In Flames

In Flames is a band that has become synonymous with the melodic death metal genre, emerging from Gothenburg, Sweden in the early 1990s. Their sound, marked by a blend of searing guitar melodies, aggressive riffs, and the distinctive vocal style of frontman Anders Fridén, has allowed them to become a cornerstone of the metal community. Established by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in 1990 with the ambition of creating music that combined the melodic elements of Iron Maiden with the brutality of death metal, In Flames would go on to define and evolve the "Gothenburg sound" alongside peers such as At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity.

Over the years, In Flames has undergone several lineup changes but has consistently pushed the boundaries of their sound, often incorporating elements of alternative and modern metal. With albums like "The Jester Race," "Whoracle," and "Colony," they cemented their reputation in the late 90s, while later works like "Reroute to Remain" and "Soundtrack to Your Escape" showed their willingness to experiment and grow. Their more recent releases, which include the critically acclaimed albums "Siren Charms" (2014) and "I, The Mask" (2019), along with the re-recorded versions of classics from "Clayman" to celebrate its 20th anniversary, reveal a band that remains vital and unafraid to redefine its legacy. As they continue to produce new music, evident with singles like "State Of Slow Decay" and "The Great Deceiver," In Flames shows no signs of slowing down, consistently delivering powerful performances to their ever-expanding fanbase around the world.

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These Scars Won't Define Us
Single - Released November 15, 2024
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