In Flames
Biography
After leaving Ceremonial Oath to form In Flames, founding member and guitarist Jesper Strömblad saw this project as a way of expressing his songwriting creativity rather than being stuck in the background. With the added influences of Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath, along with his own touch of aggressive metal that overwhelmed his home country of Sweden, Wrong Again Records took notice and released In Flames' 1993 debut, Lunar Strain. In the tradition of many other Swedish metal acts, In Flames also had a revolving lineup that changed year after year -- not that this was going to stop them from releasing their next album, Subterranean (1994), before signing to Nuclear Blast Records in 1996.
After putting out The Jester Race album later that year, followed by 1997's Whoracle, In Flames' lineup was finally settled with Björn Gelotte (drums), Anders Fridén (vocals), Peter Iwers (bass), and Daniel Svensson (drums) in addition to Strömblad. To celebrate, the band released its sixth album, Colony, in 1999. Clayman followed in the same vein the next year, and the band even managed to keep the same lineup for this release. The live Tokyo Showdown was released to promote their tour in 2001. Reroute to Remain arrived in 2002, followed by Soundtrack to Your Escape in 2004 and Come Clarity in 2006. ~ Mike DaRonco, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
A Sense Of Purpose (Explicit)
2008
Come Clarity
2006
Lunar Strain (re-release)
2005
Soundtrack To Your Escape
2004
Trigger EP
2003
The Jester Race / Black-Ash Inheritance
2002
Reroute To Remain
2002
The Tokyo Showdown
2001
Clayman
2000
Colony
1999
Whoracle (Deluxe Edition)
1997
Subterranean
1994
christian,pa g a n or peruvian dwarf worshippers who gives a s**t just do it well and enertain me.
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Well, I suppose I should plop down my list of good Christian metal bands:
Theocracy Extol Antestor Crimson Moonlight All worth a listen. |
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lol, Kaiton. pretty funny. XD
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Lamb of God is not bible metal at all. They are quite anti-religio u s and they used to be named Burn The Priest after all.
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Idk i havnt listioned to In Flames enough to really give my opinion. I mean look at how many f**kin albums theyve made that just tells u something right there that they are creative enough to do that. And no there is no such thing as a "bible of metal" because like this dude under me said too many people with all differnt opinions would b**ch and arguee about it so therefor its impossible.. .
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sure, why not. the black dahlia murder is pretty bad a** though.
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I don't think that there actually is a bible of metal...I mean, it really comes down to personal preference. Some people think In Flames is the greatest melodeath band, but I personally prefer Mors Principium Est (and is it incorrect that I classify The Black Dahlia Murder as melodeath?). Some people are more in favor of melody over brutality, I'm more in favor of brutality while retaining melody. It depends on what you're into.
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I know I can't say anything about In Flames being the "bible of metal" since I'm not well informed about the genre.
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I heard a couple interviews from Phil Anselmo and man his voice is raspy. I guess that's just one of the consequences of that style.
Anders voice is unique and personally I think it is badass!! Way better then Jamey Josta, but maybe not as good as Randy Blythes. Before anyone else has a chance to state their opinion as fact, this is only my opinion and if you don't agree....... . . . m o r e power to ya. |
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@Fangirl: LOL. Not like, blow little bits of their voicebox out in bloody chunks, but a lot of singers that don't do the technique right do permanent damage to their voices. I guess it's along the lines of what happens when you lose your voice, but more permanent.
@King Aslan: It really depends on what sort of "metal kickass" you're going for...In my case. NO. |
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I guess you're right. lol (kind of gruesome still *shudders*)
anyway, In Flames rocks. |
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Yeah, to be honest, In Flames' vocalist reminds me of At The Gates, and I've never understood why he was so popular, although ATG is pretty dang good.
@Fangirl: As long as those guys are producing the tone in their vocal chords, it tends to sound like they're going to blow their vocal chords out (and in fact, it's not uncommon for that to happen). |
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yeah, Plague. more reasonable than guys that try to hurl their throats out. not mention bands with such vocalists... *coughslipkn o t a n d k i l l s w i t c h e n g a g e c o u g h * . . .
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these guys have a totally unique scream and aren't doing the whole deathcore thing like most bands. in flames was one of the first metalcore bands i ever started listening to and his voice is one of the main reasons, their older stuff is a ton better though.
