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Henry Ranta
Soilwork is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Helsingborg. They have released twelve studio albums. Formed in late 1995 by Björn Strid and Peter Wichers, the band was originally known as ''Inferior Breed''. In late 1996, they changed their name to Soilwork, which means "working from the ground up". History Early years (1995–2000) The band was formed in late 1995, originally under the name Inferior Breed. Their sound, as explained by "Speed," was influenced by bands such as Pantera, Meshuggah, and Carcass. Upon changing their band name to Soilwork in late 1996, they began to develop a more melodic sound. Soilwork started work on a demo entitled ''In Dreams We Fall into the Eternal Lake''. Before the recording could take place, bassist Carl-Gustav Döös left the group, leaving guitarist Peter Wichers to handle the bass tracks on the demo. In a chance encounter, Soilwork met Michael Amott of Arch Enemy fame, who owned a record store in Helsingborg and was given a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helsingborg
Helsingborg (, , ), is a Urban areas in Sweden, city and the seat of Helsingborg Municipality, Scania County, Scania (Skåne), Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Scania (after Malmö) and List of urban areas in Sweden by population, ninth-largest in Sweden, with a population of 151,404 (2024). Helsingborg is the central urban area of northwestern Scania and Sweden's closest point to Denmark: the Danish city Helsingør is clearly visible about to the west on the other side of the Øresund. Historic Helsingborg, with its many old buildings, is a scenic coastal city. The buildings are a blend of old-style stone-built churches and a 600-year-old medieval fortress (Kärnan) in the city centre, and more modern commercial buildings. The streets vary from wide avenues to small alley-ways. ''Kullagatan'', the main pedestrian shopping street in the city, was the first pedestrian shopping street in Sweden. History Helsingborg is one of the oldest cities of what is now Sweden. It h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carcass (band)
Carcass are an English death metal band from Liverpool, formed in 1985. The band have gone through several line-up changes, leaving guitarist Bill Steer and bassist-vocalist Jeff Walker as the only constant members. They broke up in 1996, but reformed in 2007 without original drummer Ken Owen, for health reasons. To date, the band have released seven studio albums, two compilation albums, four EPs, two demo albums, one video album, and six music videos. Carcass were also one of the few extreme metal acts to sign to a major label, with Columbia Records handling North American distribution for their fourth studio album '' Heartwork'' (1993), while the album was distributed worldwide by Earache who released all of the band's albums up to and including '' Swansong'' (1996). History Early years and ''Reek of Putrefaction'' (1985–1989) Carcass were first formed as a school band by Bill Steer and Ken Owen that soon after disbanded. Steer then joined the D-beat band Disatt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Flames
In Flames is a Swedish Heavy metal music, heavy metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990 out of the Swedish death metal, Swedish death metal scene. Their lineup has changed several times, with vocalist Anders Fridén and guitarist Björn Gelotte being the only consistent members since 1995. Since the departure of Strömblad in 2010, no original members remain with the band. In Flames helped pioneer melodic death metal along with fellow Swedish bands At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity. The band has sold over two million records worldwide. During the band's early years, In Flames had a varying group of musicians recording with them, including many session musicians. By the release of ''Colony (In Flames album), Colony'' (1999), the group had established a stable lineup. Their sixth studio album ''Reroute to Remain'' (2002) showed the band moving toward a newer style of music that moved further away from melodic death metal and closer to alternative m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Predator's Portrait
''A Predator's Portrait'' is the third studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork. It was released on 19 February 2001, and was reissued on 15 October 2013 in the U.S. and 18 October 2013 in Europe. This is the last album to feature Carlos Del Olmo Holmberg on keyboards. According to Nielsen Soundscan, the album sold 6326 copies in the US as of 2002. This is the first album where Björn "Speed" Strid started utilizing clean vocals mixed with his traditional screaming style and the first Soilwork release to be on Nuclear Blast. The album was recorded at the same studio and at the same time that Opeth recorded their album '' Blackwater Park''. "Shadowchild" is a rerecording from their reissue of ''The Chainheart Machine''. Track listing Personnel Soilwork * Björn "Speed" Strid − vocals * Peter Wichers − lead guitar * Ola Frenning − rhythm guitar * Henry Ranta − drums * Ola Flink − bass guitar * Carlos Del Olmo Holmberg − keyboards, artwork Gues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Tranquillity
Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. They are considered one of the pioneering acts of the Swedish death metal, Gothenburg metal scene, which also includes bands such as In Flames and At the Gates - regarded as the Gothenburg fathers in the film entitled ''Out of Nothing: A DT Documentary'' released by Century Media, which was filmed in their home town in April 2009. After a nearly three-decade long collaboration of four founding members frequent lineup changes between 2016 and 2021 have left only vocalist Mikael Stanne as an original member, together with long-time keyboardist Martin Brändström. History Early years and ''Skydancer'' (1989–1993) Dark Tranquillity was formed in 1989 by guitarists Mikael Stanne and Niklas Sundin, vocalist Anders Fridén, drummer Anders Jivarp, and bassist Martin Henriksson, under the name Septic Broiler. In 1990, the band recorded a demo entitled ''Enfeebled Earth'', and the band changed its name to Dark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band formed in Buffalo, New York, in 1988, now based in Tampa, Florida. The band has released sixteen studio albums, two box sets, four video albums, and two live albums. The band has had little radio or television exposure throughout its existence, although a cult following began to build with the releases of their early albums, including '' Butchered at Birth'' (1991) and '' Tomb of the Mutilated'' (1992). As of 2015, they achieved worldwide sales of two million units for combined sales of all their albums. Cannibal Corpse received its best "first week" sales of all-time and first Top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales Chart with their fifteenth studio album '' Violence Unimagined'' (2021), which entered at No. 6 with 14,000 copies sold. Cannibal Corpse has seen several lineup changes throughout its run, with bassist Alex Webster and drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz being the only constant members. The band's current lineup includes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defleshed
