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| genre = [[Power metal]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
| years_active = 1997–present
| years_active = 1997–present
| label = Dockyard 1, Inner Wound Recordings
| label = Dockyard 1, Inner Wound Recordings, Loud 'n’ Proud, [[Noise Records]]
| associated_acts = [[Dark Empire (band)|Dark Empire]], [[Savage Circus]]
| associated_acts = [[Dark Empire (band)|Dark Empire]], [[Savage Circus]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.persuader.nu/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.persuader.nu/}}
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'''Persuader''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[power metal]] band from the city [[Umeå]] in the Swedish province of Västerbotten [[Norrland]]. The band was formed in 1997, and they have since released three full length albums: ''The Hunter'', ''Evolution Purgatory'', and ''When Eden Burns''. They have a sound similar to bands including early [[Blind Guardian]], [[Iron Savior]], and [[Nocturnal Rites]], although Persuader includes influences of [[thrash metal]] also.
'''Persuader''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[power metal]] band from the city [[Umeå]] in the Swedish province of Västerbotten [[Norrland]]. The band was formed in 1997, and they have since released three full length albums. They have a sound similar to bands including early [[Blind Guardian]], [[Iron Savior]], and [[Nocturnal Rites]], although Persuader includes influences of [[thrash metal]] also. Members Jens and Emil joined the band [[Savage Circus]] in 2005, started by [[Thomas "Thomen" Stauch|Thomen Stauch]] after he left [[Blind Guardian]].


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The bands fourth studio album, ''[[The Fiction Maze]]'', is set to be released January 2014 in the US.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/persuader-to-release-the-fiction-maze-in-january/ "Persuader To Release 'The Fiction Maze' In January"]. [[Blabbermouth.net]]. 11-20-2013. Retrieved 11-23-2013.</ref>
Members Jens and Emil joined the band [[Savage Circus]] in 2005, started by [[Thomas "Thomen" Stauch|Thomen Stauch]] after he left [[Blind Guardian]].


==History==
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A follow-up to the 2006 album ''When Eden Burns'' is set to be released in 2014.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/persuader-to-release-the-fiction-maze-in-january/ "Persuader To Release 'The Fiction Maze' In January"]. [[Blabbermouth.net]]. Retrieved on 11-22-2013.</ref>


===Formation and ''The Hunter'' (1997–2000)===
== Current line-up ==
Persuader was formed in August 1997 by friends Pekka Kiviaho and David (full name unknown).<ref name="bio">[http://www.metal-rules.com/VOLI/Persuader-interview.htm "Persuader - Biography"]. Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved 11-23-2013.</ref> Jens Carlsson and Efraim Juntunen joined shortly thereafter. Fredrik Hedström was eventually recruited on bass, who had played with Pekka in a band named Shallow. In January 1998, David left the band due to musical differences. In November 1998, the band released a demo titled ''Visions and Dreams'', which was recorded at Garageland Studios. The band was signed to Loud 'n' Proud (LNP) records, a [[Sweden|Swedish]] metal label.
* [[Jens Carlsson]], vocals and guitar, bass and drums (also rhythm guitar until 2006)
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* [[Emil Norberg]], lead guitar
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* [[Daniel Sundbom]], rhythm guitar
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* [[Fredrik Hedström]], bass
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* [[Efraim Juntunen]], drums


The band's debut studio album, ''[[The Hunter (Persuader album)|The Hunter]]'', was released on July 16, 2000.
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===Former members===

* [[Pekka Kiviaho]], guitars
===''Evolution Purgatory'' and ''When Eden Burns'' (2001–2006)===
The band's label, Loud 'n' Proud, went out of business leaving them without proper label support.<ref name="bio" /> In early 2001, guitarist Pekka Kiviaho left the band and they broke up for brief period of time. According to Jens, the band "needed a pause to find a new guitarist and a new label." and "would never cancel Persuader."<ref>[http://www.metalreviews.com/interviews/interviews.php?id=83 "Persuader Jens Carlsson Interview"]. MetalReviews. 11-1-2005. Retrieved 11-24-2013.</ref> The band reformed in the spring/summer of 2001 with the addition of new guitarist Emil Norberg, who attended the same school as Jens.<ref name="bio" />

