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In Flames
In Flames in concert at Studentersamfundet in Trondheim, March 17, 2007
In Flames in concert at Studentersamfundet in Trondheim, March 17, 2007
Background information
Origin Gothenburg, Sweden
Genre(s) Melodic death metal[1][2][3]
Years active 1990–present
Label(s) Nuclear Blast, Ferret, Wrong Again, Koch
Associated acts Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Ceremonial Oath, Dimension Zero, Hammerfall, Passenger
Website www.inflames.com
Members
Anders Fridén
Jesper Strömblad
Björn Gelotte
Peter Iwers
Daniel Svensson
Former members
Glenn Ljungström
Johan Larsson
Niklas Engelin

In Flames is a melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden and is considered to be a pioneer of the melodic death metal genre, along with Dark Tranquillity and At the Gates. Studentersamfundet i Trondhjem (meaning "The student society of Trondheim " or Samfundet for short is Norway 's largest student society (Trondhjem is a city and municipality in the county of Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Gothenburg ( Swedish:) /jœte'bɔrj/ is a city, a municipality, and an urban area on the west-coast of Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Melodic death metal (also referred to as melodeath) is a Subgenre of Death metal which combines the melody of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label Ferret Music is an Independent record label releasing largely but not solely Metalcore and Post-hardcore albums Regain Records is a Swedish based Record label. The label predominantly releases Death metal and Black metal albums Koch Records, the primary subsidiary of Koch Entertainment LP is the largest Independent record label in the United States. Dark Tranquillity is a Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. Arch Enemy is a Swedish Melodic death metal band formed in 1996 by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, Ceremonial Oath were a Swedish Death metal band who formed in early 1990 under the name "Desecrator" and disbanded in 1995 Dimension Zero is a Gothenburg, Sweden -based Melodic death metal band formed in 1995 as a side project of In Flames guitarist Jesper For The C J Cherryh novel see The Gene Wars universe. HammerFall is a Power metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden Passenger is a Metal band with roots from Swedish metal alternative rock and American Nu metal. Anders Fridén (born March 25, 1973) is the lead vocalist of the Swedish bands In Flames and Passenger. Jesper Strömblad (born on November 28, 1972) is the Guitarist, founder & last Original Member of the Swedish Melodic death metal Björn Gelotte (born in 1975 is a Songwriter and Guitarist for the Swedish band In Flames. Peter Iwers (born on May 15, 1975 in Stockholm Sweden) is the current bass player of the Swedish band In Flames. Daniel Svensson (born in 1977 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is the current Drummer of the Swedish band In Flames, and drummer / vocalist for the Glenn Ljungström was the original guitarist of the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames along with the band's founder Jesper Strömblad Johan Larsson is currently the bassist/vocalist for the Swedish band Seance, and was the original Bassist of the Swedish Melodic death metal Melodic death metal (also referred to as melodeath) is a Subgenre of Death metal which combines the melody of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Gothenburg ( Swedish:) /jœte'bɔrj/ is a city, a municipality, and an urban area on the west-coast of Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Dark Tranquillity is a Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. At the Gates was a Swedish Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg.

Contents

Background

1990–1996

In Flames was founded in 1990 as a side project of Jesper Strömblad who was at the time in a death metal band called Ceremonial Oath. In Popular music, a side project is a project undertaken by one or more persons already known for their involvement in another band Jesper Strömblad (born on November 28, 1972) is the Guitarist, founder & last Original Member of the Swedish Melodic death metal Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics Ceremonial Oath were a Swedish Death metal band who formed in early 1990 under the name "Desecrator" and disbanded in 1995 [4][5] Jesper formed In Flames with the purpose of writing songs with a more melodic musical direction, something which he was not allowed to do in Ceremonial Oath. [5][6] In 1993, Jesper decided to quit Ceremonial Oath due to musical differences and began focusing more on In Flames. [5][6] That same year, Jesper (guitar, drums, keyboards) recruited Glenn Ljungström (guitar), and Johan Larsson (bass) to form the first official In Flames line-up. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard. Glenn Ljungström was the original guitarist of the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames along with the band's founder Jesper Strömblad Johan Larsson is currently the bassist/vocalist for the Swedish band Seance, and was the original Bassist of the Swedish Melodic death metal The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the [6]

