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{{otheruses|Morgan le Fay (disambiguation)}}
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{{primarysources|date=January 2008}}
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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
| Name = Morgana Lefay
| Name = Morgana Lefay
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| Origin = [[Sweden]]
| Origin = [[Sweden]]
| Genre = [[Progressive metal]]<br>[[heavy metal music|Heavy metal]] <br/> [[Thrash metal]] <br/>[[Power metal]]
| Genre = [[Progressive metal]]<br>[[heavy metal music|Heavy metal]] <br/> [[Thrash metal]] <br/>[[Power metal]]
| Years_active = 1989-1997, 1999-2001, 2004-2007
| Years_active = 1989-1997, 1999-2001, 2004-
| Label = [[Black Mark Records]] <br /> [[Noise Records]]
| Label = [[Black Mark Records]] <br /> [[Noise Records]]
| Associated_acts =
| Associated_acts =
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| Notable_instruments =
| Notable_instruments =
}}
}}
'''Morgana Lefay''' (known as "Damage" from 1986 until 1989) is a [[power metal|power]]/[[thrash metal]] band from the town [[Bollnäs]] in [[Sweden]]. It is named after [[Morgan Le Fay]] of the [[Arthurian cycle]].
'''Morgana Lefay''' (known as "Damage" from 1986 until 1989) is a [[power metal|power]]/[[thrash metal]] band from the town [[Bollnäs]] in [[Sweden]]. It is named after [[Morgan Le Fay]] of the [[Arthurian cycle]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}}


In 1997, Morgana Lefay split up. Persson, Heder and Söderlind kept the name, but changed style completely.
In 1997, Morgana Lefay split up. Persson, Heder and Söderlind kept the name.
In 1999, a self-titled album was made with Thomas Persson on guitar, featuring traditional hard rock sound. This album is not recognized as a "real" Morgana Lefay album by the present incarnation of band.
In 1999, a self-titled album was made with Thomas Persson on guitar.


Meantime, Rytkönen and Eriksson were joined by members from Fantasmagoria, and continued under the name '''Lefay''',
Meantime, Rytkönen and Eriksson were joined by members from Fantasmagoria, and continued under the name '''Lefay''', changing record label to [[Noise Records]]. After releasing three albums, they got back the name Morgana Lefay when they returned to [[Black Mark Records]]. The albums ''"The Seventh Seal", "Symphony Of The Damned, re-symphonised" and "S.O.S"'' was made when the band was called '''Lefay'''.
changing record label to [[Noise Records]]. After releasing three albums, they got back the name Morgana Lefay when they returned to [[Black Mark Records]]. The albums ''"The Seventh Seal", "Symphony Of The Damned, re-symphonised" and "S.O.S"'' was made when the band was called '''Lefay'''.


In beginning of May, 2006 drummer Robin Engström surprisingly quit the band because of "personal differences." Later that month, a Pelle Åkerlind became the new permanent drummer.
In beginning of May, 2006 drummer Robin Engström left the band. Later that month, a Pelle Åkerlind became the new permanent drummer.


In late August 2006 the band went into '''Studio Soundcreation''' to record a new album (titled "'''Aberrations Of The Mind'''"), it was released on March 19th, 2007. It was the first album with Åkerlind on drums.
In late August 2006 the band went into '''Studio Soundcreation''' to record a new album (titled "Aberrations Of The Mind"), it was released on March 19, 2007. It was the first album with Åkerlind on drums.

Since autumn 2007 it has been complete silence from the band, not because of any split-up or that the band is "dead" as some has claimed. The band is "on hold", they're taking a break for the moment and there's no direct plans for any activity.


