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In Flames

Country of origin:
Sweden
Location:
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland (early); Gothenburg, Sweden / Los Angeles, United States (later)
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1990
Genre:
Melodic Death Metal (early); Melodic Groove Metal/Metalcore/Alternative Rock (later)
Themes:
Dystopia, Astronomy, Dark fantasy (early); Inner struggles, Angst (later)
Current label:
Nuclear Blast
Years active:
1990-present
In Flames, along with At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity pioneered what is now known as melodic death metal, or the Gothenburg sound (since all of them came from that city).

In 1990, Jesper Strömblad founded the band to write music that combined the melodic guitar style of Iron Maiden with the brutality of death metal, something which Jesper stated he had never heard any band do.

During 1993, ...
Current
Björn Gelotte Drums (1995-1998), Guitars (1995-present)
See also: ex-Flesh of Sights, The Tuboyz, ex-All Ends
Anders Fridén Vocals (1995-present)
See also: ex-Septic Broiler, If Anything, Suspicious, ex-Ceremonial Oath, ex-Dark Tranquillity, ex-Dead Man's Banquet, ex-Passenger
Tanner Wayne Drums (2018-present)
See also: Hollows, NightFiends, ex-Underoath (live), ex-Chiodos, ex-Headcave, ex-Scary Kids Scaring Kids, ex-Underminded
Chris Broderick Guitars (2019-present)
See also: ex-Act of Defiance, ex-Industrial Eden, ex-Jag Panzer, ex-Megadeth, ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Ballistic, ex-Nevermore (live), ex-Grey Haven, ex-Killing Time
Liam Wilson Bass (2023-present)
See also: Azusa, John Frum, ex-Pallid Veil, The Dillinger Escape Plan, ex-Starkweather, ex-Myrkur (live), ex-Burnside, ex-For Life, ex-Frodus
Past
Johan Larsson Bass (1990-1997)
See also: ex-Carrion Carnage, ex-Purgamentum, ex-HammerFall, ex-Carnal Grief, ex-Powerpig
Jesper Strömblad Drums (1990-1993), Guitars (1990-2010)
See also: Ceremonial Oath, Cyhra, Dimension Zero, The Halo Effect, ex-Desecrator, ex-HammerFall, ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Sinergy, ex-The Resistance, ex-All Ends
Anders Iwers Guitars (1990-1992)
See also: Ceremonial Oath, Tiamat, ex-Desecrator, No Fear Tattoo Rhythm & Blues Revue, ex-Cemetary, ex-Dark Tranquillity, ex-Avatarium (live), ex-Lacuna Coil (live), ex-Mercury Tide
Carl Näslund Guitars (1993)
Glenn Ljungström Guitars (1993-1997)
See also: ex-Dimension Zero, ex-HammerFall, ex-The Resistance
Peter Iwers Bass (1997-2016)
See also: Fleetburner, The Halo Effect, ex-Cyhra, ex-Mrs. Hippie (live), ex-Chameleon
Niclas Engelin Guitars (1997-1998, 2011-2019)
See also: The Halo Effect, We Sell the Dead, ex-Gardenian, ex-Idiots Rule, ex-Sarcazm, Drömriket, Engel, ex-Passenger
Daniel Svensson Drums (1998-2015)
See also: The Halo Effect, ex-Sacrilege, ex-Diabolique
Joe Rickard Drums (2016-2018)
See also: ex-Red, ex-Sky Harbor, ex-The Wedding, ex-Manafest (live)
Bryce Paul Bass, Vocals (backing) (2017-2023)
See also: IVES
Current (Live)
Niels Nielsen Keyboards (2017-present)
See also: Dead Soul, Niels Nielsen
