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In Flames Biography
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Source: http://www.inflames.com/mainpage.html
It was the year 1990, Jesper decided to take leave of the band Ceremonial Oath, that he was currently in, together with Anders Fridén and Anders Iwers (Tiamat)
He wanted to make music in a different direction, and he teamed up with Johan Larsson and Glenn Ljungström to form IN FLAMES. The gang made a demo and shipped it off to Wrong Again records in order to get a record-deal, which they did. The owner of the company enjoyed the music so much that he immediately gave them a deal over the phone, as they rang him up one night. The next day, they sat down and wrote the album Lunar Strain, which was released some time later, and became a big underground success. They had some "in and out members" , and borrowed some from different bands. People that have been a part of IN FLAMES since the beginning, are Mikael Stanne and Anders Jivarp (Dark Tranquillity), Anders Iwers (Tiamat), Henke Forss (Dawn), Daniel Erlandsson (Eucharist, Arch Enemy), and a few more.
The band then released a mini-cd called Subterranean, that became the "breaker" for IN FLAMES, in terms of getting out off the underground scene, that is, and led them to get a license deal with German company Nuclear Blast for the next record, and they have been there since then. After some time, the boys were getting tired of constantly borrowing people in order to make a record, or do a decent live show, and they asked Anders Fridén and Björn Gelotte to join the band, on vocals and drums, and they accepted. IN FLAMES were for the first time a band with a real line up.
They recorded and released yet another record . The Jester Race, which became a huge success, worldwide, and the band started to get some fantastic attention all over Europe, and in Japan, where they were licensed to Toy´s Factory. They went on a festival tour together with Samael, Grip inc. And Kreator - this was the first big thing that happened to them, but definetly not the last. Some gigs here and there over the next year, led to both Johan and Glenn feeling that they had to make a choice where their prioritees were , and sadly, they choose not be a part of IN FLAMES any more. They both announced, unexpectedly after the recording of Whoracle, that they were leaving, and Björn, Jesper and Anders were left with a finished record and half a band.
Luckily they were good friends with Peter Iwers and Niklas Engelin, who both happened to play bass and guitar, and they filled in at the end of the recordings, to do a mini-tour with Dimmu Borgir. This worked out fine and the two gentlemen were asked to stay in the band permanently, and so they did. Together the group continued onto a successful tour in Europé and an amazing week in Japan, where they did their first two shows. Japan welcomed the Swedes with warm arms, and they had an amazing experience. As they return to Sweden, Niklas leaves the band, due to some different opinions, and the fact that he wanted to focus on Gardenian, his other band. This is the biggest turning point for IN FLAMES, as they decide to switch Björn from drums to guitar, (being a guitar player originally), and recruit Daniel Svensson ( Sacrilige) on Drums. This works out wonderful, and they record COLONY, the biggest success so far.
The Colonization takes them around the world, to Europe, USA and Japan, and this tour is an amazing experience for IN FLAMES, that finally receives the attention they´ve been waiting for. As they play full houses almost everywhere, the party goes on for a few months, and the response is excellent all over the world.
In August of 2000, after a few years of successful touring , the release of Clayman is a fact, after spending 3 months in the studio. This record spins off really well, and the sales are overwhelming and it knocks out the previous record sales in a few months.
After doing festivals with Dream Theater, Slipknot, Testament, Methods of mayhem, etc, a world tour was to expect. In Flames aimed for Japan and Europe, which was squeezed in between 2 American tours. This was the same round as last year, only this time bigger places, more people and more material. In Japan, Jesper received an award from BURRN! As the number 1 songwriter of the year. The tours were a huge success once again. Peter Iwers did not join them on all of these tours as he had a new arrival back home, that he stayed home with instead, a baby girl, but he joined in for the Scandinavian and Japan dates, and was temporarily replaced by Dick Löwgren from Armageddon for the other tours.
In the year 2000, approximately 150 shows were performed by In Flames , and then a well deserved vacation was taken by the members. 2001, Peter is back and the band does a few single shows in Sweden, including a headline gig in Gothenburg, which was featured in 4 television channels, and aired live on the radio.
