Niclas Engelin
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Niclas Engelin is a Swedish heavy metal guitarist for In Flames
, Passenger & Engel
. Engelin was the lead guitarist for Gardenian
, and has been in and out of In Flames on five different occasions.
In 1997, he replaced Glenn Ljungström
of In Flames who had just quit.
In 1998, Niclas quit In Flames because the band's drummer, Bjorn Gelotte
, wanted to switch to guitar, causing Engelin to leave.
Engelin came back to fill in for Jesper Strömblad
four times since back in 1998 when he quit. He rejoined In Flames briefly in late 2006 and again in 2009, as Jesper had been struggling with personal issues but maintained he would return. Niclas also toured with In Flames in North and South America, Australia, Europe, and portions of Japan in their Taste of Chaos tour.
On 12 February 2010, Jesper quit In Flames, citing a need to face ongoing personal issues. For that reason, Niclas returned as a guitarist, planning to stay until they could find a suitable replacement, but on 28 February 2011, the band decided that he would instead become the full-time guitarist himself.
He formed the band Engel in 2002 with guitarist Marcus Sunesson (The Crown
).
In May 2011 Engelin became endorsed by B.C. Rich
guitars, using the Warlock Pro X model with gold covered EMG 81 and 60 pickups.
In Flames
In Flames is a Swedish heavy metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1990. Since the band's inception in 1993, they have released ten studio albums and one live DVD...
, Passenger & Engel
Engel (band)
Engel is a melodic death metal band with alternative influences from Gothenburg, Sweden. They are currently signed to French label Season of Mist, but released their debut album Absolute Design via SPV GmbH/Steamhammer on October 31, 2007...
. Engelin was the lead guitarist for Gardenian
Gardenian
Gardenian was a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg that was formed in 1996 and disbanded in 2004.-Background:Gardenian was formed in April 1996 by drummer Thim Blom and vocalist/guitarist Jim Kjell. Eventually, guitarist Niklas Engelin and bassist Håkan Skoger joined the band...
, and has been in and out of In Flames on five different occasions.
In 1997, he replaced Glenn Ljungström
Glenn Ljungström
Glenn Ljungström was the original guitarist of the Swedish melodic death metal band In Flames along with the band's founder, Jesper Strömblad. He was a member of In Flames from 1993 until 1997, after which he quit In Flames to support his family with a more stable job. He was fired from multiple...
of In Flames who had just quit.
In 1998, Niclas quit In Flames because the band's drummer, Bjorn Gelotte
Björn Gelotte
Björn Gelotte is a songwriter and guitarist for the Swedish band, In Flames. He joined the band as the drummer in 1995, and continued his position as drummer during The Jester Race and Whoracle . Gelotte switched to his current position on guitars after Niklas Engelin left the band, sharing...
, wanted to switch to guitar, causing Engelin to leave.
Engelin came back to fill in for Jesper Strömblad
Jesper Strömblad
Clas Håkan Jesper Strömblad is a Swedish musician who is currently the guitarist for the bands Dimension Zero & The Resistance...
four times since back in 1998 when he quit. He rejoined In Flames briefly in late 2006 and again in 2009, as Jesper had been struggling with personal issues but maintained he would return. Niclas also toured with In Flames in North and South America, Australia, Europe, and portions of Japan in their Taste of Chaos tour.
On 12 February 2010, Jesper quit In Flames, citing a need to face ongoing personal issues. For that reason, Niclas returned as a guitarist, planning to stay until they could find a suitable replacement, but on 28 February 2011, the band decided that he would instead become the full-time guitarist himself.
He formed the band Engel in 2002 with guitarist Marcus Sunesson (The Crown
The Crown (band)
The Crown is a death / thrash metal band from Trollhättan, Sweden. Originally, they used the name Crown of Thorns but were forced to change their name due to another band already using that name. Their music and lyrics are inspired by death, antireligious themes and rebellion. They are known to...
).
In May 2011 Engelin became endorsed by B.C. Rich
B.C. Rich
B.C. Rich is a manufacturer of guitars and bass guitars founded by the late Bernardo Chavez Rico in 1969. Currently, most B.C. Rich guitars are manufactured in Asia, but luthiers of the company's custom shop continue to hand-make instruments. The Hanser Music Group, based in Kentucky, operates B.C....
guitars, using the Warlock Pro X model with gold covered EMG 81 and 60 pickups.
With Gardenian
- Two Feet StandTwo Feet StandTwo Feet Stand is the debut album by Swedish melodic death metal band Gardenian. It would be the only album they would record for Listenable Records before procuring a deal with Nuclear Blast.-Track listing:# "Two Feet Stand" - 3:13...
1997 (Listenable Records) - SoulburnerSoulburnerSoulburner is the second album by Swedish melodic death metal band Gardenian. It would be their first album under the Nuclear Blast banner.-Track listing:# "As a True King" - 3:21# "Powertool" - 4:38# "Deserted" - 2:58# "Soulburner" - 4:09...
1999 (Nuclear BlastNuclear BlastNuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic...
) - SindustriesSindustriesSindustries is the third and final album by Swedish melodic death metal band Gardenian. Although it was released in 2000 and the band officially broke up in 2004, this would be their final known recording.-Track listing:# "Selfproclaimed Messiah" - 8:06...
2000 (Nuclear BlastNuclear BlastNuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic...
)
With Passenger
- In Reverse 2003 SingleSingle (music)In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
(Century Media) - PassengerPassengerA passenger is a term broadly used to describe any person who travels in a vehicle, but bears little or no responsibility for the tasks required for that vehicle to arrive at its destination....
2003 (Century Media)
With Engel
- Absolute DesignAbsolute DesignAbsolute Design is the debut album from Swedish melodic death metal/industrial band Engel. The album was released in Europe on October 31, 2007, while the North American release date was May 20, 2008.- Track listing :# “In Splendour” – 3:42...
2007 (SPVSPVSPV can refer to the following:* Second person verified/verification, a Good Documentation Practice requirement for critical data entry in the pharmaceutical industry* Surface photovoltage, a semiconductor characterization technique...
) - ThrenodyThrenody (Engel album)-Release history:-Personnel:* Magnus "Mangan" Klavborn – vocals* Niclas Engelin – guitars* Marcus Sunesson – guitars* Steve Drennan – bass* Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen – drums...
2010 (Trooper Entertainment)