Past (Live)
Daniel Erlandsson Drums (1994)
See also: Arch Enemy, Black Earth, ex-The End, ex-Brujeria, ex-Carcass, ex-Eucharist, ex-Revengia, ex-Diabolique, ex-Armageddon, ex-Liers in Wait
Mikael Stanne Vocals (1994)
See also: Dark Tranquillity, Grand Cadaver, The Halo Effect, ex-Septic Broiler, ex-HammerFall
Dick Lövgren Bass (2000)
See also: Cromlech, Meshuggah, ex-Last Tribe, Nica Group, ex-Arch Enemy (live), ex-Armageddon, ex-Frequency, ex-Time Requiem
Tobias Kellgren Drums (2005)
See also: Sacramentum, ex-Satanized, ex-Seventh One, ex-Soulreaper, ex-Wolf, ex-Decameron, ex-Dissection, ex-Swordmaster, ex-Nocrofobic
Niclas Engelin Guitars (2006-2007, 2009, 2010-2011)
See also: The Halo Effect, We Sell the Dead, ex-Gardenian, ex-Idiots Rule, ex-Sarcazm, Drömriket, Engel, ex-Passenger
Henrik Danhage Guitars (2006-2007)
See also: Death Destruction, Evergrey, ex-None
Jonas Ekdahl Drums (2011)
See also: Death Destruction, Evergrey, ex-Dead by April (live)
Aaron "Bubble" Patrick Bass (2012)
See also: Struggle Jennings (live), ex-All That Remains, ex-DevilDriver (live), ex-Bury Your Dead, ex-Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, ex-Legend
Carl Parnell Bass (2012)
See also: ex-Maggot Stuffed Cunt, ex-Sylosis
Patrik Jensen Guitars (2013)
See also: The Haunted, Witchery, The Halo Effect (live), ex-Orchriste, ex-Seance, ex-At the Gates (live), ex-Brujeria (live), ex-Machine Head (live), ex-Satanic Slaughter
Håkan Skoger Bass (2017)
See also: ex-Gardenian, ex-Grind, Headplate, ex-Hermetic Order, ex-Passenger
Bryce Paul Bass (2017)
See also: IVES
Chris Broderick Guitars (2019)
See also: ex-Act of Defiance, ex-Industrial Eden, ex-Jag Panzer, ex-Megadeth, ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Ballistic, ex-Nevermore (live), ex-Grey Haven, ex-Killing Time
Liam Wilson Bass (2023)
See also: Azusa, John Frum, ex-Pallid Veil, The Dillinger Escape Plan, ex-Starkweather, ex-Myrkur (live), ex-Burnside, ex-For Life, ex-Frodus
Björn Gelotte Drums (1995-1998), Guitars (1995-present)
See also: ex-Flesh of Sights, The Tuboyz, ex-All Ends
Anders Fridén Vocals (1995-present)
See also: ex-Septic Broiler, If Anything, Suspicious, ex-Ceremonial Oath, ex-Dark Tranquillity, ex-Dead Man's Banquet, ex-Passenger
Tanner Wayne Drums (2018-present)
See also: Hollows, NightFiends, ex-Underoath (live), ex-Chiodos, ex-Headcave, ex-Scary Kids Scaring Kids, ex-Underminded
Chris Broderick Guitars (2019-present)
See also: ex-Act of Defiance, ex-Industrial Eden, ex-Jag Panzer, ex-Megadeth, ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Ballistic, ex-Nevermore (live), ex-Grey Haven, ex-Killing Time
Liam Wilson Bass (2023-present)
See also: Azusa, John Frum, ex-Pallid Veil, The Dillinger Escape Plan, ex-Starkweather, ex-Myrkur (live), ex-Burnside, ex-For Life, ex-Frodus
Johan Larsson Bass (1990-1997)
See also: ex-Carrion Carnage, ex-Purgamentum, ex-HammerFall, ex-Carnal Grief, ex-Powerpig
Jesper Strömblad Drums (1990-1993), Guitars (1990-2010)
See also: Ceremonial Oath, Cyhra, Dimension Zero, The Halo Effect, ex-Desecrator, ex-HammerFall, ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Sinergy, ex-The Resistance, ex-All Ends