The trio recorded a three song demo and sent it to Wrong Again Records. A demo version or demo of a song (shortened from the word "demonstration" is one recorded for reference rather than for release Regain Records is a Swedish based Record label. The label predominantly releases Death metal and Black metal albums [7][4] In order to increase their chances of being offered a record deal, the trio lied to the owner of the record label by telling him that they already had 13 songs done. A recording contract (commonly called a record deal) is a legal agreement between a Record label and a Recording artist (or group where the artist In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music [7] The owner of Wrong Again Records, seeing promise in the band, offered In Flames a record deal over the phone. [4]

During 1993, In Flames wrote, recorded, and self-produced their debut studio album, Lunar Strain, in Studio Fredman. In the Music industry, a record producer or music producer has many roles among them controlling the recording sessions coaching and guiding the musicians organizing A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Lunar Strain is the debut Album released by Swedish, Melodic death metal band In Flames, in 1994 Studio Fredman is a Recording studio in Arboga, Sweden, owned and operated by producer Fredrik Nordström. Since In Flames did not have a vocalist yet, Jesper asked Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity to provide session vocals. Mikael Stanne is the Vocalist for the Swedish, Melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. Dark Tranquillity is a Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. Session musicians are musicians available for hire as opposed to musicians who are either permanent members of a musical outfit or who have acquired fame in their own right [8] In 1994, Lunar Strain was released.

During 1994, In Flames recorded and self-produced their first EP, Subterranean, in Studio Fredman. An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify Subterranean is an MCD released by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames in 1995 In Flames still did not have a vocalist yet, so session vocals were provided this time by Henke Forss. Henrik "Henke" Forss is a Swedish musician from Gothenburg. In 1995, Subterranean was released. Subterranean allowed In Flames to break out of the underground scene and led them to acquire a record deal with Nuclear Blast. Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label [4]

In 1996, In Flames finally got tired of using session musicians to record an album or to do live shows, so the trio asked Björn Gelotte to join the band as the full-time drummer, and 6 months later asked Anders Fridén to join the band as the full-time vocalist. Björn Gelotte (born in 1975 is a Songwriter and Guitarist for the Swedish band In Flames. Anders Fridén (born March 25, 1973) is the lead vocalist of the Swedish bands In Flames and Passenger. [7][5][4] That same year, the new line up recorded the band's second studio album, The Jester Race. The Jester Race is the second Album by the Melodic death metal band In Flames. This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman, but unlike previous albums, it was co-produced by the studio's owner, Fredrik Nordström. Fredrik Nordström, born on 5 January 1967, is a renowned Swedish Record producer and Guitar player for the heavy metal In 1996, The Jester Race was released. Afterwards, In Flames toured with bands such as Samael, Grip Inc., and Kreator. Samael is a Black metal / Industrial metal band formed in 1987 in Sion Switzerland. Grip Inc is a Groove metal band and a side project of Slayer 's drummer Dave Lombardo. Kreator are a German Thrash metal band from Essen Germany. They started their career in 1982 under the name Tormentor [4]

1997–2001

In 1997, In Flames recorded and released their third studio album, Whoracle. Whoracle is the third album by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames. This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman and co-produced by Fredrik Nordström. After the album was recorded, Glenn Ljungström and Johan Larsson unexpectedly announced that they were leaving In Flames. [4] Niklas Engelin (guitar) and Peter Iwers (bass) were recruited to fill in the vacant spots during a tour with Dimmu Borgir. Peter Iwers (born on May 15, 1975 in Stockholm Sweden) is the current bass player of the Swedish band In Flames. Dimmu Borgir (ˌdɪmuːˈbɔːrɡɪr is a Symphonic black metal band from Norway. [9][4] After the tour both Niklas Engelin and Peter Iwers were asked to join the band permanently, and they did. With the new line-up, In Flames then proceeded with a European tour and played their first two shows in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. [4] However, by the end of that tour in 1998, Niklas Engelin quit In Flames. [10]