== Current line-up ==
== Current line-up ==
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!'''Label'''
!'''Label'''
|-
|-
|'''[[Symphony of the Damned]]'''
|'''Symphony of the Damned'''
|1990
|1990
|Self Released
|Self Released
|-
|-
|'''[[Knowing Just as I]]'''
|'''Knowing Just as I'''
|1993
|1993
|[[Black Mark Records]]
|[[Black Mark Records]]
|-
|-
|'''[[The Secret Doctrine (album)|The Secret Doctrine]]'''
|'''The Secret Doctrine'''
|1993
|1993
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
|-
|-
|'''[[Sanctified (album)|Sanctified]]'''
|'''Sanctified'''
|1995
|1995
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
|-
|-
|'''[[Maleficium (album)|Maleficium]]'''
|'''Maleficium'''
|1996
|1996
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
|-
|-
|'''[[The Seventh Seal (album)|The Seventh Seal]]'''
|'''The Seventh Seal'''
|1999
|1999
|[[Noise Records]]
|[[Noise Records]]
|-
|-
|'''[[Symphony of the Damned, re-symphonised]]'''
|'''Symphony of the Damned, re-symphonised'''
|1999
|1999
|Noise Records
|Noise Records
|-
|-
|'''[[...---... (S.O.S)]]'''
|'''...---... (S.O.S)'''
|2000
|2000
|Noise Records
|Noise Records
|-
|-
|'''[[Grand Materia]]'''
|'''Grand Materia'''
|2005
|2005
|[[Black Mark Records]]
|[[Black Mark Records]]
|-
|-
|'''[[Aberrations Of The Mind]]'''
|'''Aberrations Of The Mind'''
|2007
|2007
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
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!'''Label'''
!'''Label'''
|-
|-
|'''[[Over And Over Again]]'''
|'''Over And Over Again'''
|2007
|2007
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
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!'''Label'''
!'''Label'''
|-
|-
|'''[[Past, Present, Future (Morgana Lefay album)|Past, Present, Future]]'''
|'''Past, Present, Future'''
|1995
|1995
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
|-
|-
|'''[[Fata Morgana (album)|Fata Morgana]]'''
|'''Fata Morgana'''
|1998
|1998
|Black Mark Records
|Black Mark Records
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.morganalefay.se Official homepage]
*[http://www.morganalefay.se Official homepage]
*[http://www.lefay.net Fan-site]
*[http://www.blackmark.net/ Black Mark Records]


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Morgana Lefay}}

Revision as of 00:13, 17 December 2009

For other uses, see Morgan le Fay (disambiguation).
Morgana Lefay

Morgana Lefay (known as "Damage" from 1986 until 1989) is a power/thrash metal band from the town Bollnäs in Sweden. It is named after Morgan Le Fay of the Arthurian cycle.[citation needed]

In 1997, Morgana Lefay split up. Persson, Heder and Söderlind kept the name. In 1999, a self-titled album was made with Thomas Persson on guitar.

Meantime, Rytkönen and Eriksson were joined by members from Fantasmagoria, and continued under the name Lefay, changing record label to Noise Records. After releasing three albums, they got back the name Morgana Lefay when they returned to Black Mark Records. The albums "The Seventh Seal", "Symphony Of The Damned, re-symphonised" and "S.O.S" was made when the band was called Lefay.

In beginning of May, 2006 drummer Robin Engström left the band. Later that month, a Pelle Åkerlind became the new permanent drummer.

In late August 2006 the band went into Studio Soundcreation to record a new album (titled "Aberrations Of The Mind"), it was released on March 19, 2007. It was the first album with Åkerlind on drums.

Current line-up

  • Charles Rytkönen - Vocals (1989 -)
  • Tony Eriksson - Guitars (1989 -)
  • Peter Grehn - Guitars & Backing vocals (1998 -)
  • Fredrik Lundberg - Bass & Backing vocals (2003 -)
  • Pelle Åkerlind - Drums (2006 -)

Former members

  • Stefan Jonsson - Guitars (1986-1989)
  • Tommi Karppanen - Guitars (1989-1994)
  • Daniel Persson - Guitars (1994-1997)
  • Joakim Lundberg - Bass (1986-1991)
  • Joakim Heder - Bass (1991-1997)
  • Micke Åsentorp - Bass [The Lefay-years] (1997-2003)
  • Jonas Söderlind - Drums (1986-1997)
  • Robin Engström - Drums (1998-2006)

Discography

Studio Albums

Title Released Label
Symphony of the Damned 1990 Self Released
Knowing Just as I 1993 Black Mark Records
The Secret Doctrine 1993 Black Mark Records
Sanctified 1995 Black Mark Records
Maleficium 1996 Black Mark Records
The Seventh Seal 1999 Noise Records
Symphony of the Damned, re-symphonised 1999 Noise Records
...---... (S.O.S) 2000 Noise Records
Grand Materia 2005 Black Mark Records
Aberrations Of The Mind 2007 Black Mark Records

Singles

Title Released Label
Over And Over Again 2007 Black Mark Records

Compilations

Title Released Label
Past, Present, Future 1995 Black Mark Records
Fata Morgana 1998 Black Mark Records
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