In Battle
Encyclopedia
In Battle is a Viking/
black/death metal band from Sundsvall
, Sweden
. The main lyrical themes of the band focus on Norse mythology
and war.
full time. The band's first album, titled In Battle, was recorded at Sunlight Studio in Stockholm, Sweden and was released through Napalm Records
in 1997. Their second release, called The Rage of the Northmen, came in March 1998. It was recorded at Ballerina Audio, Umeå, Sweden. In 1999 the only member left was Frölén, who started writing material for a third album. In 2002 he began rehearsing with Sandin (this time on drums), soon asking Hans Carlsson (guitar) of Diabolical to join the band. In 2003, Nils Fjellström of Aeon
replaced Sandin on drums and Sandin went back to handling the vocals and the Soul Metamorphosis
EP was recorded at Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2004, their album Welcome to the Battlefield (which was recorded in three different studios) was released through Cold Records and Metal Blade Records
. The album was mixed and mastered by Erik Rutan
from the bands Morbid Angel
and Hate Eternal
. Rutan also donated a guitar solo to the album. In April 2005, the band parted ways with their label partner Cold Records after that album's release. In 2006 In Battle signed a contract with Nocturnal Art Productions and began working on their 4th full-length album, which turned out to be Kingdom of Fear
. The album was released on September 3, 2007. In Battle are currently working on a fifth studio album with a working title of "Flames & Death".
Viking metal
Viking metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its galloping pace, keyboard-rich anthemic sound, bleakness and dramatic emphasis on lyrical themes of Norse mythology, Norse paganism, and the Viking Age...
black/death metal band from Sundsvall
Sundsvall
-External links:* - Official site from Nordisk Familjebok - Sundsvalls tourist information bureau. - The alternative guide to Sundsvall. - Blog with photos from Sundsvall....
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. The main lyrical themes of the band focus on Norse mythology
Norse mythology
Norse mythology, a subset of Germanic mythology, is the overall term for the myths, legends and beliefs about supernatural beings of Norse pagans. It flourished prior to the Christianization of Scandinavia, during the Early Middle Ages, and passed into Nordic folklore, with some aspects surviving...
and war.
Biography
The original line-up consisted of John Frölén on guitar and bass, John Odhinn Sandin on vocals, Håkan Sjödin on guitar and bass, and Otto Wiklund on drums. Håkan Sjödin left the band early so that he could play with SetherialSetherial
Setherial is a Swedish black metal band founded in 1993 by guitarists Alastor Mysteriis and Devothan. They play a faster style of black metal like certain popular bands Marduk and Dark Funeral...
full time. The band's first album, titled In Battle, was recorded at Sunlight Studio in Stockholm, Sweden and was released through Napalm Records
Napalm Records
Napalm Records is an Austrian independent record label focused on heavy metal and hard rock.Originally, Napalm Records focused mainly on black metal acts such as Abigor and Summoning and folk metal bands such as Falkenbach and Vintersorg....
in 1997. Their second release, called The Rage of the Northmen, came in March 1998. It was recorded at Ballerina Audio, Umeå, Sweden. In 1999 the only member left was Frölén, who started writing material for a third album. In 2002 he began rehearsing with Sandin (this time on drums), soon asking Hans Carlsson (guitar) of Diabolical to join the band. In 2003, Nils Fjellström of Aeon
Aeon (band)
Aeon is a death metal band that formed in Östersund, Sweden in 1999. The band comprises vocalist Tommy Dahlström, guitarists Sebastian Nilsson and Daniel Dlimi, bassist Marcus Edvardsson and drummer Arttu Malkki. The band released its debut album, Bleeding the False, in 2005; and the second album...
replaced Sandin on drums and Sandin went back to handling the vocals and the Soul Metamorphosis
Soul Metamorphosis
Soul Metamorphosis is an EP by the Swedish black/death metal band In Battle.-Track listing:# "Pioneers of a Dead Future" - 3:50# "Dawn of Darkness" - 3:38# "Soul Metamorphosis" - 3:24# "King God" - 4:15-Line-up:*John Odhinn Sandin - Vocals...
EP was recorded at Necromorbus Studio in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2004, their album Welcome to the Battlefield (which was recorded in three different studios) was released through Cold Records and Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
. The album was mixed and mastered by Erik Rutan
Erik Rutan
Erik Rutan is an American heavy metal musician from New Jersey. He currently leads Hate Eternal on lead vocals and guitar and has also spent time with Morbid Angel and Ripping Corpse...
from the bands Morbid Angel
Morbid Angel
Morbid Angel is an American death metal band based in Tampa, Florida. UK music magazine Terrorizer ranked one Morbid Angel album in its “Top 40 greatest death metal albums”, with their 1989 debut Altars of Madness appearing at number 1...
and Hate Eternal
Hate Eternal
-Biography:Hate Eternal was formed in 1997. The group's original line-up included Erik Rutan - guitars/vocals, bassist and co-vocalist Jared Anderson, drummer Tim Yeung, and guitarist Doug Cerrito of the band Suffocation...
. Rutan also donated a guitar solo to the album. In April 2005, the band parted ways with their label partner Cold Records after that album's release. In 2006 In Battle signed a contract with Nocturnal Art Productions and began working on their 4th full-length album, which turned out to be Kingdom of Fear
Kingdom of Fear (In Battle album)
Kingdom of Fear is the fourth studio album by the Swedish black/death/Viking metal band In Battle. The album was released through Candlelight Records and Nocturnal Arts Productions.-Track listing:# "Kingdom of Fear" - 4:38# "The Multitude" - 4:04...
. The album was released on September 3, 2007. In Battle are currently working on a fifth studio album with a working title of "Flames & Death".
Current members
- John Odhinn Sandin - vocals (1996–1998, 2002–present)
- John Frölén - bass (formerly guitar) (1996–present)
- Hasse Karlsson - guitar (2002–present)
- Nils Fjellström - drums (2003–present)
Former members
- Håkan Sjödin (aka Mysteriis) - guitar/bass (1996–1997)
- Otto Wiklund - drums/vocals (1996–1998)
- Marcus Edvardsson - bass (2003)
Discography
- In Battle (full-length, 1997)
- The Rage of the Northmen (full-length, 1999)
- Soul MetamorphosisSoul MetamorphosisSoul Metamorphosis is an EP by the Swedish black/death metal band In Battle.-Track listing:# "Pioneers of a Dead Future" - 3:50# "Dawn of Darkness" - 3:38# "Soul Metamorphosis" - 3:24# "King God" - 4:15-Line-up:*John Odhinn Sandin - Vocals...
(EP, 2003) - Welcome to the Battlefield (full-length, 2004)
- Kingdom of FearKingdom of Fear (In Battle album)Kingdom of Fear is the fourth studio album by the Swedish black/death/Viking metal band In Battle. The album was released through Candlelight Records and Nocturnal Arts Productions.-Track listing:# "Kingdom of Fear" - 4:38# "The Multitude" - 4:04...
(full-length, 2007) - Flames & Death (full-length, TBA)