Andy LaRocque
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Andy LaRocque is best known as a guitarist, songwriter, and occasional synth player for the band King Diamond
.
hard rock band Swedish Beauty that later switched names to Swedish Erotica. He also played on the Death album Individual Thought Patterns
and the IllWill
album Evilution
, along with other former members of Mercyful Fate
.
According to Metal-Rules.com, Death's Individual Thought Patterns is the 100th greatest heavy metal album of all time. Also according to Metal-Rules, it is the 11th greatest extreme metal album of all time. It is included in Guitar Player Magazine's Metal Guitar albums Top 20.
LaRocque contributed a guitar solo to the track "Cold", featured on the album Slaughter of the Soul
by Swedish melodic death metal group At the Gates
. Producer Fredrik Nordström
was responsible for the idea, and telephoned LaRocque. At the Gates' guitarist Anders Björler
gave LaRocque an audio cassette recording of the song. The tape played at the wrong speed at LaRocque's house, so LaRocque had to transcribe the recording. Two days after receiving the cassette, LaRocque laid down a guitar solo for the song within half an hour. Björler described the solo as "great" and in a November 2007 interview admitted he still couldn't play the solo "properly".
He can be heard on other albums as well, such as Falconer
's Chapters from a Vale Forlorn
, where he performed lead guitars on the song "Busted to the Floor".
He owns a studio called the "Los Angered Recordings" in Angered
, Sweden
, since 1995, where he records many albums of other bands. In 2007, Andy moved the studio to Varberg
and renamed the studio to "Sonic Train Studios" where he keeps producing bands to this date.
He is well known for his signature guitar style incorporating neoclassical elements into his playing. He has a very distinct guitar tone for his solos, and often incorporates layers of harmonies over his scale runs and phrasing.
, Sweden. Some of the bands and projects which recorded in Sonic Train Studios are:
King Diamond (band)
King Diamond is the heavy metal band that King Diamond formed after the split up of his heavy metal band Mercyful Fate, and the departure of Hank Shermann. He was joined by most members of the then defunct Mercyful Fate. The Satanic focus was replaced by a focus on horror stories...
.
Biography
LaRocque started in the SwedishSweden
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....
hard rock band Swedish Beauty that later switched names to Swedish Erotica. He also played on the Death album Individual Thought Patterns
Individual Thought Patterns
Individual Thought Patterns is the fifth album by the death metal band Death, released in 1993. The album continues to expand on the technical, progressive style that began with Human, and incorporates elements of jazz as well...
and the IllWill
IllWill
IllWill was a Swedish supergroup which consisted of Andy LaRocque, Snowy Shaw, Sharlee D'Angelo & Yonas af Dahlstrøm. The band released their first recording, Evilution in 1998 in Europe & the CD was released in the USA in 2000....
album Evilution
Evilution (album)
Evilution is an album by a Swedish group IllWill released in 1999. The album was recorded in Andy LaRocque's studio Los Angered Recording.-Track listing:#"Singh Hai" – 4:02#"V - For Vulgarians" – 5:10...
, along with other former members of Mercyful Fate
Mercyful Fate
Mercyful Fate was a Danish heavy metal band from Copenhagen. Initially active from 1981 to 1985, they reunited in 1992. The band went on hiatus again in 2000, when frontman King Diamond decided to continue his solo career...
.
According to Metal-Rules.com, Death's Individual Thought Patterns is the 100th greatest heavy metal album of all time. Also according to Metal-Rules, it is the 11th greatest extreme metal album of all time. It is included in Guitar Player Magazine's Metal Guitar albums Top 20.
LaRocque contributed a guitar solo to the track "Cold", featured on the album Slaughter of the Soul
Slaughter of the Soul
Slaughter of the Soul is the fourth and final studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates before their reunion in 2011. It is considered a genre classic by many fans, and was largely responsible for establishing the Gothenburg scene...
by Swedish melodic death metal group At the Gates
At the Gates
At the Gates is an extreme metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, and a major progenitor of the Gothenburg death-metal sound. Their early albums lean towards a death metal sound, but later albums sound more like melodic death metal.Initially active from 1990 to 1996, the band reformed in 2007 for a...
