Posted on August 16, 2012
ENGEL just released this great video from Metaltown in Gothenburg, one of the biggest metal festivals in Scandinavia.
Engel
Modern Metal - Sweden
ENGEL are back with a piece of heaven for any friend of Modern Metal. Their second album “Threnody” raises the standard set by the Swedes’ debut “Absolute Design” (2007) sky high. When five experienced musicians from Gothenburg gathered to form ENGEL in the year 2004 they had a clear vision. Niclas Engelin, kown from GARDENIAN as well as PASSENGER alongside Anders Fridén from IN FLAMES and Marcus Sunesson, who spend time in THE CROWN as well as THE HAUNTED teamed up to form a guitarist duo in the best tradition of their hometown renowned for its melodic Death Metal scene. They recruited vocalist Mangan Klavborn, who presents a stunning range from the clear and emotional to the harsh and growling. The rhythm section consisted originally of bassist Michael Håkansson coming from EVERGREY and drummer Mojjo, who have meanwhile been replaced by Steve Drennan and Jimmy Olausson. The vision of this group was put into sound with “Absolute Design”. This debut combines hard, rhythmical and atmospheric guitar work with a powerful yet gracefully delicate, heavy and punching work of drum and base. ENGEL hold the balance between skill and brutality, melodies and dynamic, classic metal influences and new-school characteristics. Now “Threnody” takes the next step by combining such diverse influences as LINKING PARK, LAMB OF GOD and SOILWORK with their very own sound. Listen to Modern Metal from Sweden at its best!
Line-up:
- Niclas Engelin : Guitars
- Marcus Sunneson : Guitars
- Magnus Klavborn : Vocals
- Steve Drennan : Bass
- Jimmy Olausson : Drums
This band is no longer active on Season of Mist.
Posted on May 16, 2012
Swedish melodic death metallers ENGELs third opus is entitled “Blood of Saints” and has been scheduled for a May 18th release. “Question Your Place”, the opening track of the album, is available as digital single with an exclusive B-side. You can get it here.
Posted on April 10, 2012
Swedish melodic death metallers ENGEL’s third album is entitled “Blood of Saints” and has been scheduled for a May 18th release. “Question Your Place”, the opening track of the album, will debut on Swedish radio Bandit Rock tonight at 20.00 CET. Bandit will also premiere the video clip of the song this Friday, April 13th.
Posted on March 13, 2012
Swedish melodic death metallers ENGEL’s third album is entitled “Blood of Saints” and has been scheduled for a May 18th release (North American date TBA). Here are the cover artwork and tracklisting:
Posted on February 28, 2012
Swedish modern metallers ENGEL’s third album is entitled “Blood of Saints” and has been scheduled for a May 18th release. The band recently shot a video for new song “Question Your Place”, a number from “Blood of Saints”. You can watch a short trailer on Season of Mist’s YouTube channel.