The band started working on their next studio album, and submitted a demo of their unsigned music to [[Noise Records|Noise Record's]] Young Metal Gods contest.<ref>[http://www.metalasylum.net/reviews/2004/mr0427.php "Young Metal Gods Winners"]. MetalAsylum.net. Retrieved 11-23-2013.</ref> They won, and released ''[[Evolution Purgatory]]'' through Noise Records on February 2, 2004. After the release of the album, Jens and Emil became involved with [[Savage Circus]], releasing their debut album ''[[Dreamland Manor]]'' in 2005. Jens also became involved with [[New Jersey]] based [[Dark Empire (band)|Dark Empire]], after being asked by Matt Moliti to contribute vocals to their 2006 debut ''[[Distant Tides]]''.<ref>[http://www.metal-rules.com/metalnews/2006/04/25/dark-empire-guitarist-matt-moliti/ "Dark Empire – Guitarist Matt Moliti"]. Metal-Rules.com. 4-25-2006. Retrieved 11-24-2013.</ref>

The band released their third studio album, ''[[When Eden Burns]]'', on May 15, 2006.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/persuader-when-eden-burns-e-player-available/ "Persauder: 'When Eden Burns' E-Player Available"]. [[Blabbermouth.net]]. 5-12-2006. Retrieved 11-24-2013.</ref>

===''The Fiction Maze'' (2007–present)===
Persuader has been at work on their next studio album for several years since the release of ''[[When Eden Burns]]''. The album has experienced multiple delays due to various reasons. In addition, band members have contributed to their side projects during this time including, in 2008, [[Dark Empire|Dark Empire's]] ''[[Humanity Dethroned]]'' and, in 2009, [[Savage Circus|Savage Circus's]] ''[[Of Doom and Death]]''.

In updates, the band humorously refers to their recording location as Studio Värdelös.<ref>[http://persuaderstudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/ok-so-story-begins.html "Ok, so the story begins..."]. Persuader Studio Diary, [[Blogger (service)|Blogspot]]. 9-18-2009. Retrieved 11-23-2013.</ref> The Swedish word värdelös translates to "useless" in English.<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/v%C3%A4rdel%C3%B6s "värdelös"]. [[Wiktionary]]. Retrieved 11-24-2013.</ref> On December 12, 2010, the band revealed the tentative title of the album as ''[[The Fiction Maze]]''.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=170347789672430&id=50270729045 "Persuader Reveals Tentative New Album Title"]. [[Facebook]]. 12-12-2010. Retrieved 11-23-2013.</ref> Throughout 2011–2013, the band issued intermittent updates on the progress of the album. On September 11, 2013, the band announced they had signed with Inner Wound Recordings.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/persuader-signs-with-inner-wound-recordings/ "Persuader Signs With Inner Wound Recordings"]. [[Blabbermouth.net]]. 9-11-2013. Retrieved 11-23-2013.</ref>

''[[The Fiction Maze]]'' will be released late December in Japan and early January in North America and Europe.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/persuader-to-release-the-fiction-maze-in-january/ "Persuader To Release 'The Fiction Maze' In January"]. [[Blabbermouth.net]]. 11-20-2013. Retrieved 11-22-2013.</ref>

==Band Members==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
;Current members
* [[Jens Carlsson]] – vocals <small>(1997–present)</small>, rhythm guitar <small>(1997–2006)</small>
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* [[Emil Norberg]] – lead guitar <small>(2001–present)</small>
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* [[Daniel Sundbom]] – rhythm guitar <small>(2006–present)</small>
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* [[Fredrik Hedström]] – bass <small>(1997–present)</small>
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* [[Efraim Juntunen]] – drums <small>(1997–present)</small>

{{col-2}}
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;Former members
* [[Pekka Kiviaho]] – lead guitar <small>(1997–2001)</small>
{{col-end}}

===Timeline===
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</timeline>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}


<references />


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 17:12, 24 November 2013

For other uses, see Persuader (band) (disambiguation).
Persuader
OriginUmeå, Sweden
GenresPower metal, heavy metal
Years active1997–present
LabelsDockyard 1, Inner Wound Recordings, Loud 'n’ Proud, Noise Records
MembersJens Carlsson
Fredrik Hedström
Emil Norberg
Efraim Juntunen
Daniel Sundbom
Past membersPekka Kiviaho
Websitewww.persuader.nu

Persuader is a Swedish power metal band from the city Umeå in the Swedish province of Västerbotten Norrland. The band was formed in 1997, and they have since released three full length albums. They have a sound similar to bands including early Blind Guardian, Iron Savior, and Nocturnal Rites, although Persuader includes influences of thrash metal also. Members Jens and Emil joined the band Savage Circus in 2005, started by Thomen Stauch after he left Blind Guardian.

