Dark Tranquillity

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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SpookyApparitionJuly 8th, 2002
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Discography


Trail of Life Decayed Demo, 1991[1 review, 75%]
A Moonclad Reflection EP, 1992[1 review, 50%]
Trail of Life Decayed Single, 1992
Tranquillity Best of/Compilation, 1993
Skydancer Full-length, 1993[3 reviews, average 89%]
Of Chaos and Eternal Night EP, 1995[3 reviews, average 84%]
The Gallery Full-length, 1995[9 reviews, average 83%]
Zodijackyl Light Video/VHS, 1996[1 review, 85%]
Enter Suicidal Angels EP, 1996[1 review, 85%]
The Mind's I Full-length, 1997[5 reviews, average 73%]
The Official Demo Series Vol. 1 Split, 1999
Projector Full-length, 1999[9 reviews, average 79%]
Haven Full-length, 2000[7 reviews, average 71%]
Damage Done Full-length, 2002[9 reviews, average 87%]
Live Damage DVD, 2003[3 reviews, average 72%]
Exposures - In Retrospect And Denial Best of/Compilation, 2004[3 reviews, average 86%]
Lost to Apathy EP, 2004[2 reviews, average 70%]
Character Full-length, 2005[17 reviews, average 84%]
Focus Shift Single, 2007[1 review, 78%]
Fiction Full-length, 2007[19 reviews, average 82%]
Manifesto of Dark Tranquillity Best of/Compilation, 2009
Yesterworlds Best of/Compilation, 2009
Misery\'s Crown Single, 2009
Where Death Is Most Alive DVD, 2009
Where Death Is Most Alive Live album, 2009
The Dying Fragments Live album, 2009
We Are the Void Full-length, 2010



Links

Official
Dark Tranquillity Homepage
Dark Tranquillity Forum
Cabin Fever Media (Niklas Sundin's album Art Works)
Dark Tranquillity @ Myspace
Dark Tranquillity @ YouTube

Labels
DT @ Century Media

Official merchandise
Century Media Distribution
Osmose Productions
Dark Tranquillity Official Merchandise

Fan site
Italian Fan Site
German Fan Site
Interview with Niklas Sundin (Metal-Rules)

Tablatures
Tabs @ metaltabs.com
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