. Producer Fredrik Nordström
Fredrik Nordström
Björn Tom Fredrik Nordström, born on 5 January 1967, is a Swedish record producer and guitar player for the heavy metal band Dream Evil. Nordström is one of the leading melodic death metal producers in Sweden, and he has worked with some of the genre's top acts, including At the Gates, Arch Enemy,...
was responsible for the idea, and telephoned LaRocque. At the Gates' guitarist Anders Björler
Anders Björler
Anders Björler is a musician from Sweden. He is the current lead guitarist for heavy metal bands The Haunted and the well-known melodic death metal band At the Gates. He joined them in his former position on a reunion tour in 2007...
gave LaRocque an audio cassette recording of the song. The tape played at the wrong speed at LaRocque's house, so LaRocque had to transcribe the recording. Two days after receiving the cassette, LaRocque laid down a guitar solo for the song within half an hour. Björler described the solo as "great" and in a November 2007 interview admitted he still couldn't play the solo "properly".
He can be heard on other albums as well, such as Falconer
Falconer (band)
Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
's Chapters from a Vale Forlorn
Chapters From a Vale Forlorn
Chapters from a Vale Forlorn is the second album by Swedish power metal band Falconer.-Track listing:#"Decadence of Dignity" – 4:22#"Enter the Glade" – 3:48#"Lament of a Minstrel" – 4:13#"For Life and Liberty" – 6:23...
, where he performed lead guitars on the song "Busted to the Floor".
He owns a studio called the "Los Angered Recordings" in Angered
Angered
Angered is a suburb in Gothenburg Municipality, Sweden. Angered is the biggest Million Programme area in Gothenburg, and one of the biggest in the country with 40 000 inhabitants....
, Sweden
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....
, since 1995, where he records many albums of other bands. In 2007, Andy moved the studio to Varberg
Varberg
Varberg is a locality and the seat of Varberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden with 26,041 inhabitants in 2005.Varberg and all of Halland are well known for their 'typical west coast' sandy beaches. In Varberg the coast changes from wide sandy beaches to rocky terrain that continues north into...
and renamed the studio to "Sonic Train Studios" where he keeps producing bands to this date.
He is well known for his signature guitar style incorporating neoclassical elements into his playing. He has a very distinct guitar tone for his solos, and often incorporates layers of harmonies over his scale runs and phrasing.
With King Diamond
- Fatal PortraitFatal Portrait-Remaster bonus tracks:-Personnel:*King Diamond - lead & backing vocals, All guitars on "Voices from the Past"*Andy LaRocque - lead guitars*Michael Denner - lead guitars*Timi Hansen - bass*Mikkey Dee - drums...
(1986) - AbigailAbigail (album)-Remaster bonus tracks:-Personnel:* King Diamond – vocals, producer* Andy LaRocque – guitar* Michael Denner – guitar, assistant producer* Timi Hansen – bass guitar* Mikkey Dee – drums, assistant producer...
(1987) - ThemThem (King Diamond album)-Remaster bonus tracks:-Personnel:*King Diamond - Vocals, Keyboards*Andy LaRocque - Guitar*Pete Blakk - Guitar*Hal Patino - Bass*Mikkey Dee - Drums...
(1988) - The Dark SidesThe Dark SidesThe Dark Sides is a compilation of King Diamond songs, released in 1988 by Roadrunner Records. This album contains five tracks , released on previous albums, but are mostly unrelated in their stories ....
(EPExtended playAn EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, 1988) - Conspiracy (1989)
- The EyeThe Eye (King Diamond album)- Personnel :* King Diamond - vocals, keyboards* Andy LaRocque - guitars* Pete Blakk - guitars* Hal Patino - bass* Snowy Shaw - drums* Roberto Falcao - keyboards...
(1990) - In Concert 1987: AbigailIn Concert 1987: AbigailIn Concert 1987: Abigail is a live album by King Diamond which was recorded in 1987 but released in 1990.-Track listing:All songs written by King Diamond unless otherwise noted.# "Funeral" – 1:55# "Arrival" – 5:47# "Come to the Sabbath" – 5:43...
(live, 1991) - A Dangerous Meeting (compilation, 1992)
- The Spider's LullabyeThe Spider's Lullabye-Personnel:*King Diamond - vocals, keyboards*Andy LaRocque - guitars, keyboards*Herb Simonsen - guitar*Chris Estes - bass*Darrin Anthony - drums...
