Anders Nyström
Encyclopedia
Anders Nyström, also known as Blakkheim (or formerly Blackheim) is a Swedish
musician
who was born on April 22, 1975 in Stockholm
.
Anders Nyström founded the Swedish metal
band Katatonia
together with singer Jonas Renkse
in 1991. Nyström is also involved in the songwriting, backing vocals, keyboards
, programming, arrangements, art direction and production of Katatonia along with Renkse.
In addition to his work with Katatonia, he used to be a member of metal band Bewitched
from 1995–1997, is still together with Jonas Renkse on the death metal
project Bloodbath
, and has released four albums as the one man black metal
act Diabolical Masquerade
(1993–2004).
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
who was born on April 22, 1975 in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
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Biography
GuitaristGuitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Anders Nyström founded the Swedish metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Katatonia
Katatonia
Katatonia is a Swedish metal band formed in Stockholm in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström .-1991-1993:The early Katatonia releases, such as the EP Jhva Elohim Meth.....
together with singer Jonas Renkse
Jonas Renkse
Jonas Petter Renkse is a founding member, songwriter, lead vocalist and ex-drummer of the band Katatonia, founding member, songwriter, bassist, backing vocalist, ex-guitarist of the band Bloodbath and member of Sailors With Wax Wings.He was also the founding member, drummer, vocalist, guitarist...
in 1991. Nyström is also involved in the songwriting, backing vocals, keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, programming, arrangements, art direction and production of Katatonia along with Renkse.
In addition to his work with Katatonia, he used to be a member of metal band Bewitched
Bewitched (Swedish band)
Bewitched is a Swedish retro thrash band with black metal elements. The Devil's most favorite band mission began in 1995, when Vargher and Blackheim decided that something drastic had to be done.They hooked up with Samantha and Darrin, and entered...
from 1995–1997, is still together with Jonas Renkse on the death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
project Bloodbath
Bloodbath
Bloodbath is a Swedish death metal supergroup from Stockholm formed in 1998.-History:A year after being formed, the band, then consisting of Mikael Åkerfeldt on vocals, Dan Swanö on drums, Anders "Blakkheim" Nyström on guitar, and Jonas Renkse on bass, released their EP Breeding...
, and has released four albums as the one man black metal
Black metal
Black metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music. Common traits include fast tempos, shrieked vocals, highly distorted guitars played with tremolo picking, blast beat drumming, raw recording, and unconventional song structure....
act Diabolical Masquerade
Diabolical Masquerade
Diabolical Masquerade was a Swedish one-man black metal band with progressive influences. The band was formed in 1993 in Stockholm as side project of Anders Nyström , known for his work as the guitarist of Katatonia.- History :...
(1993–2004).
With Diabolical Masquerade
- Ravendusk in my HeartRavendusk in my HeartRavendusk in My Heart is the debut album by Diabolical Masquerade. It was released in 1996.-Track listing:# "The Castle of Blackheim" – 7:15# "Blackheim's Quest to Bring Back the Stolen Autumn" – 6:19# "Beyond the Spiritual Moon" – 0:57...
CD 1996 - The Phantom LodgeThe Phantom LodgeThe Phantom Lodge is the second album by Diabolical Masquerade. Dan Swanö played a much smaller part on this album than previously, doing heavy metal vocals on Hater only and assisting Blakkheim in producing...
CD 1997 - NightworkNightwork (album)Nightwork is the third album by avant-garde/black metal band Diabolical Masquerade released in 1998 through Avantgarde Music.-Track listing:#"Rider on the Bonez" – 5:54#"Dreadventurouz" – 5:46#"The Zkeleton Keyz to the Dead" – 5:17...
CD 1999 - Death's DesignDeath's DesignDeath's Design is Blakkheim's fourth and final album, released under the moniker of Diabolical Masquerade and his most experimental. The album is broken up into 20 movements, the shortest of which is just 6 seconds long. Also the album seems to be without genre, changing directions many times...
