage together again for a gigg at Zaragon Rock Club in Jönköping. For this the band wrote the song "Never Too Late". 2011 they played at the Jönköping Festival. A huge event in Central Jönköping on an outdoor stage. 2025 they’re back again for some gigs, soon releasing new songs!