The Halo Effect (band) explained

The Halo Effect
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Origin:	Gothenburg, Sweden
Genre:	Melodic death metal
Years Active:	2021–present
Label:	Nuclear Blast
Spinoff Of:	In Flames
Current Members:	Niclas Engelin Peter Iwers Mikael Stanne Jesper Strömblad Daniel Svensson

The Halo Effect is a Swedish melodic death metal supergroup formed by former members of In Flames.^[1] They are signed to the Nuclear Blast label.^[2]

History

The Halo Effect was founded in 2019^[3] by five former members of the Swedish metal band In Flames: its founder Jesper Strömblad, early vocalist Mikael Stanne and long-time members Niclas Engelin, Peter Iwers, and Daniel Svensson.

Their stated motivation was to return to the roots of the 1990s "Gothenburg sound" that pioneered the melodic death metal genre.^[4] The band's name references the song "Halo Effect" on Rush's album Clockwork Angels.^[5]

The band released their debut single "Shadowminds" on 9 November 2021 ahead of their debut album Days of the Lost, released on 12 August 2022.^{[6] [7]} To support the album, the band toured Europe and the UK with Amon Amarth and Machine Head in September and October.^{[8] [9]}

Their second studio album was recorded in 2024 with a tentative release date of early 2025.^{[10] [11]} Its first single "Detonate" was released on 25 September 2024.^[12]

Members

Current members

• Niclas Engelin – guitars
• Peter Iwers – bass
• Mikael Stanne – lead vocals
• Jesper Strömblad – guitars
• Daniel Svensson – drums

Live members

• Patrik Jensen – guitars
• Anton Roos – drums ^[13]

Discography

Studio albums

• Days of the Lost (2022)
• March of the Unheard (2025)

Singles

• "Shadowminds" (2021)
• "Feel What I Believe" (2022)
• "Days of the Lost" (2022)
• "The Needless End" (2022)
• "Path of Fierce Resistance" (2023)
• "The Defiant One" (2023)
• "Become Surrender" (2024)
• "Detonate" (2024)
• "March of the Unheard" (2024)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kennelty. Greg. 30 October 2021. Five '90s IN FLAMES Members Launch New Band THE HALO EFFECT. 9 November 2021. Metal Injection. en-US.
2. Web site: 2 November 2021. THE HALO EFFECT Sign To Nuclear Blast HEAVY Magazine. 9 November 2021.
3. Web site: Tilkin . Laureline . 2022-08-04 . Interview with The Halo Effect — "We could have started this band in '92." . 2024-09-19 . Tuonela Magazine . en-US.
4. Web site: The Halo Effect . 18 Sep 2024 . Nuclear Blast . "The thought behind The Halo Effect is to go back to the roots [of the] Gothenburg Sound.".
5. Web site: MIKAEL & PETER (THE HALO EFFECT) NFR #110. Robb Flynn (No F'n Regrets podcast). YouTube. 10 December 2021.
6. Web site: 9 November 2021. THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: Debut Single 'Shadowminds' Now Available. 9 November 2021. Blabbermouth.net.
7. Web site: 9 November 2021. Former in Flames Members' The Halo Effect Release Debut Single 'Shadowminds'. 9 November 2021. MetalSucks.
8. Web site: THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: 'Days Of The Lost' Single Available, Debut Album Announced . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . 13 April 2022 . 13 April 2022.
9. Web site: THE HALO EFFECT - announce album release for debut "Days Of The Lost"! . Nuclear Blast . 20 April 2022.
10. Web site: Barrios . Joel . 7 August 2023 . MIKAEL STANNE Explains Why THE HALO EFFECT Isn't Doing A New EP, New Album In 2024 Instead . 22 November 2023 . Metal Injection . en.
11. Web site: Blabbermouth . 2024-07-30 . THE HALO EFFECT's Second Album To Arrive In Early 2025 . 2024-07-31 . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . en.
12. The Halo Effect - Detonate - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO . 2024-09-25 . Nuclear Blast Records . 2024-09-25 . YouTube.
13. Web site: Drummer DANIEL SVENSSON To Sit Out THE HALO EFFECT's Tour Of Australia And New Zealand . BLABBERMOUTH.NET . 12 November 2023 . en . 11 November 2023.