Anders Iwers Guitars (1990-1992)
See also: Ceremonial Oath, Tiamat, ex-Desecrator, No Fear Tattoo Rhythm & Blues Revue, ex-Cemetary, ex-Dark Tranquillity, ex-Avatarium (live), ex-Lacuna Coil (live), ex-Mercury Tide
Carl Näslund Guitars (1993)
Glenn Ljungström Guitars (1993-1997)
See also: ex-Dimension Zero, ex-HammerFall, ex-The Resistance
Peter Iwers Bass (1997-2016)
See also: Fleetburner, The Halo Effect, ex-Cyhra, ex-Mrs. Hippie (live), ex-Chameleon
Niclas Engelin Guitars (1997-1998, 2011-2019)
See also: The Halo Effect, We Sell the Dead, ex-Gardenian, ex-Idiots Rule, ex-Sarcazm, Drömriket, Engel, ex-Passenger
Daniel Svensson Drums (1998-2015)
See also: The Halo Effect, ex-Sacrilege, ex-Diabolique
Joe Rickard Drums (2016-2018)
See also: ex-Red, ex-Sky Harbor, ex-The Wedding, ex-Manafest (live)
Bryce Paul Bass, Vocals (backing) (2017-2023)
See also: IVES
Current
Niels Nielsen Keyboards (2017-present)
See also: Dead Soul, Niels Nielsen
Past
Daniel Erlandsson Drums (1994)
See also: Arch Enemy, Black Earth, ex-The End, ex-Brujeria, ex-Carcass, ex-Eucharist, ex-Revengia, ex-Diabolique, ex-Armageddon, ex-Liers in Wait
Mikael Stanne Vocals (1994)
See also: Dark Tranquillity, Grand Cadaver, The Halo Effect, ex-Septic Broiler, ex-HammerFall
Dick Lövgren Bass (2000)
See also: Cromlech, Meshuggah, ex-Last Tribe, Nica Group, ex-Arch Enemy (live), ex-Armageddon, ex-Frequency, ex-Time Requiem
Tobias Kellgren Drums (2005)
See also: Sacramentum, ex-Satanized, ex-Seventh One, ex-Soulreaper, ex-Wolf, ex-Decameron, ex-Dissection, ex-Swordmaster, ex-Nocrofobic
Niclas Engelin Guitars (2006-2007, 2009, 2010-2011)
See also: The Halo Effect, We Sell the Dead, ex-Gardenian, ex-Idiots Rule, ex-Sarcazm, Drömriket, Engel, ex-Passenger
Henrik Danhage Guitars (2006-2007)
See also: Death Destruction, Evergrey, ex-None
Jonas Ekdahl Drums (2011)
See also: Death Destruction, Evergrey, ex-Dead by April (live)
Aaron "Bubble" Patrick Bass (2012)
See also: Struggle Jennings (live), ex-All That Remains, ex-DevilDriver (live), ex-Bury Your Dead, ex-Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, ex-Legend
Carl Parnell Bass (2012)
See also: ex-Maggot Stuffed Cunt, ex-Sylosis
Patrik Jensen Guitars (2013)
See also: The Haunted, Witchery, The Halo Effect (live), ex-Orchriste, ex-Seance, ex-At the Gates (live), ex-Brujeria (live), ex-Machine Head (live), ex-Satanic Slaughter
Håkan Skoger Bass (2017)
See also: ex-Gardenian, ex-Grind, Headplate, ex-Hermetic Order, ex-Passenger
Bryce Paul Bass (2017)
See also: IVES
Chris Broderick Guitars (2019)
See also: ex-Act of Defiance, ex-Industrial Eden, ex-Jag Panzer, ex-Megadeth, ex-Altitudes & Attitude (live), ex-Ballistic, ex-Nevermore (live), ex-Grey Haven, ex-Killing Time
Liam Wilson Bass (2023)
See also: Azusa, John Frum, ex-Pallid Veil, The Dillinger Escape Plan, ex-Starkweather, ex-Myrkur (live), ex-Burnside, ex-For Life, ex-Frodus
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Added on: 2002-07-09 01:37:26 Last modified on: 2024-03-10 15:29:46