Genre(s)
Melodic Death, Gothenburg
Lyrical theme(s)
Death, Memories, Despair, Chaos Theory
Origin Formed in Current label Status
Sweden (Gothenburg) 1989 Century Media Active
Current line-up
Mikael Stanne - Vocals (Rhythm Guitar 1989-1993) (ex-In Flames, ex-Hammerfall)
Martin Henriksson - Guitars (Bass 1989-1998))
Niklas Sundin - Guitars (Laethora, ex-Hammerfall)
Michael Nicklasson - Bass (Luciferion, ex-Sarcazm)
Martin Brändström - Electronics
Anders Jivarp - Drums (ex-In Flames)
Former/past member(s)
Fredrik Johansson - Guitars 1993-1998 (no relation to the ex-guitarist of the same name in Dimension Zero)
Anders Fridén - Vocals 1989-1993 (In Flames, Ceremonial Oath, Passenger)
Robin Engström - Drums (Tour, 2001) (ex-Morgana Lefay, Lefay, Fantasmagoria, O.G.3, M.I.D, Nasty Crew, Insanity, Holocaust)
Additional notes
Originally called Septic Broiler.
One of the pioneers of the melodic-death metal sound. Band statement: ``Dark Tranquility is the longest standing band from the famed Gothenburg metal scene``.
Guitarist Niklas Sundin is also known for his graphic design album artwork.
Instrumental chronology is according to the official Dark Tranquillity web site FAQ (link below).
Dark Tranquillity appears on:
``The Four Horsemen - A Tribute To Metallica``, playing the song ``My Friend Of Misery``
``A Tribute To The Beast``, playing the song ``22 Acacia Avenue``
DarkTranqullity Collection