Dark Tranquillity

Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Billdal.

Dark Tranquillity
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Dark Tranquillity in 2007
Background information
OriginBilldal, Sweden
Gothenburg, Sweden
GenresMelodic death metal
Years active1989–present
LabelsCentury Media, Osmose, Spinefarm
Associated actsIn Flames, HammerFall, All Ends, Soilwork, Dimension Zero, Theatre of Tragedy, Solution .45, Lucyfire
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersMikael Stanne
Niklas Sundin
Martin Henriksson
Anders Jivarp
Martin Brändström
Daniel Antonsson
Past membersAnders Fridén
Fredrik Johansson
Mikael Niklasson

The band was formed in 1989 by band member Mikael Stanne and guitarist Niklas Sundin. Stanne and Sundin originally formed a band under the name Septic Broiler. Members Anders Fridén, Anders Jivarp and Martin Henriksson joined the band shortly after. Dark Tranquillity is an important part of the melodic death metal genre of music and are one of the longest-standing bands from the original Gothenburg metal scene.[1]

They released their debut album, Skydancer, on August 30, 1993. They are currently signed to Century Media Records.

Band members

Current
Former
  • Anders Fridén - vocals (1989–1993)
  • Fredrik Johansson - guitar (1993–1998)
  • Mikael Niklasson - bass (1999−2008)

Discography

Albums

Dark Tranquillity Media

References

  1. "Dark Tranquillity - Biography". Metal Storm. Retrieved 2013-01-27.

Other websites