| Dark Tranquillity |
| Genre(s) |
| Melodic Death Metal |
| Lyrical theme(s) |
| Death, Memories, Despair, Chaos Theory |
| Origin |
Formed in |
Current label |
Status |
|
Sweden
(Gothenburg) |
1991 |
Century Media |
Active |
| Current line-up |
Mikael Stanne - Vocals (1991- (Rhythm Guitar 1991-1994)) (In Flames, Hammerfall)
Niklas Sundin - Guitar (1991-) (Laethora, Hammerfall)
Martin Henriksson - Guitar (1991- (Bass 1991-1999))
Daniel Antonsson - Bass (2008-) (Dimension Zero, Soilwork, Pathos (Swe))
Martin Brändström - Keyboards, Electronics (1999-) (Tiamat (Live))
Anders Jivarp - Drums (1991-) (In Flames, Hammerfall) | | Former/past member(s) |
Vocals:
Anders Fridén (1991-1993) (In Flames, Passenger, Ceremonial Oath)
Guitar:
Fredrik Johansson (1993-1999)
Bass:
Michael Nicklasson (1999-2008) (Reborn (Swe), Luciferion, Sarcazm) |
| Additional notes |
Originally called Septic Broiler from 1989-1991.
One of the pioneers of the melodic-death metal sound.
The band name is often misspelled as "Dark Tranquility," which, while also correct English, is not the correct spelling as pertaining to the band.
Guitarist Niklas Sundin is also known for his graphic design album artwork.
They have kept a mostly consistent line-up. Rhythm guitarist Mikael Stanne switched to vocals after Anders Fridén''s departure. When [...]
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| SpookyApparition | July 8th, 2002 |
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