Scar Symmetry
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| Scar Symmetry | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Avesta, Sweden |
| Genre(s) | Melodic death metal[1] Progressive metal[2] Power metal[3] |
| Years active | 2004−present |
| Label(s) | Nuclear Blast Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Carnal Forge Centinex Kaipa Theory in Practice Solution .45 Altered Aeon |
| Website | www.scarsymmetry.com |
| Members | |
| Roberth Karlsson Lars Palmqvist Jonas Kjellgren Per Nilsson Kenneth Seil Henrik Ohlsson |
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| Former members | |
| Christian Älvestam | |
Scar Symmetry is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Avesta. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast records.
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[edit] History
[edit] Formation and Symmetric in Design
Formed in April 2004, Scar Symmetry came together during the band Altered Aeon's recording session at Jonas Kjellgren's Black Lounge Studios by guitarists Jonas Kjellgren, Per Nilsson and drummer Henrik Ohlsson. It wasn't long until vocalist Christian Älvestam and bassist Kenneth Seil came into the picture[4] That same month, the band recorded a demo for the song "Seeds of Rebellion" which helped the band get a recording contract with Cold Records (a subsidiary of Metal Blade Records).[5][6]
In July 2005, the band entered Black Lounge Studios to begin recording their debut album, Symmetric in Design. They followed it up by playing festivals in Europe,[7] as well as touring with Soilwork, Hypocrisy, and One Man Army.[8]
[edit] Pitch Black Progress
In June 2006, the band signed a new record deal with Nuclear Blast records.[9] Eight months after the release of Symmetric In Design the band started recording their follow-up, Pitch Black Progress.[10] The band again followed up their recording by touring, this time with Communic for the Waves of Pitch Black Decay Tour 2006 throughout Europe, and they toured North America with melodic death metal pioneers Dark Tranquillity and The Haunted[11][12]. The song "The Illusionist" began receiving air-play on MTV2's Headbangers Ball.[13] In September of 2007, the band embarked on another North American tour with headliners Katatonia, Insomnium, and Swallow the Sun, the "Live Consternation Tour."[14]
[edit] Holographic Universe and New Vocalists
The band's third album, Holographic Universe, was released on June 20, 2008.[15] Following the release, Scar Symmetry did not embark on tours and released a statement 11 September 2008, announcing that they had parted ways with vocalist Christian Älvestam, due to touring conflicts and creative differences.[16] On 6 October, they announced the replacements for Christian Alvestam: they will continue with two singers, Roberth Karlsson (growls) and Lars Palmqvist (clean vocals) [17] and the band finally returned to touring in December (6 months after the album's release)
[edit] Dark Matter Dimensions
The band's fourth album, Dark Matter Dimensions, will be released on October 2, 2009. It will be the first to feature the new vocalists.[18]
[edit] Band members
- Roberth Karlsson – growls (2008–present)
- Lars Palmqvist – clean vocals (2008–present)
- Jonas Kjellgren − lead and rhythm guitars, composer (2004–present)
- Per Nilsson − lead and rhythm guitars, composer (2004–present)
- Kenneth Seil − bass guitar (2004–present)
- Henrik Ohlsson − drums, lyricist (2004–present)
[edit] Former members
- Christian Älvestam − vocals (2004–2008)
[edit] Discography
- Seeds of Rebellion (demo) (2004)
- Symmetric in Design (2005)
- Pitch Black Progress (2006)
- Holographic Universe (2008)
- Dark Matter Dimensions (2009)[citation needed]
[edit] Videography
- "The Illusionist" (2006)
- "The Illusionist (second version)" (2006)
- "Morphogenesis" (2008)
[edit] References
- ^ "Scar Symmetry: New Studio, Tour Footage Posted Online - June 16, 2009". blabbermouth.net. June 16, 2009. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122052. Retrieved on 2009-07-02.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry - Holographic Universe". about.com. July 8, 2008. http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/gr/scarsymmetryhol.htm. Retrieved on 2009-07-05.
- ^ {{cite web|url=http://www.revelationz.net/index.asp?ID=1924
- ^ Patrick Rennick. "Jonas Kjellgren of Scar Symmetry Interview". Metal Review. http://www.metalreview.com/viewinterview.aspx?ID=30103. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry Bio". The Gauntlet. http://www.thegauntlet.com/bio/1160/Scar-Symmetry.html. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry Complete Work on Debut Album". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=29020. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry Confirmed for Progpower UK Festival". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=53142. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Soilwork Frontman Says New Guitarist Hasn't Yet Been Confirmed". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=52115. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry Sign with Nuclear Blast Records". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=38427. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry Bio on Nuclear Blast". Nuclear Blast. http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/bands/scarsymmetry.html. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry to Team Up with Communic for 'Waves Of Pitch Black Decay' European Tour". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54737. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry Guitarist Comments on Maiden Tour of North America". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66911. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry: "The Illusionist" Video to Receive 'Headbanger's Ball' Premiere". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54298. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Katatonia, Scar Symmetry, Insomnium, Swallow the Sun: North American Dates Announced". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73128. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry: New Album Preview". Nuclear Blast Records. http://www.nuclearblast.de/splash/scarsymmetry/index.html. Retrieved on 2008-06-21.
- ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=104530
- ^ "Scar Symmetry - New Vocalists Announced". www.metalstorm.ee. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=7420. Retrieved on 2008-11-06.
- ^ "Scar Symmetry: Dark Matter Dimensions". www.nuclearblast.de. July 14, 2009. http://www.nuclearblast.de/showShopProductDetail.php?artikelnummer=161124&kat=. Retrieved on 2009-07-14.
