Torch

Country of origin:: Sweden
Location:: Eskilstuna
Status:: Active
Formed in:: 1980

Genre:: Heavy Metal
Lyrical themes:: N/A
Current label:: Heart of Steel Records

Years active:: 1979-1980 (as Black Widow), 1980-1986, 2003-present

Disbanded in the '80s. Some members went on to join Crystal Pride. In 2003, singer Dan Dark put together a new line-up to play shows.

Compilation Appearances
- "Electrikiss" and "Watchers of the Night" on The Great Metal Attack 1 (Fingerprint, 1984)
- "Warlock" and "Electrikiss" on Sword - The Best of Scandinavian Rock (Sword, 1985)
- "Warlock" on Force of the Blade (Banzai, 1986)

Complete lineup
Current lineup
Past members

Current
Ian Greg	Bass (1980-1986, 2013-present)
Steve Streaker	Drums (1980-1986, 2013-present)
See also: ex-Crystal Pride, ex-Black Widow
Chris J. First	Guitars (1980-1986, 2013-present)
See also: ex-Crystal Pride, ex-Black Widow
Claus Wildt	Guitars (1980-1986, 2013-present)
See also: ex-Masi, ex-Black Widow
Dan Dark	Vocals (1981-1986, 2003-present)
Past
Stefan Wedlund	Vocals (1980-1981)
Alex Jonsson	Bass (2003-2009)
See also: Days of Anger, ex-Fatal Smile, Tough Trade, ex-Scaar
Kristian Huotari	Drums (2003-2009)
See also: Days of Anger, Griffen, ex-Scaar
Tomi Peltonen	Guitars (2003-2009)
See also: Griffen
Jörgen "Poe" Andersson	Bass (2009-2013)
See also: Soul Source, The Citadel, ex-Bloodbound
Magnus "Dynamite" Ulfstedt	Drums (2009-2011)
See also: Lion's Share (live), ex-Abstraction, Åge Sten Nilsen's Ammunition, Eclipse, Grand Design, Nordic Union, Rockbusters, Jimi Jamison (live), ex-Royal Hunt (live), ex-Biting Bullet, ex-Black Diamond, ex-Blue for You, ex-Conspiracy, ex-Demand, ex-Demon Driver, ex-Dildo (DIO tribute), ex-From the Sky, ex-Hellinor, ex-Hjulvärksta, ex-Injury, ex-Jailbreak, ex-Marres Rainbow, ex-Metal Freaks, ex-Neon Balls, ex-Ozzy the Coverband, ex-Sabbath the Coverband, ex-Seventh Sign (Europe tribute), ex-Witchboard, ex-Illumination (live), ex-Mitch Malloy (live), ex-Noice (live), ex-Sha-Boom (live), ex-Shineth (live), ex-Talisman (live)
Eric Rauti	Guitars (2009-2013)
See also: Dreamland, Mad Hatter, ex-Hymn to the Ancient, ex-Nme Within (live), ex-Rusty Souls, Ancient Dreams, Metal Monarchs, Snowy Shaw (live), ex-Infinity
Mr. Kennywise	Guitars (2009-2013)
See also: Tad Morose, The Citadel, ex-Hollowhead

Ian Greg	Bass (1980-1986, 2013-present)
Steve Streaker	Drums (1980-1986, 2013-present)
See also: ex-Crystal Pride, ex-Black Widow
Chris J. First	Guitars (1980-1986, 2013-present)
See also: ex-Crystal Pride, ex-Black Widow
Claus Wildt	Guitars (1980-1986, 2013-present)
See also: ex-Masi, ex-Black Widow
Dan Dark	Vocals (1981-1986, 2003-present)

Stefan Wedlund	Vocals (1980-1981)
Alex Jonsson	Bass (2003-2009)
See also: Days of Anger, ex-Fatal Smile, Tough Trade, ex-Scaar
Kristian Huotari	Drums (2003-2009)
See also: Days of Anger, Griffen, ex-Scaar
Tomi Peltonen	Guitars (2003-2009)
See also: Griffen
Jörgen "Poe" Andersson	Bass (2009-2013)
See also: Soul Source, The Citadel, ex-Bloodbound
Magnus "Dynamite" Ulfstedt	Drums (2009-2011)
See also: Lion's Share (live), ex-Abstraction, Åge Sten Nilsen's Ammunition, Eclipse, Grand Design, Nordic Union, Rockbusters, Jimi Jamison (live), ex-Royal Hunt (live), ex-Biting Bullet, ex-Black Diamond, ex-Blue for You, ex-Conspiracy, ex-Demand, ex-Demon Driver, ex-Dildo (DIO tribute), ex-From the Sky, ex-Hellinor, ex-Hjulvärksta, ex-Injury, ex-Jailbreak, ex-Marres Rainbow, ex-Metal Freaks, ex-Neon Balls, ex-Ozzy the Coverband, ex-Sabbath the Coverband, ex-Seventh Sign (Europe tribute), ex-Witchboard, ex-Illumination (live), ex-Mitch Malloy (live), ex-Noice (live), ex-Sha-Boom (live), ex-Shineth (live), ex-Talisman (live)
Eric Rauti	Guitars (2009-2013)
See also: Dreamland, Mad Hatter, ex-Hymn to the Ancient, ex-Nme Within (live), ex-Rusty Souls, Ancient Dreams, Metal Monarchs, Snowy Shaw (live), ex-Infinity
Mr. Kennywise	Guitars (2009-2013)
See also: Tad Morose, The Citadel, ex-Hollowhead

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