Ablaze My Sorrow
| Ablaze My Sorrow | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Falkenberg, Sweden |
| Genres | Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 1993–2006 2012 - |
| Labels | No Fashion Records |
Ablaze My Sorrow is a melodic death metal band from Falkenberg, Sweden. The group formed in 1993, released three full-length albums for No Fashion Records through several lineup changes, and received significant exposure among metal press outlets before disbanding in August 2006. In January 2012 the band reunited.
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History [edit]
The group first came together in 1993, featuring original members Martin Quist on vocals and guitar, Magnus Carlsson on guitar, Anders Brorsson on bass, and Fredrik Wenzel on drums.[1] The group recorded a demo before drummer Alex Bengtsson replaced Wenzel and guitarist Roger Johansson joined the group, both playing on their 1996 debut for No Fashion Records entitled If Emotion Still Burns.[2][3] After the release of the record, Quist and Johansson left the group, and were replaced by Fredrik Arnesson on vocals and Dennie Linden on guitar in time for their follow-up effort, 1997's The Plague.[4][5][6][7] After The Plague, the group went on a temporary hiatus, and replaced Fredrik Arnesson with new vocalist Kristian Lönnsjö.[1] In 2001, they returned with their third album, Anger, Hate and Fury.[8][9][10][11] The cover of the album featured artwork by Niklas Sundin, a renowned album cover artist.[12] In 2004, the group played the Swedish 2000 Decibel festival.[13] On August 16, 2006, the group announced it was breaking up. In January 2013 the band reunited.
Members [edit]
Line-up [edit]
- Magnus Carlsson - guitar (1993-)
- Anders Brorsson - bass (1993-)
- Alex Bengtsson - drums (1995-)
- Dennie Lindén - guitar (1997-)
- Kristian Lönnsjö - vocals (2000-)
Former [edit]
- Anders Lundin - guitar (1998–1999)
- Fredrik Arnesson - vocals (1997–2000)
- Roger Johansson - guitar (1996–1997)
- Fredrik Wenzel - drums (1993–1995)
- Martin Qvist - vocals, guitar (1993–1997)
Discography [edit]
Albums [edit]
- If Emotion Still Burns (No Fashion, 1996)
- The Plague (No Fashion, 1997)
- Anger, Hate and Fury (No Fashion, 2001)
EP's & Singles [edit]
- The Suicide Note (Self-released, 2009)
References [edit]
- ^ a b Ablaze My Sorrow at Allmusic.com
- ^ Review of If Emotion Still Burns. Metal.de. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of If Emotion Still Burns. Deadtide.com. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of The Plague. Metal.de. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of The Plague. Novometal.com. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of The Plague. Deadtide.com. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of The Plague. Unrestrained Magazine. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of Anger, Hate and Fury. Laut.de. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of Anger, Hate and Fury. Novometal.com. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of Anger, Hate and Fury. Metal.de. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Review of Anger, Hate and Fury. Powermetal.de. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Ablaze My Sorrow Complete Work on New CD. Blabbermouth.net, January 29, 2002. Accessed November 17, 2007.
- ^ Confirmed for Sweden's 2000 Decibel Festival. Blabbermouth.net, October 30, 2003. Accessed November 17, 2007.