In 1998, to fill the vacant guitarist spot, the band decided to switch Björn Gelotte from his position as drummer to guitarist, and they recruited Daniel Svensson to take over as drummer. Daniel Svensson (born in 1977 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is the current Drummer of the Swedish band In Flames, and drummer / vocalist for the [11] That same year, the new line-up recorded the band's fourth studio album, Colony. Colony is an Album by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames. This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman and co-produced by Fredrik Nordström. In 1999, Colony was released. Afterwards, In Flames toured Europe, Japan, and played their first show in the United States during the Milwaukee Metal Fest. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [12]

In 2000, In Flames recorded and released their fifth studio album, Clayman. Clayman is a Melodic death metal Album by In Flames. The album was released by Nuclear Blast in 2000 This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman and co-produced by Fredrik Nordström. Afterwards, In Flames did some tours with bands such as Dream Theater, Slipknot, and Testament. Dream Theater is an American Progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name " Majesty " by John Myung, John Petrucci Slipknot is an American band from Des Moines Iowa. Slipknot consists of nine members the current band members are Sid Testament is an American Thrash metal band from California. Testament has two Top 40 albums and one Top 50 album to its credit in the UK [4] In August 2001, In Flames released The Tokyo Showdown, a live album recorded during the Japanese tour in November 2000. The Tokyo Showdown is the 2001 live Album of the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames.

2002–present

In 2002, In Flames recorded and released their sixth studio album, Reroute to Remain. Reroute to Remain is the sixth studio Album by In Flames. The album was released on September 3, 2002 on Nuclear Blast Unlike all previous albums, Reroute to Remain was not recorded in Studio Fredman or produced by Fredrik Nordström. Studio Fredman is a Recording studio in Arboga, Sweden, owned and operated by producer Fredrik Nordström. Fredrik Nordström, born on 5 January 1967, is a renowned Swedish Record producer and Guitar player for the heavy metal The album was recorded in Dug-Out studio and produced by Daniel Bergstrand. Daniel Bergstrand is a Swedish Record producer, engineer and mixer, mainly working with Heavy metal bands That year the band toured with bands such as Slayer, Soulfly, and Mudvayne. Slayer is an American Thrash metal band founded by Guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King in Soulfly is a heavy metal band formed in 1997 in Arizona. Led by founder frontman songwriter and only constant member Brazilian Max Cavalera, who formed Mudvayne is an American metal band from Peoria, Illinois formed in 1996 [4]

In 2003, In Flames recorded their seventh studio album, Soundtrack to Your Escape. Soundtrack to Your Escape is the seventh studio Album of In Flames. The majority of the album was recorded in a house that the band rented in Denmark, only the drums were recorded in Dug-Out studio. The Kingdom of Denmark ( ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊ (archaic ˈd̥anmɑːɡ̊ commonly known as Denmark, is a country in the Scandinavian region of northern Europe This album was once again produced by Daniel Bergstrand. In 2004, Soundtrack to Your Escape was released. The ensuing world tour saw the band make their first trip to Australia, where they played to mostly sold out crowds. Afterwards, In Flames toured with bands such as Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe, and Motörhead. Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in 1970 in Birmingham. Mötley Crüe ( IPA pronunciation: /'mɒtliː [10] In Flames also played on the main stage during Ozzfest 2005. Ozzfest is an annual festival tour of the United States (and in some years Europe) featuring performances by many heavy metal and Hard rock