Charts this year were very high, including #4 in Japan, both group and record, # 3 in Canada´s greatest metal mag- Brave words and Bloody Knuckles, # 1 in Metal Maniacs, and # 17 on the official Swedish charts, to name a few.
A video is shot for Only for the Weak, and the band went on a mini tour in Europe, where they played 13 shows in front of 20 000 people, needless to say, it was a huge success.
Next: summer festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Rock Machina to name a few, then the release of a live album : The Tokyo Showdown, in August, before heading over to the US for another tour.
Today´s line-up is:
Björn Gelotte - Guitars
Daniel Svensson - Drums
Peter Iwers - Bassguitar
Jesper Strömblad - Guitars
Anders Fridén - Vocals |
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Review about In Flames
awesome | Reviewer: Jeremiah | 12/13/2007by far my favorite band. my favorite songs at the moment is "bottled", "only for the weak" and "borders and shading". so listen to those they're amazing
oooh | Reviewer: insaynevayne | 11/22/2007
Best Metal Band! 9 albums, not a band song between them. SOOO many singles. So melodic, so catchy, so fast, and so emotional. Oh so fucking good.
Damn, they're good | Reviewer: Ivars | 11/20/2007
Usually, I get bored of a band after a month or so. But I have never been bored of In Flames since I accidentally found them in 2004. Gyroscope, Pinball Map, My Sweet Shadow, System, Evil in the Closet, Metaphor, and all other songs are the best ;)
great | Reviewer: Johnnnnnno | 10/25/2007
Only for the Weak has got to be one of the all time greatest songs ever written. what a fantstic pounding song, i love listening to that whilst im driving
in flames | Reviewer: joseph moran | 2/27/2007
in flames are the most amazing band in the world!
their powerful combination of heavy guitar riffs and melodic solos all braught together by the vocals of their best singer yet anders friden are what seperate the band from the pack.the band have so far released 12 cds all of which have quality not diminished from the last.all i can say is i cant wait for the next album!!
One of my Favs | Reviewer: Tony Kidd | 6/15/2006
In Flames out of gothenberg, Sweden. Is one of my favs. Check "only for the weak" "Trigger" "Clayman" and "Evil in a Closet". For proof
Brilliant | Reviewer: *fiekie* | 5/29/2006
Of all the good metal bands out there, In Flames is definately at the top of the list. Their music is a brilliant combination of harmonics, intense lyrics, stunning vocal work and intricate solo's. The raw emotion, energy and hard work the band puts into their music is visible in any and all of their songs. My personal favourite tracks are: Reflect The Storm (Come Clarity), Trigger (Reroute to Remain), Like You Better Dead (Soundtrack To You're Escape, Clad In Shadows '99 (Colony) and Swim (Clayman).
Amazing | Reviewer: Metal is my World | 12/23/2005
In Flames are my personal favourite band in the world, and one of the most talented out there. They are Melodic Death - mixing melody, harmonics and poetic lyrics with crunchy guitar riffs, blast beats and death grunts. Their music is intense and epic, resembling God-like intense anthems. Forget the nonsense on MTV (the worst thing that's ever happened to mankind's brain), listen to this! If you like metal and you've never heard of In Flames, give them a go!
Every song is filled with brutality and riffs whilst maintaining a beautiful melody.
Good Charlotte has a song called the Anthem. What absolute crap. That song is pure pop-punk tripe. The don't DESERVE to have a song called that. In Flames does.
For Those Who Like Real Music | Reviewer: Mark Washburn | 12/14/2005
If you are interested in a band that shows exactly what the metal was/is about, then IN FLAMES is the band for you. This is the pinnacle of what music should be. In a world where teen pop stars have taken over, In Flames are a breath of fresh air. Forget all that pop crap, this is what music was mwant to be. It is my personal opinion that more bands should use the creative energy that they ought to have and do something as original and creative. The sad fact is, not alot of bands have the talent nor the creativity to do what In Flames does. On a scale of 1-10, this band scores a 13.
In Flames | Reviewer: Mandy | 4/6/2005
In Flames is hella awesome. I'd have to say that "The Quiet Place", "Free Fall", and "Evil In A Closet" are my favs that they've made so far. Awesomest. The lyrics are awesome. They definately know wut they're doing. They are definately one of my favorite bands!
~*Mandy*~
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