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History

Morgana Lefay independently released their first album, ''Symphony of the Damned'', in 1990. The success of the album allowed the band to tour and eventually landed them with Black Mark Records. In 1997, Morgana Lefay disbanded. Persson, Heder and Söderlind kept the name. Meantime, Rytkönen and Eriksson were joined by drummer Robin Engström (formerly of M.I.D.,

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and Fantasmagoria) and continued under the name Lefay, changing their record label to

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. After releasing three albums, they got back the name Morgana Lefay when they returned to Black Mark Records. The albums ''The Seventh Seal'', ''Symphony of the Damned Re-symphonised'', and '' S.O.S'' were made when the band was called Lefay. In 1999, a self-titled album was made with Thomas Persson on guitar. In May 2006, drummer Robin Engström left the band because of personal differences. Later that month, Pelle Åkerlind became the new permanent drummer. In late August 2006, the band went into Studio Soundcreation to record a new album, titled '' Aberrations of the Mind''. It was released in March 2007 and was the first album with Åkerlind on drums.

Members

Current

* Charles Rytkönen – vocals (1989–present) * Tony Eriksson – guitars (1989–present) * Peter Grehn – guitars, backing vocals (1998–present) * Fredrik Lundberg – bass, backing vocals (2003–present) * Pelle Åkerlind – drums, backing vocals (2006–present)

Former

* Stefan Jonsson – guitars (1986–1989) * Tommi Karppanen – guitars (1989–1994) * Daniel Persson – guitars (1994–1997) * Joakim Lundberg – bass (1986–1991) * Joakim Heder – bass (1991–1997) * Micke Åsentorp – bass he "Lefay" years(1997–2003) * Jonas Söderlind – drums (1986–1997) * Robin Engström – drums (1998–2006)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles and demos

Compilations

References

External links

Official website
(archived) *
Black Mark Records
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