In 2005, In Flames recorded and self-produced their eighth studio album, Come Clarity, in Dug-Out studio. Come Clarity is the eighth studio album by In Flames, released on February 3, 2006 in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records and That same year, In Flames released Used and Abused: In Live We Trust, a box set consisting of material filmed and recorded throughout various live performances during 2004. Used and Abused In Live We Trust is a DVD release by Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames, released in June 18, A box set (sometimes referred to as a boxed set) is a compilation of various musical recordings Films Television programs or other collection Also in 2005, In Flames decided to sign with an additional record label so future releases could have better distribution in North America. [13] In 2006, Come Clarity was released in North America through Ferret Music and elsewhere through Nuclear Blast. Ferret Music is an Independent record label releasing largely but not solely Metalcore and Post-hardcore albums Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label That same year, In Flames toured with Sepultura, toured on The Unholy Alliance tour, was one of the headliners on the Sounds of The Underground tour, and played on the main stage at Download Festival. Sepultura ( Portuguese: Grave) are a Brazilian heavy metal band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, formed in 1984 The Unholy Alliance is a biennial Heavy metal tour of Europe and North America, with the tag-line "Preaching to the Perverted" The Download Festival is a three day Music festival held annually at Donington Park (which hosted the Monsters of Rock Festivals between 1980 and 1996 [10]

In Flames finished recording their ninth studio album in October 2007 in their own studio, IF Studios, located in Gothenburg, Sweden; originally Studio Fredman. Gothenburg ( Swedish:) /jœte'bɔrj/ is a city, a municipality, and an urban area on the west-coast of Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. Studio Fredman is a Recording studio in Arboga, Sweden, owned and operated by producer Fredrik Nordström. Alongside the recording sessions, the band released studio diaries documenting the recording process. [14][15]

In Flames were featured on the Gigantour 3 North American tour with Megadeth, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, and High on Fire. Gigantour is the name of an annual six-week traveling heavy metal Music festival organized by Megadeth 's Dave Mustaine. Megadeth is an American heavy metal band led by founder front man guitarist and songwriter Dave Mustaine. Children of Bodom is a Finnish Melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland formed in 1993 Job for a Cowboy is a American Death metal band formed in Glendale, Arizona in 2002 High on Fire is a heavy metal band from Oakland California that formed in 1999 [16]

On April 4th, 2008, In Flames released their 9th studio album, A Sense of Purpose. A Sense of Purpose is the ninth In Flames Studio album. It was released in Europe on April 4, 2008 through Nuclear [17] The first single from the new album is titled "The Mirror's Truth" which was released in Europe on March 7, 2008. " The Mirror's Truth " is the first single released by In Flames from their ninth album A Sense of Purpose. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

On January 23rd the band confirmed that they had recorded a video for the upcoming single release of The Mirrors Truth, and posted photos from the video on their official Myspace profile. [18]

In Flames will be performing at Metaltown Festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, Nova Rock Festival, Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, Gigantour and Download Festival in June 2008. The Metaltown Festival is a two day festival featuring Heavy metal music bands held in Göteborg, Sweden. Graspop Metal Meeting is a metal festival in Dessel, Belgium that has taken place each year since 1996 The Nova Rock Festival, also just Nova Rock, is a music festival that exists since 2005 and takes place each year in June The Rock am Ring ( Rock at the Ring) and Rock im Park ( Rock in the Park) festivals are two simultaneous Rock music festivals held annually in Gigantour is the name of an annual six-week traveling heavy metal Music festival organized by Megadeth 's Dave Mustaine. The Download Festival is a three day Music festival held annually at Donington Park (which hosted the Monsters of Rock Festivals between 1980 and 1996

Melodic death metal

Main article: Melodic death metal

Background

In Flames, along with Dark Tranquillity and At the Gates, pioneered what is now known as melodic death metal. Melodic death metal (also referred to as melodeath) is a Subgenre of Death metal which combines the melody of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Dark Tranquillity is a Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. At the Gates was a Swedish Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. Melodic death metal (also referred to as melodeath) is a Subgenre of Death metal which combines the melody of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal The founding members of all three bands all lived in Gothenburg, Sweden and they were all friends who shared the same musical interests. Gothenburg ( Swedish:) /jœte'bɔrj/ is a city, a municipality, and an urban area on the west-coast of Sweden. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. [8][5] Eventually, that group of friends branched off into three bands with the same musical direction, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and At the Gates.

