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| Years_active = 2004 – Present |
| Years_active = 2004 – Present |
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| Label = [[Season of Mist]] |
| Label = [[Season of Mist]] |
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| Associated_acts = [[Gardenian]], [[Headplate]], [[The Crown (band)|The Crown]], [[Evergrey]], [[In Flames]], [[Passenger (Swedish band)|Passenger]], [[ |
| Associated_acts = [[Gardenian]], [[Headplate]], [[The Crown (band)|The Crown]], [[Evergrey]], [[In Flames]], [[Passenger (Swedish band)|Passenger]], [[Marionette (band)|Marionette]] |
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| URL = [http://www.engelpropaganda.com/ Official site] |
| URL = [http://www.engelpropaganda.com/ Official site] |
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| Current_members = Magnus "Mangan" Klavborn<br>[[Niclas Engelin]]<br>Marcus Sunesson<br> |
| Current_members = Magnus "Mangan" Klavborn<br>[[Niclas Engelin]]<br>Marcus Sunesson<br>Steve Drennan<br>Jimmy Olausson |
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| Past_members = Robert Hakemo<br>Johan Andreassen<br>Mikael Håkansson |
| Past_members = Robert Hakemo<br>Johan Andreassen<br>Mikael Håkansson<br>Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen |
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'''Engel''' is a [[melodic death metal]] band with [[alternative metal|alternative]] influences from [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]]. They are currently signed to French label [[Season of Mist]], but have released their debut album [[Absolute Design]] via [[SPV]]/Steamhammer on October 31st, 2007. The album |
'''Engel''' is a [[melodic death metal]] band with [[alternative metal|alternative]] influences from [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]]. They are currently signed to French label [[Season of Mist]], but have released their debut album [[Absolute Design]] via [[SPV]]/Steamhammer on October 31st, 2007. The album was released in [[North America]] on May 20th, 2008<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=92307 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - ENGEL: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. |
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The band is most notable for having several members from other successful Swedish acts, such as [[In Flames]], [[The Crown (band)|The Crown]], [[Evergrey]], [[Lord Belial]] and [[Gardenian]]. They have finished their second album and currently Niclas Engelin is on tour with [[In Flames]] substituting for Jesper. |
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Their second album, [[Threnody (Engel album)|Threnody]], was finished by closing of 2008, but due issues with their former label, SPV, Threnody was delayed. On April 7th, 2010, Threnody saw light of day in Japan through [[Avex]]. [[European]] release is yet to be unannounced. Release in North America will happen during January of 2011. It will be released by Season of Mist both in Europe and North America. |
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The band have shared the stage with such acts as [[Still Remains]]<ref>[http://www.engelpropaganda.com/index2.htm ENGEL - Absolute Design<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and toured [[Europe]] with [[Amon Amarth]] and [[Dimmu Borgir]]<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81037 Blabbermouth.Net - Engel Added To Dimmu Borgir, Atreyu European Tours<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. They also were part of [[Paradise Lost (band)|Paradise Lost's]] "Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us" -tour, alongside with such names as [[Katatonia]]<ref>http://www.wolvescivic.co.uk/index.asp?loc=whatsonshow&woid=14071</ref> and [[Samael (band)|Samael]]. |
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Former bassplayer Michael Håkansson left the band on 14th of August 2008 to reach his other dreams in life. His duty as bassplayer was taken over during November 2008 by Steve Drennan, who has played as a tour-bassist for Amon Amarth. |
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During 2010, band replaced their drummer, Daniel “Mojjo” Moilanen - Drums with Jimmy Olausson, who also plays drums for Marionette. |
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The members of the band are also known from their other bands in past, such as [[In Flames]], [[The Crown (band)|The Crown]], [[The Haunted]] and [[Gardenian]]. Niclas Engelin has worked with In Flames during later days as well as a tour guitarist. |
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== Members == |
== Members == |
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* Niclas Engelin - [[Electric guitar|Guitar]] |
* Niclas Engelin - [[Electric guitar|Guitar]] |
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* Marcus Sunesson - [[Electric guitar|Guitar]] |
* Marcus Sunesson - [[Electric guitar|Guitar]] |
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* Steve Drennan - [[Bass guitar]] |
* Steve Drennan - [[Bass guitar]] |
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* Jimmy Olausson - [[Drum kit|Drums]] |
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=== Former members === |
=== Former members === |
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* Robert Hakemo - [[Bass guitar]] |
* Robert Hakemo - [[Bass guitar]] |
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* Johan Andreassen - [[Bass guitar]] |
* Johan Andreassen - [[Bass guitar]] |
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* Michael Håkansson - [[Bass guitar]] |
* Michael Håkansson - [[Bass guitar]] |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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| ''[[Threnody (Engel album)|Threnody]]'' |
| ''[[Threnody (Engel album)|Threnody]]'' |
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| [[2010]] |
| [[2010]] |
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| Trooper Entertainment |
| Trooper Entertainment (Japan) |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*{{Official|http://www.engelpropaganda.com}} |
*{{Official|http://www.engelpropaganda.com}} |
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*[http://www.facebook.com/Engel.Propaganda Facebook] |
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*[http://twitter.com/engelpropaganda Twitter] |
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[[Category:Swedish melodic death metal musical groups]] |
[[Category:Swedish melodic death metal musical groups]] |
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Engel is a melodic death metal band with alternative influences from Gothenburg, Sweden. They are currently signed to French label Season of Mist, but have released their debut album Absolute Design via SPV/Steamhammer on October 31st, 2007. The album was released in North America on May 20th, 2008[1].
Their second album, Threnody, was finished by closing of 2008, but due issues with their former label, SPV, Threnody was delayed. On April 7th, 2010, Threnody saw light of day in Japan through Avex. European release is yet to be unannounced. Release in North America will happen during January of 2011. It will be released by Season of Mist both in Europe and North America.
The band have shared the stage with such acts as Still Remains[2] and toured Europe with Amon Amarth and Dimmu Borgir[3]. They also were part of Paradise Lost's "Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us" -tour, alongside with such names as Katatonia[4] and Samael.
Former bassplayer Michael Håkansson left the band on 14th of August 2008 to reach his other dreams in life. His duty as bassplayer was taken over during November 2008 by Steve Drennan, who has played as a tour-bassist for Amon Amarth.
During 2010, band replaced their drummer, Daniel “Mojjo” Moilanen - Drums with Jimmy Olausson, who also plays drums for Marionette.
The members of the band are also known from their other bands in past, such as In Flames, The Crown, The Haunted and Gardenian. Niclas Engelin has worked with In Flames during later days as well as a tour guitarist.
Members
- Magnus "Mangan" Klavborn - Vocals
- Niclas Engelin - Guitar
- Marcus Sunesson - Guitar
- Steve Drennan - Bass guitar
- Jimmy Olausson - Drums
Former members
- Robert Hakemo - Bass guitar
- Johan Andreassen - Bass guitar
- Michael Håkansson - Bass guitar
- Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen - Drums
Discography
| Title | Release date | Label |
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| Demo 2005 | 2005 | Independent |
| Engel | 2005 | Independent |
| Demo 2006 | 2006 | Independent |
| Absolute Design | 2007 | SPV/Steamhammer Records |
| Threnody | 2010 | Trooper Entertainment (Japan) |
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