The bands fourth studio album, The Fiction Maze, is set to be released January 2014 in the US.[1]

History

Formation and The Hunter (1997–2000)

Persuader was formed in August 1997 by friends Pekka Kiviaho and David (full name unknown).[2] Jens Carlsson and Efraim Juntunen joined shortly thereafter. Fredrik Hedström was eventually recruited on bass, who had played with Pekka in a band named Shallow. In January 1998, David left the band due to musical differences. In November 1998, the band released a demo titled Visions and Dreams, which was recorded at Garageland Studios. The band was signed to Loud 'n' Proud (LNP) records, a Swedish metal label.

The band's debut studio album, The Hunter, was released on July 16, 2000.

Evolution Purgatory and When Eden Burns (2001–2006)

The band's label, Loud 'n' Proud, went out of business leaving them without proper label support.[2] In early 2001, guitarist Pekka Kiviaho left the band and they broke up for brief period of time. According to Jens, the band "needed a pause to find a new guitarist and a new label." and "would never cancel Persuader."[3] The band reformed in the spring/summer of 2001 with the addition of new guitarist Emil Norberg, who attended the same school as Jens.[2]

The band started working on their next studio album, and submitted a demo of their unsigned music to Noise Record's Young Metal Gods contest.[4] They won, and released Evolution Purgatory through Noise Records on February 2, 2004. After the release of the album, Jens and Emil became involved with Savage Circus, releasing their debut album Dreamland Manor in 2005. Jens also became involved with New Jersey based Dark Empire, after being asked by Matt Moliti to contribute vocals to their 2006 debut Distant Tides.[5]

The band released their third studio album, When Eden Burns, on May 15, 2006.[6]

The Fiction Maze (2007–present)

Persuader has been at work on their next studio album for several years since the release of When Eden Burns. The album has experienced multiple delays due to various reasons. In addition, band members have contributed to their side projects during this time including, in 2008, Dark Empire's Humanity Dethroned and, in 2009, Savage Circus's Of Doom and Death.

In updates, the band humorously refers to their recording location as Studio Värdelös.[7] The Swedish word värdelös translates to "useless" in English.[8] On December 12, 2010, the band revealed the tentative title of the album as The Fiction Maze.[9] Throughout 2011–2013, the band issued intermittent updates on the progress of the album. On September 11, 2013, the band announced they had signed with Inner Wound Recordings.[10]

The Fiction Maze will be released late December in Japan and early January in North America and Europe.[11]

Band Members

Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Persuader To Release 'The Fiction Maze' In January". Blabbermouth.net. 11-20-2013. Retrieved 11-23-2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Persuader - Biography". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved 11-23-2013.
  3. ^ "Persuader Jens Carlsson Interview". MetalReviews. 11-1-2005. Retrieved 11-24-2013.
  4. ^ "Young Metal Gods Winners". MetalAsylum.net. Retrieved 11-23-2013.
  5. ^ "Dark Empire – Guitarist Matt Moliti". Metal-Rules.com. 4-25-2006. Retrieved 11-24-2013.
  6. ^ "Persauder: 'When Eden Burns' E-Player Available". Blabbermouth.net. 5-12-2006. Retrieved 11-24-2013.
  7. ^ "Ok, so the story begins...". Persuader Studio Diary, Blogspot. 9-18-2009. Retrieved 11-23-2013.
  8. ^ "värdelös". Wiktionary. Retrieved 11-24-2013.
  9. ^ "Persuader Reveals Tentative New Album Title". Facebook. 12-12-2010. Retrieved 11-23-2013.
  10. ^ "Persuader Signs With Inner Wound Recordings". Blabbermouth.net. 9-11-2013. Retrieved 11-23-2013.
  11. ^ "Persuader To Release 'The Fiction Maze' In January". Blabbermouth.net. 11-20-2013. Retrieved 11-22-2013.

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