Jesper Strömblad formed In Flames to write music that combined the guitar style of Iron Maiden with the brutality of death metal, something which Jesper stated he had never heard any band do. Jesper Strömblad (born on November 28, 1972) is the Guitarist, founder & last Original Member of the Swedish Melodic death metal For other uses see Iron maiden. Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs fast tempos heavily distorted guitars deep growling vocals morbid lyrics [19][6] In writing songs, Jesper also decided to make use of keyboards, something which is uncommon in death metal. A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard. Ever since In Flames' debut studio album, Lunar Strain, the band has made use of keyboards, but has refused to this day to recruit a full-time keyboardist. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist Lunar Strain is the debut Album released by Swedish, Melodic death metal band In Flames, in 1994 [20][21]

Musical style

In Flames' musical style is characterized by the constant use of harmonized lead guitar melodies. In Music theory, the term interval describes the relationship between the pitches of two Notes Intervals may be described as vertical Lead guitar refers to the use of a Guitar to perform Melody lines instrumental fill passages, and Guitar solos within a song structure In early albums such as The Jester Race, In Flames would many times employ two harmonized lead guitars playing over a rhythm guitar. The Jester Race is the second Album by the Melodic death metal band In Flames. Rhythm guitar is the use of a Guitar to provide Rhythmic chordal Accompaniment for a singer or other instruments in a Musical ensemble However, since the band only has two guitar players, they found it hard to reproduce those songs during live performances and ever since Reroute to Remain they have focused on writing songs with the intention of playing them live. A concert is a live Performance, usually of Music, before an Audience. Reroute to Remain is the sixth studio Album by In Flames. The album was released on September 3, 2002 on Nuclear Blast [22][23][24]

In Flames' vocal style is characterized by the use of growled vocals or screamed vocals complemented at times by clean vocals. cf Death rattle, a sound sometimes made by the dying A death growl, also known as death metal vocals, gutteral vocals Screaming is a form of vocalization, most commonly heard in sub-genres of Heavy metal and Hardcore punk, though screamed vocals also feature in music The term clean vocals is used to describe melodic and clear singing styles In more recent albums such as Come Clarity, the band makes more prominent use of clean vocals, especially during choruses. Come Clarity is the eighth studio album by In Flames, released on February 3, 2006 in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records and A refrain (from Vulgar Latin refringere, "to repeat" and later from Old French refraindre) is the Line or lines that are In Flames' lyrics have also varied during their career. In early albums such as The Jester Race and Whoracle, In Flames' lyrics focused on astrology, mankind, and other global themes. Whoracle is the third album by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames. Astrology (from Greek grc ἄστρον astron, "constellation star" and grc -λογία -logia) is a group of Systems Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus [5][25] In later albums such as Soundtrack to Your Escape and Come Clarity, In Flames' lyrics focus more on personal issues, thoughts, and other introspective themes. Soundtrack to Your Escape is the seventh studio Album of In Flames. [25][21][5] Since the release of Reroute to Remain, they have strayed from their original melodic death metal style. Reroute to Remain is the sixth studio Album by In Flames. The album was released on September 3, 2002 on Nuclear Blast Melodic death metal (also referred to as melodeath) is a Subgenre of Death metal which combines the melody of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal

