Tragically, the band's singer, Dave Lepard was found dead 20 January 2006, he had committed suicide.

During this time period, Martin wrote and recorded many demos (with himself on vocals), but never intended to take Dave's place.

The band announced their new singer, H. Olliver Twisted on 21 January 2007 on the first Rest In Sleaze festival that's dedicated to Dave.

In January 2013, they released their latest effort The Savage Playground, which peaked at number 2 on the Swedish charts.

Sweet married his longtime girlfriend Ika Lillås Lindman in spring 2013.