Gardenian is another spawn of the Swedish metal community who deliver a huge dose of solid melodic death metal. Both of their albums released for Nuclear Blast'' Soulburner and Sindustries'' received an impressive number of positive reviews over the years, but eventually Gardenian never did get the acclaim they deserved. This double re''issue is a perfect opportunity to get to know one of the most talented groups ever to emerge on the Gothenburg scene! The group did not last long and eventually Gardenian decided to split up, leaving behind three full''length releases and a handful of songs released on tribute albums and compilations. Recording information: Studio AByss; Studio Fredman, Gothenburg, Sweden. Personnel: Jim Kjell (vocals, guitar); Eric Hawk (vocals); Lars Szöke (acoustic guitar); Peter Tägtgren (keyboards, programming); Thim Blom (drums). Audio Mixers: Jim Kjell; Peter Tägtgren.

Gardenian's first album for Nuclear Blast, and second overall, Soulburner tones down the group's previous death-metal orientation somewhat, with more intelligible vocals and snatches of melody here and there. This actually helps add to the impression of the band's power, and although it isn't quite as progressive as one might expect from an In Flames side project, the more straight-ahead approach serves the record well. ~ Steve Huey Sophomore release from black/thrash/death metal act featuring guitarist Nicklas Engelin (In Flames). Artch vocalist Eric Hawk guests on 6 of the 11 tracks. 1999 release. Standard jewelcase. Recorded in February 1999. Audio Mixer: ...

Personnel: Lars Szöke (acoustic guitar); Peter Tägtgren (keyboards, programming). Audio Mixer: Peter Tägtgren. Recording information: Studio AByss. Arranger: Gardenian. Gardenian: Nicklas Engelin (guitar); Engel, Jim, Kriss. Additional personnel: Lars Szoke (acoustic guitar); Peter Tagtgren (keyboards, programming).

Gardenian CD discography. 14-track tribute to the only true Brazilian metal act Sepultura. Featues well known bands The Crown, Children Of Bodom & Defleashed. Remastered reissue originally released in 1999. Blackend. 2004. Performers include: Children Of Bodom, The Crown, Sacramentum, Defleshed, Gardenian.