Influence

In Flames, being one of the pioneers of a new music genre, have influenced many bands and most notably they were a direct influence on the new wave of metalcore. Metalcore is an umbrella term used to describe fusion genres that incorporate elements of the Hardcore punk and heavy metal genres Many metalcore bands such as Darkest Hour,[26] As I Lay Dying,[27] and Still Remains[28] name In Flames as one of their biggest influences. For other uses of the words "darkest hour" see Darkest hour (disambiguation Darkest Hour is a metal band from Washington As I Lay Dying is a Grammy -nominated Metalcore band from San Diego, California. Still Remains was a Metalcore band from Grand Rapids, Michigan signed to Roadrunner Records In Flames is also a direct influence on many of the melodic death metal bands that have followed. Melodic death metal (also referred to as melodeath) is a Subgenre of Death metal which combines the melody of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal Melodic death metal bands such as Insomnium,[29] Omnium Gatherum,[30]Blood Stain Child,[31] and Now Until the Hour [32] name In Flames as one of their biggest influences as well. Insomnium is a Finnish Melodic death metal band from Joensuu. Omnium Gatherum are a Melodic death metal band from Finland. The band was founded in the autumn of 1996. Blood Stain Child is a Japanese Melodic death metal band with trance elements from the city of Osaka.

Miscellaneous

Awards

In Flames has been awarded three Grammis awards (the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards) to date. The Grammis Awards are the Swedish equivalent of the Grammy Awards The awards ceremony is generally held each year in February in Stockholm. "Sverige" redirects here For other uses see Sweden (disambiguation and Sverige (disambiguation. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences [33] In 2005, In Flames won their first Grammis award in the category of Best Hard Rock/Metal Album for Soundtrack to Your Escape. Soundtrack to Your Escape is the seventh studio Album of In Flames. [14] In 2006, In Flames won the Swedish Export Award, their second Grammis award. [14] In Flames was the first metal band to ever win that award and the Swedish economy minister at the time, Thomas Östros, was quoted as saying "Thanks to In Flames, Sweden now have a metal band in the absolute world elite. Thomas Östros (born January 26, 1965 in Gällivare, Norrbotten) is a Swedish Social Democratic Politician. "[10] In 2007, In Flames once again won the category of Best Hard Rock/Metal Album for Come Clarity. Come Clarity is the eighth studio album by In Flames, released on February 3, 2006 in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records and [33][14][10]

Jester Head

The Jester Head as it appears on In Flames' live album The Tokyo Showdown.
The Jester Head as it appears on In Flames' live album The Tokyo Showdown. A live album &ndash commonly contrasted with a Studio album &ndash is a recording consisting of material (usually music recorded during stage performances The Tokyo Showdown is the 2001 live Album of the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames.

When In Flames was recording their second studio album, The Jester Race, Anders Fridén and Niklas Sundin came up with an idea to create a symbol/mascot for In Flames. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist The Jester Race is the second Album by the Melodic death metal band In Flames. Anders Fridén (born March 25, 1973) is the lead vocalist of the Swedish bands In Flames and Passenger. Niklas Sundin, (born August 13 1974 in Sweden) is the Guitarist of Dark Tranquillity and Laethora. The musical instrument is spelled Cymbal. A symbol is something --- such as an object, Picture, written word a sound a piece The term mascot – defined as a term for any person animal or object thought to bring Luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common [34] The result was the Jester Head. This symbol made its first appearance in the cover artwork of The Jester Race and ever since, the Jester has been featured in various forms somewhere on every studio album that In Flames has released, either as a song title or on the album artwork. A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist [35] The Jester Head is also featured in many of In Flames' merchandise and has been featured in banners as part of In Flames' live set. In anticipation of their ninth studio album, A Sense Of Purpose, an official In Flames fansiteis being launched, featuring the Jester Head as the site's symbol (and domain name). A Sense of Purpose is the ninth In Flames Studio album. It was released in Europe on April 4, 2008 through Nuclear

Members

Current members

Name Instrument Membership Additional information
Anders Fridén vocals 1995–present
Jesper Strömblad guitar 1990–present Also played drums and keyboards until 1995. Anders Fridén (born March 25, 1973) is the lead vocalist of the Swedish bands In Flames and Passenger. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. Jesper Strömblad (born on November 28, 1972) is the Guitarist, founder & last Original Member of the Swedish Melodic death metal The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard.
Björn Gelotte guitar 1995–present Originally played drums from 1995–1998. Björn Gelotte (born in 1975 is a Songwriter and Guitarist for the Swedish band In Flames.
Peter Iwers bass guitar 1997–present
Daniel Svensson drums 1998–present