(1995) - The Graveyard (1996)
- VoodooVoodoo (King Diamond album)Voodoo is a concept album by King Diamond. The album was released in 1998. The album cover is drawn by Kristian Wåhlin.The album was remastered by Andy LaRocque and was re-released in 2009.-Plot:...
(1998) - House of GodHouse of God (album)-Credits:*King Diamond - Vocals*Andy LaRocque - Guitars*Glen Drover - Guitars*David Harbour - Bass guitar*John Luke Hébert - Drums...
(2000) - Abigail II: The RevengeAbigail II: The Revenge- Credits :*King Diamond – Vocals, Keyboards*Andy LaRocque – Guitar, Keyboards*Mike Wead – Guitar*Hal Patino – Bass*Matt Thompson – Drums*Kol Marshall – Additional Keyboards, Strings and Harpsichord...
(2002) - The Puppet MasterThe Puppet Master (album)The Puppet Master is an album by King Diamond released in 2003. A limited edition includes a DVD on which King Diamond is telling the story of The Puppet Master...
(2003) - Deadly Lullabyes: LiveDeadly LullabyesDeadly Lullabyes Live is a live album from King Diamond, which was recording during The Puppet Master promotion tour. It spans two discs...
(2004) - Give Me Your Soul...PleaseGive Me Your Soul...PleaseGive Me Your Soul...Please is a concept album by King Diamond released on June 26, 2007. The album's concept and cover art are both based on a painting titled "My Mother's Eyes." The black cat featured in the album is based on King's own cat, Magic....
(2007)
As guest musician
- At the GatesAt the GatesAt the Gates is an extreme metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, and a major progenitor of the Gothenburg death-metal sound. Their early albums lean towards a death metal sound, but later albums sound more like melodic death metal.Initially active from 1990 to 1996, the band reformed in 2007 for a...
– Slaughter of the SoulSlaughter of the SoulSlaughter of the Soul is the fourth and final studio album by Swedish melodic death metal band At the Gates before their reunion in 2011. It is considered a genre classic by many fans, and was largely responsible for establishing the Gothenburg scene...
(1995), guitar solo on "Cold" - Roadrunner UnitedRoadrunner UnitedRoadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It culminated in an album released worldwide on October 11, 2005, entitled The All-Star Sessions...
- (2005), trade off guitar solo on "Constitution Down" - EvergreyEvergreyEvergrey is a progressive metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was founded in 1995 and released its debut album The Dark Discovery in 1998. Their most recent album Glorious Collision was released in 2011.-Lyrical themes:...
– The Dark DiscoveryThe Dark DiscoveryThe Dark Discovery is the debut album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey.-Track listing:#"Blackened Dawn" – 3:52#"December 26th" – 5:05#"Dark Discovery" – 3:35#"As Light Is Our Darkness" – 2:00#"Beyond Salvation" – 4:03#"Closed Eyes" – 6:39...
(1998) - EinherjerEinherjerEinherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993. Some of the band's albums are heavily folk influenced, while others have a more traditional black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each of their albums has its own theme...
– Norwegian Native ArtNorwegian Native ArtNorwegian Native Art is the third full-length album by the Norwegian viking metal band Einherjer. It was released on September 11, 2000, by Native North Records.-Track listing:# "Wyrd of the Dead" – 4:51 # "Doomfaring" – 4:45 # "Hugin's Eyes" – 4:15...
(2000), guitar solo on "Doomfaring" - FalconerFalconer (band)Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
– Chapters from a Vale ForlornChapters From a Vale ForlornChapters from a Vale Forlorn is the second album by Swedish power metal band Falconer.-Track listing:#"Decadence of Dignity" – 4:22#"Enter the Glade" – 3:48#"Lament of a Minstrel" – 4:13#"For Life and Liberty" – 6:23...
(2002), lead guitar on "Busted To The Floor" - FalconerFalconer (band)Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
– The Sceptre of DeceptionThe Sceptre of DeceptionThe Sceptre of Deception is the third album by swedish power metal band Falconer, the first with vocalist Kristoffer Göbel and the also the first to feature a full band line-up...