CD 2001
With Katatonia
- Jhva Elohim Meth... The RevivalJhva Elohim Meth... The RevivalJhva Elohim Meth... The Revival is the EP version of Katatonia's demo tape Jhva Elohim Meth.-Track listing:# "Midwinter Gates " – 0:43# "Without God" – 6:52# "Palace of Frost" – 3:40# "The Northern Silence" – 4:00...
(1992) - Dance of December SoulsDance of December SoulsDance of December Souls is the first full-length album by Katatonia.The album was released on CD in 1993 by No Fashion Records and LP by Helion Records, released in the USA in 1999 by Century Black. In 2004, record label Black Lodge reissued the album with all new artwork, but the band has stated...
(1993) - For Funerals to ComeFor Funerals to ComeFor Funerals To Come is a four-song EP released by Katatonia in 1995. All four songs later appeared on the Century Black release of the band's 1996 album Brave Murder Day....
(1995) - Brave Murder DayBrave Murder Day- Notes :# "Murder" & "Rainroom" is featured on Brave Yester Days.# "12" is a re-recorded version of the song Black Erotica from the W.A.R. Compilation Volume 1...
(1996) - Sounds of DecaySounds of Decay-Katatonia:* Blackheim – guitar* Fredrik Norrman – guitar; bass* Jonas Renkse – drum kit...
(1997) - Discouraged OnesDiscouraged OnesDiscouraged Ones is the third full-length album by Katatonia. The album was released in 1998.This is the last Katatonia release with Mikael Oretoft...
(1998) - Saw You DrownSaw You DrownSaw You Drown is a four-song EP released by Katatonia in 1998, limited to 1500 handnumbered copies.Today the EP is a true collectors' item and was recently issued on clear/blue wax 10" LP in 1000 hand-numbered copies....
(1998) - Tonight's DecisionTonight's Decision-Personnel:* Jonas Renkse – vocals* Anders Nyström – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals* Fredrik Norrman – guitar, bass guitar* Dan Swanö – session drums...
(1999) - Teargas (2001)
- Last Fair Deal Gone Down (2001)
- Tonight's MusicTonight's Music-Note:# "Tonight's Music" is from Last Fair Deal Gone Down.# "O' How I Enjoy The Light" is cover version of Will Oldham.-Katatonia:* Jonas Renkse – Singing* Anders Nyström – guitars, keyboards,* Fredrik Norrman – guitars* Mattias Norrman – Bass guitar...
(2001) - The Black SessionsThe Black Sessions-Disc two:-Disc three:Disc three is a live DVD performance by Katatonia in Krakow, Poland, while Katatonia was touring in support of Viva Emptiness.# "Ghost of the Sun"# "Criminals"# "Teargas"# "I Break"# "I Am Nothing"# "Sweet Nurse"...
(Best of double disc set with a live DVD) (2005) - Viva EmptinessViva EmptinessViva Emptiness is the sixth full-length album by Katatonia, released in 2003 by Peaceville Records.Its main subjects are loneliness, social relations, crime, lying and depression...
(2003) - The Great Cold DistanceThe Great Cold Distance-Credits:Katatonia* Jonas Renkse – vocals, additional guitar, keyboards & programming* Anders Nyström – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards & programming* Fredrik Norrman – lead & rhythm guitar* Mattias Norrman – bass...
(2006) - Live ConsternationLive ConsternationLive Consternation is a live album and video by Swedish heavy metal band Katatonia, released in both CD and DVD format through Peaceville Records, on 28 May 2007. The double album features a live performance recorded at Germany's Summer Breeze Open Air festival, on 17 August 2006...
(including live DVD) (2007) - Night Is the New DayNight Is the New Day-Chart performance:-Personnel:*Jonas Renkse – vocals, lyrics, production*Anders Nyström – lead guitar, production*Fredrik Norrman – rhythm guitar*Mattias Norrman – bass guitar*Daniel Liljekvist – drumsAdditional Personnel...
