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was released in 1983 and sold around 10,000 copies in Sweden alone. In addition to Sweden, the band gained popularity in Japan, Germany and the United States. In 1984, the band performed with
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In 2009, the band recorded a new EP with new versions of their popular single "Heavy
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at the same year, which contains both new material and highlights of their live concert from Sweden Rock 2002. The printed edition was limited to 1000 copies, but is currently available on iTunes.
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