(2003), lead guitar on "Hear Me Pray" - FalconerFalconer (band)Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
– Grime vs. GrandeurGrime vs. GrandeurGrime vs. Grandeur is the fourth album by Swedish power metal band Falconer, and the last to feature vocalist Kristoffer Göbel.-Track listing:# Emotional Skies – 5:11# Purgatory Time – 4:44# I Refuse – 4:35# Humanity Overdose – 6:16...
(2005), vocals on bonustrack "Wake Up" - Yyrkoon – Unhealthy OperaUnhealthy OperaUnhealthy Opera is the fourth full-length studio album by the French death metal band Yyrkoon. The symbol on the cover is the yellow sign from the book The King in Yellow.-Track listing:...
(2006), guitar solo on "Horror from the Sea" - MelecheshMelecheshMelechesh is a Assyrian-Armenian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up...
– SphynxSphynx (album)Sphynx is Melechesh's third full length album. The album presents the band's Mesopotamian/Sumerian metal in a more aggressive and intricate manner. The CD version includes an enhanced multimedia section featuring a trip to the world of Melechesh...
(2004), guitar solo on "Purifier of the Stars" - WitcheryWitcheryWitchery is a Swedish thrash/speed metal band, formed by former members of Satanic Slaughter in 1997. The current lineup consists of vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula , ex-Devian), guitarists Patrik Jensen and Rickard "Richard Corpse" Rimfält, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, and drummer Martin Axenrot...
- WitchkriegWitchkrieg-Witchery:*Erik "Legion" Hagstedt: Vocals*Patrik Jensen: Rhythm Guitar*Rille Rimfält: Rhythm & Lead Guitar*Sharlee D'Angelo: Bass*Martin Axenrot: Drums, Percussion-Additional musicians:Guest Leads:*Andy LaRocque*Kerry King*Hank Shermann*Lee Altus...
(2010), guitar solo on "From Dead to Worse" - DarzamatDarzamatDarzamat is a Polish symphonic black metal band formed in 1995. Although there is a claim about Darzamat being a name of a Slavonic forest god, it comes from Latvian mythology denoting garden goddess . Their latest album, Solfernus' Path, was released on August 28, 2009...
- Solfernus' PathSolfernus' PathSolfernus' Path is the sixth album by the Polish Symphonic black metal band Darzamat, released on August 28, 2009. It was recorded at several studios in Poland. The drums and guitars were recorded at HH Poland Studio in Gliwice, while the vocals were tracked at Maq Studio. The keyboard parts were...
(2010), guitar solo on "King of the Burning Anthems"
As producer
Andy LaRocque owns Sonic Train Studios from VarbergVarberg
Varberg is a locality and the seat of Varberg Municipality, Halland County, Sweden with 26,041 inhabitants in 2005.Varberg and all of Halland are well known for their 'typical west coast' sandy beaches. In Varberg the coast changes from wide sandy beaches to rocky terrain that continues north into...
, Sweden. Some of the bands and projects which recorded in Sonic Train Studios are:
- Ascension – Far Beyond The Stars (2011)
- Albatross - Dinner Is You (2010)
- AncientAncient (band)Ancient is a Norwegian black metal band from Eidsvåg, Nesset, formed in 1992. The band has released six full-length albums released by Metal Blade Records and a variety of mini-albums, EPs and special releases. Ancient used to have the classic raw black metal sound, similar to Darkthrone's works...
– "Proxima Centauri" (2001) - Swordmaster – Postmortem Tales (1997)
- Taetre - The Art
- EinherjerEinherjerEinherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993. Some of the band's albums are heavily folk influenced, while others have a more traditional black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each of their albums has its own theme...
– Odin Owns Ye AllOdin Owns Ye AllOdin Owns Ye All is the second full-length album by the Norwegian Viking metal band Einherjer. Its songs form a brief, but complete, narrative of the earth based on Norse mythology. The opening tracks tell the story of the giant Ymir, his death at the hands of Odin and his brothers, and the...
(1998) - Midvinter – At the Sight of the Apocalypse Dragon (1998)
- Skymning – Stormchoirs (1998)
- SacramentumSacramentumThe Sacramentum was a military oath taken by all Roman legionaries on entering the Roman army, part of the state ritual created by Augustus during his military reforms in the early 1st century CE...
– Thy Black Destiny (1999) - SacramentumSacramentumThe Sacramentum was a military oath taken by all Roman legionaries on entering the Roman army, part of the state ritual created by Augustus during his military reforms in the early 1st century CE...
