Scar Symmetry
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| Scar Symmetry | |
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| Origin | Avesta, Sweden |
| Genre(s) | Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 2004−present |
| Label(s) | Nuclear Blast Metal Blade |
| Associated acts | Carnal Forge Centinex Kaipa Theory in Practice |
| Website | www.scarsymmetry.com |
| Members | |
| Christian Älvestam Per Nilsson Jonas Kjellgren Kenneth Seil Henrik Ohlsson |
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Scar Symmetry is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Avesta. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast records.
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[edit] Background
Formed in April 2004, Scar Symmetry came together during the band Altered Aeon's recording session at Jonas Kjellgren's Black Lounge Studios.[1] 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).[2][3]
[edit] Metal Blade/Symmetric in Design
In July 2005, the band entered Black Lounge Studios to begin laying down the tracks for the debut album, Symmetric in Design. They followed it up by playing festivals in Europe,[4] as well as touring with Soilwork, Hypocrisy and One Man Army.[5]
[edit] Nuclear Blast/Pitch Black Progress
In June 2006, it was announced that the band had signed a new recording deal with Nuclear Blast records.[6] Eight months after the release of Symmetric In Design the band found themselves back in the studio to record their follow-up, Pitch Black Progress.[7] 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 toured North America with melodic death metal pioneers Dark Tranquillity, and The Haunted[8][9]. They also performed at more European festivals. The song, "The Illusionist" began receiving air-play on MTV2's Headbangers Ball.[10]
In September of 2007, the band embarked on another North American tour with headliners Katatonia as well as Insomnium and Swallow the Sun.[11]
[edit] Holographic Universe
Following the Live Consternation tour with Katatonia, Insomnium and Swallow the Sun, the band has returned home to begin working on their third album. Entitled Holographic Universe, the band has already written thirteen songs, and aims to have at least sixteen written before entering the studio to record on December 1. The band aims to have the album out in June.[12]
Lead vocalist Christian Älvestam also appeared on the album Out of the Dark, the second album by the Nuclear Blast All-Stars to commemorate 20 years of existence for Nuclear Blast Records. Älvestam appeared on the track "The Overshadowing".
[edit] Band members
- Christian Älvestam − Vocals
- Jonas Kjellgren − Guitar
- Per Nilsson − Guitar
- Kenneth Seil − Bass
- Henrik Ohlsson − Drums
[edit] Discography
- Seeds of Rebellion (demo) (2004)
- Symmetric in Design (2005)
- Pitch Black Progress (2006)
- Holographic Universe (2008)
[edit] Videography
- "The Illusionist" (2006)
- "The Illusionist (new version)" (2006)
[edit] References
- ^ Patrick Rennick. Jonas Kjellgren of Scar Symmetry Interview. Metal Review. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ Scar Symmetry BIO. The Gauntlet. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY Complete Work On Debut Album. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY Confirmed For PROGPOWER UK Festival. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SOILWORK Frontman Says New Guitarist Hasn't Yet Been Confirmed. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY BIO ON NUCLEAR BLAST. Nuclear Blast. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY To Team Up With COMMUNIC For 'Waves Of Pitch Black Decay' European Tour. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY Guitarist Comments On Maiden Tour Of North America. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY: 'The Illusionist' Video To Receive 'Headbanger's Ball' Premiere. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ KATATONIA, SCAR SYMMETRY, INSOMNIUM, SWALLOW THE SUN: North American Dates Announced. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
- ^ SCAR SYMMETRY: New Album Title Announced. Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on 2007-11-20.