Defleshed is a Swedish death/thrash metal band. The group was formed by guitarist Lars Löfven, formerly of Convulsion and Inanimate. He was joined by ex-Crematorium bassist Gustaf Jorde shortly after recording a demo. In 1995 drummer Matte Modin joined the band. They have released several albums on high-profile metal labels. In November 2005, it was announced that Defleshed had officially split-up. The band also had a side project named Vargavinter. In January 2021, Defleshed announced they had reformed and they were working on new material. In July 2022, the band announced they had signed with Metal Blade Records and would be releasing their new album, ''Grind Over Matter'', on October 28, which will be the band's first album in 17 years. Members Current members *Gustaf Jorde – vocals, bass (Raubtier) *Lars Löfven – guitars *Matte Modin – drums, ( Raised Fist, ex- Dark Funeral) Former members *Oskar Karlsson – drums *Kristoffer Griedl – guitar *Robin Dohlk – voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chainheart Machine
''The Chainheart Machine'' is the second studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork. It is the first Soilwork release to feature guitarist Ola Frenning and drummer Henry Ranta. There is an instrumental hidden track In the field of recorded music, a hidden track (sometimes called a ghost track, secret track or unlisted track) is a song or a piece of audio that has been placed on a CD, audio cassette, LP record, or other recorded medium, in such a way as t ... on "Room No 99" as the song ends at 5:00 followed by silence until the 7:00 minute mark where the hidden track begins. The hidden track transitions perfectly into the opening title track. Track listing Credits Soilwork * Bjorn "Speed" Strid − vocals * Peter Wichers − guitar * Ola Frenning − guitar * Ola Flink − bass * Carlos Del Olmo Holmberg − keyboards * Henry Ranta − drums Guests * Mattias Eklundh − guitar solo on "Machinegun Majesty" * Mattias Nilsson – 2009 remaste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krisiun
Krisiun is a Brazilian death metal band, founded by brothers Alex Camargo (bass, vocals) (Born March 11, 1972), Moyses Kolesne (guitars) (Born August 11, 1973) and Max Kolesne (drums) (Born June 12, 1974). Since its formation in 1990, the group recorded three Demo (music), demos, ''Curse of the Evil One'' in 1990, ''Mortal Toxic'' in 1991, and ''The Plague'' in 1992, and self-released an extended play (EP) titled ''Unmerciful Order'' in 1993. After signing with Dynamo Records (a Brazilian label), Krisiun released the debut full-length ''Black Force Domain'' in 1995, followed by ''Apocalyptic Revelation'', in 1998. They signed with major label Century Media in 1999, releasing a further ten studio albums. History Krisiun was formed in 1990, by three brothers, vocalist/bassist Alex Camargo, guitarist Moyses Kolesne and drummer Max Kolesne (Alex uses his mother's maiden name). They have toured extensively through North America, South America and Europe (recording their first off ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naglfar (band)
Naglfar is a Swedish melodic black metal band that was formed in 1992. The group was established by Jens Rydén and Kristoffer Olivius, originally under the name ''Uninterred''. History Naglfar formed in 1992.Rivadavia, EduardoNaglfar Biography, Allmusic, retrieved 4 February 2011 The band was originally called ''Uninterred'' and was founded by Jens Rydén on vocals and guitar, and Kristoffer Olivius on bass. The band achieved its first full line-up when Ulf Andersson from Nocturnal Rites joined to play drums, while Morgan Hansson and Fredrik Degerström joined on guitar. With this new line-up, Rydén could concentrate on vocals. In March 1994, Degerström left Naglfar due to personal issues with the band as well as musical differences. Soon afterward, Andersson left to focus on Nocturnal Rites. During this period, the band wrote and recorded their first demo at Garageland Studio, titled ''Stellae Trajectio''. The demo was released in November 1994. Before its public release, ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darkane
Darkane is a Swedish metal band that originated in Helsingborg in 1998. Their music contains ample thrash elements interspersed with acoustic interludes and symphonic features, such as the in-studio use of synthesizers and occasionally full orchestras and choir singing. The name "Darkane" is a portmanteau of the words "dark" and "arcane". History Formation and ''Rusted Angel'' (1998–2000) Darkane was formed by former Agretator guitarist Christofer Malmström and drummer Peter Wildoer, who recorded a 2-song demo in 1998. On the strength of these two songs, Darkane landed a record deal with War Music, and the band's lineup was completed by bassist Jörgen Löfberg, guitarist Klas Ideberg, and vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid. However, as vocalist of the already-established Soilwork, Speed was unable to continue dividing his time, and decided to leave Darkane. After a period of several months without a vocalist, he was replaced by vocalist Lawrence Mackrory, who was recommen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Ranta
Soilwork is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Helsingborg. They have released twelve studio albums. Formed in late 1995 by Björn Strid and Peter Wichers, the band was originally known as ''Inferior Breed''. In late 1996, they changed their name to Soilwork, which means "working from the ground up". History Early years (1995–2000) The band was formed in late 1995, originally under the name Inferior Breed. Their sound, as explained by "Speed," was influenced by bands such as Pantera, Meshuggah, and Carcass. Upon changing their band name to Soilwork in late 1996, they began to develop a more melodic sound. Soilwork started work on a demo entitled ''In Dreams We Fall into the Eternal Lake''. Before the recording could take place, bassist Carl-Gustav Döös left the group, leaving guitarist Peter Wichers to handle the bass tracks on the demo. In a chance encounter, Soilwork met Michael Amott of Arch Enemy fame, who owned a record store in Helsingborg and was given a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