– The Coming of Chaos (1997) - Taetre – Out Of Emotional Disorder (1999)
- The Awesome MachineThe Awesome MachineThe Awesome Machine were a classic hard rock/metal band from Sweden. The band formed in 1996. Recorded their selftitled 10" with producer Roberto Laghi. After that Stefan Magnusson left the band and was replaced by Anders Wenander. With this lineup they recorded the cult demo which gave them a...
– It's Ugly or Nothing (2000) – also slide guitar - Astroqueen – Into Submission (2001)
- EvergreyEvergreyEvergrey is a progressive metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was founded in 1995 and released its debut album The Dark Discovery in 1998. Their most recent album Glorious Collision was released in 2011.-Lyrical themes:...
– In Search of TruthIn Search of TruthIn Search of Truth is the third album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey. The album is a concept album dealing with alien abductions. According to an interview, frontman Tom S...
(2001) - FalconerFalconer (band)Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
– FalconerFalconerFalconer or The Falconer may refer to:*A person skilled in the art of falconry*Falconer , a family name*Falconer, New York, United StatesIn media:*Falconer , a power metal band from Sweden...
(2001) - FalconerFalconer (band)Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
– The Sceptre of DeceptionThe Sceptre of DeceptionThe Sceptre of Deception is the third album by swedish power metal band Falconer, the first with vocalist Kristoffer Göbel and the also the first to feature a full band line-up...
(2003) – also guitar - Ironware – Break Out (2003)
- RunemagickRunemagickRunemagick is a Swedish death/doom band formed in 1990.-History:The band was started in 1990 by Nicklas "Terror" Rudolfsson under the name Desiderius, which was quickly changed to Runemagic. First, the band consisted solely of Rudolfsson, but he was later joined by Robert "Reaper" Pehrsson...
– Darkness Death DoomDarkness Death DoomDarkness Death Doom is the sixth album by Runemagick. It was released in 2003 on Aftermath Music.-Track listing:# "Intro - CDXLIV" – 1:42# "Ancient Incantations" – 7:37# "Eyes of Kali" – 8:48# "The Venom" – 9:00...
(2003) – drum producer only - EidolonEidolon (band)Eidolon was a Canadian power metal band formed in 1993 by brothers Shawn and Glen Drover . The band was signed to Metal Blade Records, but was let go in 2004, in part because of a refusal to tour. Eidolon signed soon after to Escapi Records. The band has released seven studio albums to date...
– Apostles of Defiance (2004) – also guitar - EvergreyEvergreyEvergrey is a progressive metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was founded in 1995 and released its debut album The Dark Discovery in 1998. Their most recent album Glorious Collision was released in 2011.-Lyrical themes:...
– The Dark DiscoveryThe Dark DiscoveryThe Dark Discovery is the debut album by Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey.-Track listing:#"Blackened Dawn" – 3:52#"December 26th" – 5:05#"Dark Discovery" – 3:35#"As Light Is Our Darkness" – 2:00#"Beyond Salvation" – 4:03#"Closed Eyes" – 6:39...
(2004) – also guitar - EvergreyEvergreyEvergrey is a progressive metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was founded in 1995 and released its debut album The Dark Discovery in 1998. Their most recent album Glorious Collision was released in 2011.-Lyrical themes:...
– Solitude, Dominance, TragedySolitude, Dominance, TragedySolitude, Dominance, Tragedy is the second album by the progressive power metal band Evergrey.-Track listing:#"Solitude Within" - 5:32#"Nosferatu" - 5:39#"The Shocking Truth" - 4:34#"A Scattered Me" - 4:16#"She Speaks to the Dead" - 4:57...
(2004) - MelecheshMelecheshMelechesh is a Assyrian-Armenian black metal band that originated in Jerusalem. Ashmedi started the band as a solo project in 1993. In the following year, guitarist Moloch and drummer Lord Curse were added to the line-up...
– SphynxSphynx (album)Sphynx is Melechesh's third full length album. The album presents the band's Mesopotamian/Sumerian metal in a more aggressive and intricate manner. The CD version includes an enhanced multimedia section featuring a trip to the world of Melechesh...
