Dissection was a Swedish black/death metal band known for their melodic but razor-sharp guitar work, chilling atmospheres, and dark themes. The group was founded in 1989 by Jon Nödtveidt and Peter Palmdahl. Over the years, Dissection released a collection of works that significantly impacted the extreme metal scene. Their early albums, "The Somberlain" (1993) and "Storm of the Light's Bane" (1995), are often heralded as defining records in the melodic black metal sub-genre, blending ferocious speed, intricate melody, and an aura of occult mysticism.

The group experienced frequent lineup changes and a significant hiatus due to Nödtveidt's incarceration. Despite these challenges, Dissection made a powerful comeback with "Reinkaos" in 2006, an album that marked a stylistic shift towards a more occult rock-influenced form of music, yet still retained the band's signature melodic style. However, Dissection's story was brought to an abrupt end following Jon Nödtveidt's death in 2006. While the band ceased to exist, their legacy lives on through live recordings and a passionate fanbase. Albums like "Live in Stockholm 2004" and posthumous releases, including "Rebirth Of Dissection" (Live), have helped to cement Dissection's place in metal history as innovators and an unstoppable force despite their ultimately tragic arc.

Genres

Black Metal

Death Metal

Gothenburg Metal

Melodic Black Metal

Metal

Swedish Black Metal

Swedish Death Metal

Swedish Metal

Related Artists

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At The Gates

Entombed

In Flames

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Watain

Satyricon

Emperor

Dismember

Gorgoroth

Amon Amarth

Arch Enemy

Latest Release

Live in Stockholm 2004

Dissection

Album - 12 Tracks - Released September 22, 2009