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@b4innova: Do you know what album it was off of? 'Cause Extol's last album they switched up the whole lineup, and it kinda sucked (vocalist in particular). Try "Reflections of Broken Soul" off of their 'Burial' album (Youtube it). As for rhythm, they got pretty proggy on their last couple of albums, so the rhythm gets a bit complicated. I did get a kick out of your description of it though.
@Fangirl: Yeah, In Flames' vocals aren't bad. They're not the best, but they're pretty reasonable. |
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I'm no pro in this stuff, but for me, this guy's screaming is pretty tolerable. I'm not a fan of music with nothing but screaming vocals, but this is enjoyable for me.
I dunno why, but screamers in bands like Slipknot and KSE sound like they are trying to hurl their throats out... it's pretty nasty. |
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@ unicorn: just flipped it to "extol", and the guy sounds like hes trying to scream and hold in a f*rt at the same time. and there was no rythem at all. sorry bro, foul ball.
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The difference between good and bad screaming in my opinion is range. E.G. Randy Blythe (LOG) or Dez Fafara (Devildriver ) vs. Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed). Not that Jamey can't belt out a good scream, but it's monotone and he never changes it up. Just my opinion.
I have listened to a few more songs from In Flames and the "drowning out" isn't as prevelant in some songs as others, but it is obvious (and frustrating) at times. |
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@b4innova: Nope, don't dig AILD. I've heard a couple of songs off of that one, but the breakdowns and lackluster vocals kind of kill it within the first thirty seconds. I do like screaming, but I don't like poorly done screaming. Give Extol or Limbonic Art a listen if you'd like to know what I deem good screaming.
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UNICORN!? you dont like "as i lay dying"? have you heard "an ocean between us"? thats a great cd. you dont like screaming? these guys are another great live band.
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@Fangirl: When the guy starts screaming like an idiot and there's a massive breakdown about 5 seconds after the song starts, you'll know you've reached As I Lay Dying.
@Belligerent Ranter: Didn't sound drowned out to me... |
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It's probably just me or maybe it's intentional, but it seems like their recording studio does a terrible job. The lead singer has an amazing voice, but it's almost always drowned out. Oh well, that just means I'll have to turn it up louder to hear it, if the neighbors don't like it, they better close their windows!!!
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yeah, and decent doesn't mean above average for me. I don't consider KSE crap, but they are not excellent in my ears. I think I thumbed up only one or two of their songs. there was one I hated because the singing sucked miserably.
I dunno if I got any As I Lay Dying yet... |
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LOL. No big deal. Melodeath is way more similar to metalcore than tech death, or goregrind. KSE did a decent cover of "Holy Diver" with clean vocals, but I don't think he's a very good vocalist of any kind. His screams are as "meh" as his singing. The guitars don't do anything for me. I get a lot more As I Lay Dying than KSE, and I promptly thumb it down, so I never get as far as KSE.
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yeah... I'm not a pro at genres, lol.
I only thumb up KSE because the guitars are decent. the screams are fine, but the singing sucks. |
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That's because In Flames is more of a melodic death metal band than a metalcore band. They focus more on the riffage than the breakdowns. And yes, I'll give you that Fangirl, way more tolerable than KSE. (It doesn't save them from the almighty "thumbs down" button though!)
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but I'm fairly impressed with them still. metalcore is not my favorite genre (I tend to avoid it), but I'm quite happy to hear them. to me, they are way more tolerable than Killswitch Engage.
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@b4innova: Ummm...just because you've been around for a long time doesn't mean you're not fantasticall y average.
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for how long these guys have been around, and how many cds they've put out, ide say there abit better than average, unicorn. you should give credit, where credits due.
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I know. But to be honest, In Flames is probably the most fantasticall y average melodeath group I've ever encountered.
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lol, so like you... thanks, Plague. I'll look 'em up. :)
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I can't say why but I can't stand them. Maybe it's cause I find their songs boring. Not to say they are bad, just not for me. at all.
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So you listen to this?
Why? When y*u can be liste*ing to TR*E Met*l GODSMA*K \/\/|||_|_ 0\/\/ |
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I just got into them.
really badass. I'm impressed. |
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Is this all TGS can come up with? "Yeah, these guys are fucktastic motherf**ker s so you b**ches better not f**king diss this s**t or I will f**king kick your a**." Pathetic.
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