Former members

Name Instrument Membership Reason for departure
Glenn Ljungström guitar 1993–1997 Quit to support family. Peter Iwers (born on May 15, 1975 in Stockholm Sweden) is the current bass player of the Swedish band In Flames. The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Daniel Svensson (born in 1977 in Gothenburg, Sweden) is the current Drummer of the Swedish band In Flames, and drummer / vocalist for the A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Glenn Ljungström was the original guitarist of the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames along with the band's founder Jesper Strömblad The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles [6]
Johan Larsson bass guitar 1993–1997 Unknown
Niklas Engelin guitar 1997–1998 Quit to focus on Gardenian. Johan Larsson is currently the bassist/vocalist for the Swedish band Seance, and was the original Bassist of the Swedish Melodic death metal The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Gardenian was a Swedish Melodic death metal band from Gothenburg that was formed in 1996 and disbanded in 2004 He now plays guitar for the band Engel. Engel is an Industrial metal / Melodic death metal band with alternative influences from Gothenburg Sweden [4]

Session musicians

Name Instrument Album(s)
Carl Näslund guitar Lunar Strain (1994)
Mikael Stanne vocals Lunar Strain (1994)
Anders Jivarp drums Subterranean (1995)
Daniel Erlandsson drums Subterranean (1995)
Henke Forss vocals Subterranean (1995)
Jocke Göthberg vocals Subterranean (1995)
Fredrik Nordström keyboards The Jester Race (1996)
Charlie Storm keyboards Colony (1999) and Clayman (2000)
Örjan Örnkloo keyboards Reroute to Remain (2002), Soundtrack to Your Escape (2004), Come Clarity (2006) and A Sense of Purpose (2008)

