Morifade is a Power metal

Power metal

Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...

 band formed in 1992 in Linköping

Linköping

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, Sweden

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Biography

The band was first formed under the name Gothic by Jesper Johansson (lead vocals and guitar), Fredrik Johansson (guitar) and Kim Arnell (drums). Soon after, they were joined by Henrik Weimedal (bass). In late 1996, Christian Stinga-Borg joined the band as new vocalist and Jesper Johansson became a full-time guitarist.

After a local gig, Morifade (as they now called themselves) was signed to the newly started label Loud N' Proud Records. The EP Across The Starlit Sky

Across the Starlit Sky

Across The Starlit Sky is the first release by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was released as a mini-CD.-Personnel:*Vocals: Christian Stinga-Borg*Guitar: Jesper Johansson*Guitar: Fredrik Johansson*Bass: Henrik Weimedal*Drums: Kim Arnell...

was released in early 1998.

Shortly after EP was released,vocalist Stinga-Borg had to be replaced due to the bad chemistry between him and the rest of the band. But they quickly found a replacement in Stefan Petersson. During the writing process of the band's first album, Fredrik Johansson also had to leave the band due to personal issues.

The first full-length album, Possession Of Power

Possession of Power

"Possession Of Power" is the first full length album by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was recorded and released in 1999.-songs:1. Possession Of Power2. Dragonlord3. Cast A Spell4. Ending Of Time5. The Signs6. My Own Majesty...

, was recorded and released in 1999.

Some months after the release, two new members joined the band: keyboardist Fredrik Frippe Eriksson (ex- Tad Morose

Tad Morose

Tad Morose is a Swedish progressive / power metal band formed in 1991 and led by guitarist Christer 'Krunt' Andersson.-Biography:Their full-length debut was Leaving the Past Behind, a minor hit that established the band within the continental European heavy metal community. Sender of Thoughts was...

) and guitarist Adrian Kanebäck. With this line-up, Morifade began to perform more live shows, both in Sweden and the rest of Europe.

In 2000, the band entered the Los Angered Recording Studio (owned by Andy LaRocque

Andy LaRocque

Andy LaRocque is best known as a guitarist, songwriter, and occasional synth player for the band King Diamond.-Biography:...

 from King Diamond

King Diamond

Kim Bendix Petersen , better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Grammy Award nominated Danish heavy metal musician. As a vocalist, he is known for his extensive vocal range, in particular his usage of falsetto. He is the lead vocalist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond...

) to record some songs for the EP Cast A Spell

Cast a Spell

"Cast A Spell" is the third release by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It is just a mini-CD and it was released in the year 2000. The song Dance With The Devil is a cover, originally made by hard rock band Phenomena.-Personnel:...

, as well as "Judas", a cover song for The Keepers Of Jericho Part I, a tribute to Helloween

Helloween

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.

In addition to writing new material for their second full-length album, Morifade was searching for a new record label. The band decided to sign with Hammerheart Records (now known as Karmageddon). During this time, Kanebäck left the band. Arnell's younger brother Robin was asked to play guitar.

In 2001, the recording of the second full-length album Imaginarium

Imaginarium (Morifade album)

"Imaginarium" is the fourth release and second full length album by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was released in 2002.-The songs:1. Lost Within A Shade2. Escape3. Rising Higher4. Nevermore5. The Enemy Within6. Dark Images7. In Martyria...

started. It was released in April 2002.

The recording of the new album Domi<>Nation

Domination (Morifade album)

Domination is the so far last album by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was released in 2004.- Track listing :All tracks by Stefan Petersson# "Parallels" – 5:03# "A Silent Revolution" – 6:34# "The Second Coming" – 4:26# "Words I Never Speak" – 4:52...

took place from January to April 2003, was released in early 2004.

In 2004, Petersson left Morifade, and was replaced by Kristian Wallin. Jesper Johansson also decided to quit the band. He was replaced by former Pain

Pain (Swedish band)

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 and Hypocrisy

Hypocrisy (band)

Hypocrisy is a melodic death metal band from Sweden. It was formed in 1990 in Ludvika, Sweden by Peter Tägtgren.Musically, the band started off with a traditional death metal sound on their first albums, and soon drifted to become a melodic death metal band. The lyrics in their early stages -...

 guitarist Mathias Kamijo. This line-up will release the album Empire of Souls in 2011.

Discography

• The Hourglass – 1995
• Across The Starlit Sky
  Across the Starlit Sky
  Across The Starlit Sky is the first release by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was released as a mini-CD.-Personnel:*Vocals: Christian Stinga-Borg*Guitar: Jesper Johansson*Guitar: Fredrik Johansson*Bass: Henrik Weimedal*Drums: Kim Arnell...
  
  – 1998
• Possession Of Power
  Possession of Power
  "Possession Of Power" is the first full length album by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was recorded and released in 1999.-songs:1. Possession Of Power2. Dragonlord3. Cast A Spell4. Ending Of Time5. The Signs6. My Own Majesty...
  
  – 1999
• Cast A Spell
  Cast a Spell
  "Cast A Spell" is the third release by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It is just a mini-CD and it was released in the year 2000. The song Dance With The Devil is a cover, originally made by hard rock band Phenomena.-Personnel:...
  
  – 2000
• Imaginarium
  Imaginarium (Morifade album)
  "Imaginarium" is the fourth release and second full length album by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was released in 2002.-The songs:1. Lost Within A Shade2. Escape3. Rising Higher4. Nevermore5. The Enemy Within6. Dark Images7. In Martyria...
  
  – 2002
• Domi<>Nation
  Domination (Morifade album)
  Domination is the so far last album by Swedish power metal band Morifade. It was released in 2004.- Track listing :All tracks by Stefan Petersson# "Parallels" – 5:03# "A Silent Revolution" – 6:34# "The Second Coming" – 4:26# "Words I Never Speak" – 4:52...
  
  – 2004
• Empire of Souls – September 9, 2011

Line-up

Current members

• Kristian Wallin, vocals (2005–)
• Mathias Kamijo, guitars (2005–)
• Robin Arnell, guitars (2001–)
• Henrik Weimedal, bass (1992–)
• Fredrik "Frippe" Eriksson, keyboards (1999–)
• Kim Arnell, drums (1992–)

Former members

• Christian Stinga-Borg, vocals (1992–1998)
• Stefan Petersson, vocals (1998–2005)
• Fredrik Johansson, vocals, guitars (1992–1999)
• Jesper Johansson, guitars (1992–2005)
• Adrian Kanebäck, guitars (1999–2001)