Daniel Svensson Explained

Daniel Svensson
Birth Date:20 November 1977
Origin:Gothenburg, Sweden
Instrument:Drums, vocals (Sacrilege GBG)
Genre:Melodic death metal
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1995–2016, 2021-present
Associated Acts:In Flames, Sacrilege GBG, Diabolique

Daniel Svensson (born 20 November 1977) is a Swedish drummer. He is currently a member of the Swedish supergroup The Halo Effect (2021–) and formerly a drummer of the metal bands In Flames, Sacrilege GBG (also the vocalist) and Diabolique.

In 1998, Svensson took Björn Gelotte's job occupation as drummer when Gelotte switched from drums to guitars. In Flames' first album with him as drummer along with Peter Iwers was Colony, and it was released the following year. He rejoined Sacrilege GBG in 2006. Svensson decided to leave In Flames after finishing up the Europe tour in November 2015. He now brews beer at his brewery outside Gothenburg, Odd Island Brewing, together with former In Flames bandmate Peter Iwers, among others.

Influences

Svensson is a self-taught drummer. He looks up to Vinnie Paul of Pantera as a big influence on his playing.

Equipment

Discography

BandYear of releaseTitleLabel
Sacrilege1995To Where Light Can't Reachdemotape
Sacrilege1996Lost in the Beauty You SlayBlack Sun Records
Sacrilege1996...And Autumn Faileddemotape
Sacrilege1997The Fifth SeasonBlack Sun Records
In Flames1999ColonyNuclear Blast
In Flames2000ClaymanNuclear Blast
In Flames2001The Tokyo ShowdownNuclear Blast
In Flames2002Reroute To RemainNuclear Blast
In Flames2003TriggerNuclear Blast
In Flames2004Soundtrack To Your EscapeNuclear Blast
In Flames2006Come ClarityNuclear Blast
In Flames2008A Sense of PurposeNuclear Blast
In Flames2011Sounds of a Playground FadingCentury Media
Sacrilege GBGTBAA Matter of Dark
In Flames2014Siren CharmsSony Music
The Halo Effect (band)2022Days of the LostNuclear Blast

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TAMA – artist profile – Daniel Svensson . ja . Tamadrum.co.jp . 29 October 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110929160455/http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/artist/tama_artist.php?artist_id=78 . 29 September 2011 . dead .