(2009) - The Longest YearThe Longest YearThe Longest Year is an EP by the Swedish band Katatonia. "Sold Heart" is the only track on this EP to be previously unreleased. The videos for "The Longest Year" and "Day & then the Shade" were directed by Charlie Granberg and Lasse Hoile, respectively...
(2010)
With Bloodbath
- Breeding DeathBreeding DeathProduced and engineered by Dan Swanö. Lyrics written by Mikael Åkerfeldt and Jonas Renkse. Recorded and mixed at The Sanctuary in Sweden.-Credits:*Mikael Åkerfeldt – vocals*Anders "Blakkheim" Nyström – guitar*Jonas Renkse – bass*Dan Swanö – drums...
(2000) - Resurrection Through CarnageResurrection through CarnageResurrection Through Carnage, released in 2002 on Century Media Records, is the first full album release from Swedish death metal group Bloodbath...
(2002) - Nightmares Made FleshNightmares Made FleshNightmares Made Flesh, released by Century Media Records in 2004, is the second album by Swedish death metal band Bloodbath.This album features Peter Tägtgren, who was brought in to replace Mikael Åkerfeldt as the vocalist, as well as Martin Axenrot to replace Dan Swanö as the drummer...
(2005) - Unblessing the PurityUnblessing the PurityUnblessing the Purity is an EP by Swedish death metal supergroup Bloodbath on Peaceville Records. It is their first release since Resurrection Through Carnage to include Mikael Åkerfeldt on vocals. Per 'Sodomizer' Eriksson replaced Dan Swanö on guitar beginning with this EP. The cover art is by...
(2008) - The Fathomless MasteryThe Fathomless MasteryThe Fathomless Mastery is the third full length album by the Swedish death metal band Bloodbath. It is the first full length Bloodbath release to feature the new guitarist Per "Sodomizer" Eriksson. Former Scar Symmetry vocalist Christian Älvestam did guest vocals on the sixth track, "Iesous"...
(2008) - The Wacken CarnageThe Wacken CarnageThe Wacken Carnage is a CD/DVD set of the death metal band Bloodbath at a very rare live appearance recorded on August 5, 2005 at the Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany....
(2008, CD/DVD) - Bloodbath Over BloodstockBloodbath Over BloodstockBloodbath Over Bloodstock is a live DVD by Swedish death metal band Bloodbath. It features the entire live set the band played at Bloodstock Open Air in August 2010. It was filmed by the production company The Dark Box...
(2011, DVD)
With Bewitched
- Diabolical DesecrationDiabolical DesecrationDiabolical Desecration is the debut album by the Swedish metal band Bewitched. It was released in 1996 on Osmose Productions.-Track listing:# "Hard as Steel " – 5:32 # "Hellcult" – 2:41 # "Born of Flames" – 2:30...
CD 1996 - Encyclopedia of Evil MCD 1996
- Pentagram Prayer CD 1997
Equipment
- mayones gothic regius | custom signature electric guitars
- mayones gothic setius | custom signature electric guitars
- seymour duncan ahb-1 blackouts, tb-6 duncan distortions, shpr-1b p-rails & scr-1n cool rails | pickups
- fernandes sustainer fsk-101 & fsk 401 | pickups
- shure beta 87a | microphone
- blackstar s1-100 | amp
- blackstar s1-412 | cab
- laboga mr hector & alligator | amps & cabs
- planet waves | cables & accessories
- boss gt-10 | guitar effects processor
- guyatone svm5 | pedal
- morpheus droptune & capo | pedals
- rotosound | strings (0.11 – 0.58)
- sennheiser g2 | in-ear monitor system
- audio-technica atw 3110 | wireless guitar system
- in tune grippx | signature guitar pics 0.88
- toontrack | software
- ampclamps wt-pro & s-series | microphone mounting system
- scott dixon | cases