(2004) – also Guitar - Morifade – Domination (2004)
- Soul Reaper – Liferazer (2004)
- DragonlandDragonlandDragonland is a power metal musical group from Sweden. The group is most notable for basing their two first albums upon the self-produced The Dragonland Chronicles fantasy saga and for the original symphonic/electronic parts by Elias Holmlid...
– The Battle of the Ivory PlainsThe Battle of the Ivory PlainsThe Battle of the Ivory Plains is the debut album by the Power metal band Dragonland, based on the first part of The Dragonland Chronicles saga....
(2005) - EinherjerEinherjerEinherjer is a Viking metal band from Haugesund, Norway, founded in 1993. Some of the band's albums are heavily folk influenced, while others have a more traditional black metal sound. Their lyrics retell Norse legends, and each of their albums has its own theme...
– Norwegian Native ArtNorwegian Native ArtNorwegian Native Art is the third full-length album by the Norwegian viking metal band Einherjer. It was released on September 11, 2000, by Native North Records.-Track listing:# "Wyrd of the Dead" – 4:51 # "Doomfaring" – 4:45 # "Hugin's Eyes" – 4:15...
(2005) – also guitar - FalconerFalconer (band)Falconer is a Swedish power metal band from Mjölby, formed in 1999. Founded by the former guitarist of Mithotyn, Stefan Weinerhall. Falconer carry on many of the traditions set by Weinerhall's previous band and play a style of power metal that utilises folk instrumentation and melody to create a...
– Grime vs. GrandeurGrime vs. GrandeurGrime vs. Grandeur is the fourth album by Swedish power metal band Falconer, and the last to feature vocalist Kristoffer Göbel.-Track listing:# Emotional Skies – 5:11# Purgatory Time – 4:44# I Refuse – 4:35# Humanity Overdose – 6:16...
(2005) - SandalinasSandalinasSandalinas is a Spanish progressive metal band founded in 2001 by guitarist Jordi Sandalinas, featuring Apollo Papathanasio on vocals. Their first album, Living on the Edge, was produced by Andy LaRocque and released in 2005...
– Living on the Edge (2005) - RunemagickRunemagickRunemagick is a Swedish death/doom band formed in 1990.-History:The band was started in 1990 by Nicklas "Terror" Rudolfsson under the name Desiderius, which was quickly changed to Runemagic. First, the band consisted solely of Rudolfsson, but he was later joined by Robert "Reaper" Pehrsson...
– EnvenomEnvenomEnvenom is the eighth album by Runemagick. It was released as a limited edition of 1,000 hand-numbered digipaks only in 2005 through Aftermath Music.-Track listing:#"Vultures" – 12:17#"Envenom " – 14:51#"Nebulous" – 8:23...
(2005) - Taetre
- Lord BelialLord BelialLord Belial is a Swedish black metal band. The band formed in 1992 and released their debut album in 1995; placing them among the pioneers of Swedish black metal. Their sound has been compared with bands such as Dissection....
- DarzamatDarzamatDarzamat is a Polish symphonic black metal band formed in 1995. Although there is a claim about Darzamat being a name of a Slavonic forest god, it comes from Latvian mythology denoting garden goddess . Their latest album, Solfernus' Path, was released on August 28, 2009...
– TranskarpatiaTranskarpatiaTranskarpatia is the fifth album by the Polish symphonic black metal band Darzamat which was released in 2005 and was recorded at Los Angered Recordings in Sweden...
(2005) - XXX - Heaven,Hell or Hollywood? (2008)
- SiebenburgenSiebenbürgen (band)In the year of 1994. the band Siebenbürgen was formed by Marcus Ehlin and Anders Rosdahl. A couple of months later Fredrik Brockert joined the band. In February 1996 they recorded their first and selftitled Demo-tape. After the release of the Demo a new member joined the band, Linus Ekström...
- Revelation VI (2008) - Tears of Glory - The Innocent Sin Of Existence (2008)
- Total Death - Somatic (2009)
- Tyrantz Empire - Merauderz of The Monolith - The Omega Chapter (2009)
Compilations
- Metalmeister, Vol. 2 (1997)
- Deathmeister, Vol. 1 (1998)
- Metalmeister, Vol. 3 (1998)
- Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
20th Anniversary (2002) - Louder Than the Dragon: The Essential of Limb Music (2004)