Fredrik Johansson Discography of CDs

Fredrik Johansson albums  

Fredrik Johansson CD discography 1995 was certainly a definitive year for the New Wave of Swedish Death Metal. At the Gates' Slaughter of the Soul and In Flames' The Jester Race were released that year, both albums seamlessly meshing the melodic ambition of old schoolers Iron Maiden and Judas Priest with the aggression of '90s death metal; boasting instrumental chops ...

Fredrik Johansson discography 2010 album (their 2nd) from Swedish female fronted metal group. 11 tracks Recording information: Cloudchamber Studios; If Studios. Photographer: Robert Samsonowitz. Personnel: Tinna Karlsdotter, Jonna Sailon (vocals); Fredrik Johansson, Peter Mårdklint (guitar); Charlie Storm (synthesizer, loops); Joseph "Joey" Skansås (drums). Audio Mixer: Roberto Laghi.

Fredrik Johansson albums By 2006, goth/death/doom ensemble Draconian had two critically acclaimed albums under their metal-studded belts, and nearly a dozen years of experience overall (most of it spent shopping demo after demo to record companies in the late '90s), but they weren't quite ready to produce an entire album's worth of new songs. So the Swedish septet decided ...

Fredrik Johansson CD discography Sitting at the heart of one of metal's most influential scenes, Dark Tranquillity have earned themselves a spot in the metal hall of fame as one of the Gothenburg melodic death metal scene's founding fathers. Collecting some of their greatness into one compilation, Manifesto of Dark Tranquillity captures some of the high-intensity riffage that helped to ...

Fredrik Johansson music CDs The 2009 release of Yesterworlds: The Early Demos commemorates the 20th anniversary of Dark Tranquillity's impressive career (18th if you discount the first two, when they went by the rather comical moniker of Septic Broiler!), and their almost incomparably consistent body of work, not only in terms of quality but also in their largely unwavering commitment ...

Fredrik Johansson songs The melodic sensibilities, classical-style guitar, and modal dexterity employed on The Jester Race have precursors in Iron Maiden, Dio-era Black Sabbath, and Judas Priest. It is doubtful that In Flames would argue this; they lovingly weave these timeless influences throughout their music, combining them with later-day thrash and death metal sounds. The vocals differ from the operatic Halford/Dickinson style, in that they are gravel-throated and growled, dealing with personal issues as opposed to fantasy. And indeed, many of the tempos are fast and tight, recalling the glory days of late-'80s speed. However, The Jester Race does not feel rushed -- it takes time to make its statements, not afraid to hit midtempo strides or get lost ...