The HIGHER GROUND story began in the town of Sandviken, Sweden in late 1994 when drummer Erik Pettersson, guitarist Niklas Hammarberg, bassist Petter Eriksson and keyboardist Ulf Merkell were playing together in a cover band and looking for a new vocalist. When Peter Lindberg answered an advertisement in a local newspaper, HIGHER GROUND finally was completed.

Vocals: Peter Lindberg
Guitars: Niklas Hammarberg
Drums: Petter Eriksson
Bass: Ulf Merkell
Keys: Erik Pettersson

After only 3 months, in early 1995, the band recorded their first demo. Later the same year another demo saw the light of day.

In 1996, HIGHER GROUND went into the studio armed with 6 songs which they recorded live and which led to them landing a deal with ProActive Records. Released in remixed form in mid 1997, these six songs formed the “Keep On Walkin'” E.P., which received considerable critical acclaim.

The band started work on their debut album in 1998. Over 18 months in the making, the album was preceded by a limited edition 3 track single 'Ghost In My Head' (released in April 2000) which also featured an exclusive acoustic version of “Keep Walking” from the 1997 E.P. HIGHER GROUND's debut full length album “Perfect Chaos”  was released in May 2000.

Now, HIGHER GROUND are back with their ^2nd full length album “A Thousand Pieces” which was recorded from October 2003 - June 2004 at Vaxjö, Sweden at Downtown Studios. The production was handled by Michael Rosman and HIGHER GROUND and the mastering by Mikael Ferngren.

Website: www.higherground.nu

Discography:
- Keep On Walkin’ (1997, EP)

- Perfect Chaos (2000)

- A Thousand Pieces (2004)