Alexander Wesselsky
| Alexx | |
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Alexx performing with Eisbrecher.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander Wesselsky |
| Born | November 18, 1968 |
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Neue Deutsche Härte |
| Instruments |
Vocals Bass Guitar Guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts |
Megaherz Eisbrecher Dale Arden |
Alexander "Alexx" Wesselsky (born 18 November 1968) is the lead singer of the German band Eisbrecher. He is best known for his 10-year tenure as the former lead singer of the band Megaherz, from 1993 to 2003.
In 1985, Dale Arden became Alexx's first band, where he performed as lead singer and bassist, alongside his best friend, Bill Parsons, in the early 1980s at a local bar.
Alexx joined in Megaherz in 1993 as one of the founding members, writing lyrics and composing as well as singing. Alexx has had moderate success during his time with Megaherz, his albums Himmelfahrt released in 2000 and Herzwerk II released in 2002, both charted in the Media Control Charts at #78. His most successful single during his time with Megaherz, Freiflug released in 1999, hit the German alternative charts at #7.
He left the band officially on 1 January 2003, and was replaced by Mathias Eisholz. In addition to Megaherz, since 1999 he has been working as a studio singer and lyricist writer for several independent projects (among others, a platinum production).
He joined Noel Pix in late 2002 to form Eisbrecher. Success for Alexx continued through Eisbrecher with the 2004 album of the same name released in January as it hit the Alternative charts in Germany at #13.
Eisbrecher's 2006 album Antikörper released in October hit the Media Control Charts at #85 and their next single Kann denn Liebe Sünde Sein released in July, 2008 hit the Alternative charts at #3. The studio album Sünde released in August, 2008 entered the Media Control charts at a high #18. On April 16, 2010, Eisbrecher released their next album, Eiszeit, which hit Germany's chart at #5. Their next album Die Hölle muss Warten was released on February 3, 2012. His latest effort, Schock, was released on January 21, 2015.
In addition to his studio musical career Alexx has performed with his bands at many large European Music Festivals including Hurricane, Nova Rock, Wacken, M'era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen and Summer Breeze.
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