Spetsnaz (named for the
Russian word for "Special Forces") was an
EBM duo, formed in
Örebro,
Sweden by Stefan Nilsson and Pontus Stålberg in 2001. Inspired by pioneering artists such as
Nitzer Ebb,
Front 242,
Die Krupps and
DAF, Spetsnaz was formed as a reaction against
Futurepop and to revive what Nilsson and Stålberg saw as "old school" EBM music.In November 2006, the duo cancelled their then upcoming tour with
And One.
Side-Line and other members of the alternative music press reported that they had split, citing differences between the two members. However, only a day later, their record company
Out of Line posted a news story denying the split. They have since "reunited" for a gig with DAF.Partei, and will be releasing a further studio album in November 2007.
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