Discography

Main article: In Flames discography

Studio albums

References

  1. ^ The Metal Crypt - Description of Metal Genres. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Lunar Strain is the debut Album released by Swedish, Melodic death metal band In Flames, in 1994 Mikael Stanne is the Vocalist for the Swedish, Melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Subterranean is an MCD released by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames in 1995 Daniel (John Erlandsson (born 22 May 1976 in Malmö, Sweden) is the drummer in the Melodic death metal band Arch Enemy Henrik "Henke" Forss is a Swedish musician from Gothenburg. Fredrik Nordström, born on 5 January 1967, is a renowned Swedish Record producer and Guitar player for the heavy metal A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a Musical keyboard. The Jester Race is the second Album by the Melodic death metal band In Flames. Colony is an Album by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames. Clayman is a Melodic death metal Album by In Flames. The album was released by Nuclear Blast in 2000 Reroute to Remain is the sixth studio Album by In Flames. The album was released on September 3, 2002 on Nuclear Blast Soundtrack to Your Escape is the seventh studio Album of In Flames. Come Clarity is the eighth studio album by In Flames, released on February 3, 2006 in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records and A Sense of Purpose is the ninth In Flames Studio album. It was released in Europe on April 4, 2008 through Nuclear The Discography of In Flames, a Swedish Melodic death metal band consists of nine Studio albums one Live album, five Lunar Strain is the debut Album released by Swedish, Melodic death metal band In Flames, in 1994 The Jester Race is the second Album by the Melodic death metal band In Flames. Whoracle is the third album by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames. Colony is an Album by the Swedish Melodic death metal band In Flames. Clayman is a Melodic death metal Album by In Flames. The album was released by Nuclear Blast in 2000 Reroute to Remain is the sixth studio Album by In Flames. The album was released on September 3, 2002 on Nuclear Blast Soundtrack to Your Escape is the seventh studio Album of In Flames. Come Clarity is the eighth studio album by In Flames, released on February 3, 2006 in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records and A Sense of Purpose is the ninth In Flames Studio album. It was released in Europe on April 4, 2008 through Nuclear  “A new crop of bands such as Dark Tranquility and In Flames injected a dose of old-school guitar harmonies into their Death Metal. The movement was soon known as Melodic Death Metal”
  2. ^ Antenna - Genre descriptions. Retrieved on 200-04-15.  “At the Gates pioneered the style in the mid-90s, whereas In Flames and Dark Tranquillity perfectioned the subgenre in the following years. ”
  3. ^ metal-observer - Do you speak Metal?. Retrieved on 2008-04-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.  “. . . creating a quite own style of Melodic Death Metal, where the emphasis is not so much on the brutality and speed, but features a lot more melodies/melodic guitar Examples: IN FLAMES,. . . ”
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l In Flames Biography. In Flames (2004-03-30). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
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  6. ^ a b c d e Lady Enslain (1999). Interview with Jesper Strömblad. Enslain. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  7. ^ a b c A Moment of 'Clarity' with In Flames. Live-Metal. Net (2006-07-26). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
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  9. ^ Morgan, Anthony (2006-06-28). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Come Clarity. rockdetector. com. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  10. ^ a b c d e News. Nuclear Blast. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  11. ^ Dawn (2002-09-22). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Dawn with Daniel Svensson. The Metal Web. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  12. ^ Haumschild, Matthew (2002-09-22). See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians In Flames: Interview with Björn Gelotte. Gryphon Metal. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  13. ^ Smit, Jackie (2006-01-09). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Moments of Clarity. Chronicles of Chaos. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  14. ^ a b c d News Archive. In Flames. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  15. ^ In Flames (2007-10-07). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) In Flames MySpace Profile. In Flames. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar)
  16. ^ Gigantour 2008 lineup. [1]
  17. ^ IN FLAMES - The official homepage
  18. ^ Komodo Rock | In Flames Record Video For The Mirrors Truth; Photos Available
  19. ^ German, Eric; Schumacher, Rick (1999-11-19). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Interview with Jesper Strömblad. Metal Update. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  20. ^ Dusedau, Zack (2005-08-08). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Interview with In Flames. metalunderground. com. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  21. ^ a b Sultatos, Alexander (2004-02-24). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the In Flames - Dialogue with the Stars. Metal Invader. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  22. ^ Kasparek, Alexa (2004-02-18). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy In Flames Interview. Tartarean Desire. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  23. ^ Powell, Brett (2006). Interview — In Flames. Skratch Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  24. ^ Lundqvist, Niklas (2006-11-21). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Daniel Svensson - In Flames. Metal Covenant. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  25. ^ a b In Flames Interview. Metal Pigeon (2006-07-17). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  26. ^ Gosman, Alex (2006). Darkest Hour Interview. Caught in the Crossfire. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  27. ^ Christie, Dixon (2006-10-20). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony As I Lay Dying Interview with Jordan Mancino in Support of Their 2006 Release, Shadows Are Security. PunkTV. ca. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  28. ^ Omowale, Karma E. (2005-03-05). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian moves from Antioch with an army of 90000 to attack the Sassanid Empire, in a Still Remains Interview. FourteenG. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  29. ^ Zemla, Sherrie (February 2004). Insomnium. Tartarean Desire. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  30. ^ Stefanis, John (2005). Interview: Markus Vanhala (Omnium Gatherum). Get Ready to Rock. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  31. ^ Blood Stain Child Bio. Blood Stain Child. Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  32. ^ Now Until the Hour. Retrieved on 2008-02-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed
  33. ^ a b In Flames - Honoured With Swedish Grammy. Metal Storm (2007-01-02). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Retrieved on 2007-06-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes.
  34. ^ Interview with In Flames singer Anders Fridén. foundrymusic. com (2005-09-11). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable
  35. ^ In Flames Interview. Tartarean Desire (August 2001). Retrieved on 2007-06-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable

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