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Altered Aeon
12+ albums
thrash metalmetaldeath metalTechnical Thrash MetalProgressive metal
about
Last known line-up: Kjell Andersson - vocals Per Nilsson - lead guitar Henrik Ohlsson - Drums Nicklas Rehn - guitar Anders Hedlund - bass ALTERED AEON was formed in 2001 when Henrik Ohlsson (Scar Symmetry, Theory In Practice, Mutant) presented a bunch of songs to Kjell Andersson (Azotic Reign). Back then the band was called THRAWN, a band name that was later changed when the band evolved and wanted a name that more aligned with the lyrical content. Henrik and Kjell agreed on the approach of the music and continued working with Henrik's musical ideas, building a similar vision that they strived to manifest in the music and lyrics. Because of the events with their additional bands it took quite some time before they had developed the sound they wanted for ALTERED AEON. But once they decided to concentrate more on this particular project, their other bands at the time being pushed down the priority list in favor of ALTERED AEON, something truly unique emerged musically and lyrically. Kjell's characteristic voice blended perfectly with Henrik's intricate songwriting and the duo was excited because they knew that they had something special to offer the metal scene. In 2002 Niklas Rehn was added to the lineup and the band rehearsed a lot of material during that year, picking out the best songs for a future recording. In February 2003 ALTERED AEON entered the Black Lounge studio and recorded four tracks for a demo that was entitled "Light Creates Shadows". Henrik handled the dru
