Engel (band) explained

Engel
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Origin:Gothenburg, Sweden
Genre:Melodic death metal, industrial metal, alternative metal
Years Active:2005[1] –present
Label:Gain/Sony, Season of Mist, Trooper/Avex, Frostbyte
Associated Acts:Gardenian, Headplate, The Crown, Evergrey, In Flames, Passenger, Marionette, Degradead
Current Members:Niclas Engelin
Marcus Sunesson
Steve Drennan
Oscar Nilsson
Mikael Sehlin

Engel is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. They are currently signed to Gain Records/Sony.

History

Engel released their debut album Absolute Design through SPV/Steamhammer on 31 October 2007. The album was released in North America on 20 May 2008.[2]

Their second album, Threnody, was finished by the end of 2008, but due to issues with their former label, SPV, the release was delayed. On 7 April 2010, Threnody was released in Japan through Trooper Entertainment. The album was released on the music streaming service Spotify on 8 November 2010 and in Europe on the same date through Season of Mist. Threnody was released in North America on 11 January 2011, also through Season of Mist.

The band's third album, Blood of Saints, was released in Japan on 15 April 2012 through Trooper Entertainment. It was later released in Europe on 18 May 2012 and in the United States through Frostbyte on 25 September 2012.[3]

On 18 April 2006, Robert Hakemo was replaced by Johan Andreassen.[4] On 5 August 2006, Michael Håkansson became the new bass player.[5] On 14 August 2008, Håkansson left the band to pursue other opportunities. Steve Drennan (Amon Amarth) took over playing bass during November 2008. During 2010, the band replaced their drummer Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen with Jimmy Olausson, who also plays drums for Marionette. In June 2014, Olausson quit the band and was replaced with Oscar Nilsson.[6]

In mid-2012, Engel performed at several festivals in Europe and led their first headlining tour, also in Europe. In late 2012, Engel toured Sweden and Finland.

Engel recorded its fourth album in Creahate Studios in mid-2014,[7] which was released on 26 November 2014[8] through Gain Music/Sony in Europe and on 27 January 2015 in the US and Canada. A video for the opening track "Salvation" was also released at the same time.[9]

The band has shared the stage with Still Remains[10] and toured Europe with Amon Amarth and Dimmu Borgir.[11] They were also part of Paradise Lost's "Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us" tour along with Katatonia[12] and Samael.

Band members

Current

Former

Vocalist
Drummers
Bassists

Timeline

Discography

TitleRelease dateLabel
Engel2005Independent
Absolute Design2007SPV/Steamhammer
Threnody2010Trooper Entertainment (Japan)
Blood of Saints2012Seasons of Mist
Raven Kings2014Gain/Sony
Abandon All Hope2018Gain/Sony

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former THE CROWN, GARDENIAN Members Join Forces In ENGEL: Audio Available - Mar. 29, 2005. https://archive.today/20120713134627/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=34790. dead. Blabbermouth.net. 13 July 2012.
  2. Web site: Engel: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release – Blabbermouth.net . Roadrunnerrecords.com . 5 March 2008 . 25 September 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607015440/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=92307 . 7 June 2011 .
  3. Web site: Engel to Release 3rd North American Album Blood Of Saints out Sept 25th — FrostByte Media Inc . Frostbytemedia.net . 4 July 2012 . 25 September 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150926014326/http://www.frostbytemedia.net/engel-to-release-third-north-american-album-blood-of-saints-due-out-september-26th/ . 26 September 2015 .
  4. Web site: Blabbermouth.net. https://archive.today/20120716010602/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=51134. dead. Blabbermouth.net. 16 July 2012. 11 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Blabbermouth.net. https://archive.today/20120711204834/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=56080. dead. Blabbermouth.net. 11 July 2012. 11 October 2020.
  6. Web site: ENGEL: Announce New Drummer And Start Recording New Album | Metal Shock Finland (World Assault) . Metal Shock Finland . 13 June 2014 . 25 September 2015.
  7. Web site: ENGEL: Recording New Album, First Studio Updates Posted | Metal Shock Finland (World Assault) . Metal Shock Finland . 22 July 2014 . 25 September 2015.
  8. Web site: ENGEL: 'Raven Kings' Out Now, First Video 'Salvation' Released | Metal Shock Finland (World Assault) . Metal Shock Finland . 26 November 2014 . 25 September 2015.
  9. Web site: Engel – 'Salvation' . YouTube . 25 November 2014 . 25 September 2015.
  10. Web site: Parkerad hos Loopia . Engelpropaganda.com . 25 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924000740/http://www.engelpropaganda.com/index2.htm . 24 September 2015 . dead .
  11. Web site: Engel Added To Dimmu Borgir, Atreyu European Tours – Blabbermouth.net . Roadrunnerrecords.com . 18 September 2007 . 25 September 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110607015444/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81037 . 7 June 2011 .
  12. Web site: Wolverhampton Civic Hall – Music – Comedy – Events – Club Nights . Wolvescivic.co.uk . 25 September 2015 . 14 January 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100114180502/http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=whatsonshow&woid=14071 . dead .

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