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In Flames
12+ albums
Melodic Death Metaldeath metalmetalswedishSwedish Metal
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In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band formed in 1990 in Gothenburg. The band is regarded as one of the pioneering acts of the Gothenburg metal scene, alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity. The lineup has undergone numerous changes, with vocalist Anders Fridén and guitarist Björn Gelotte being the only members to have remained continuously since 1995. Following the departure of founding member Jesper Strömblad in 2010, no original members have remained in the band. In Flames has sold more than two million records worldwide. During its early years, In Flames recorded with a number of session musicians. The band’s debut album, "Lunar Strain" (1994), featured guest vocalist Mikael Stanne of Dark Tranquillity and several additional contributors. The 1995 EP "Subterranean" led to a record deal with Nuclear Blast. In 1996, the band released "The Jester Race," followed by "Whoracle" in 1997, further establishing its melodic death metal sound. After lineup changes, including the recruitment of Peter Iwers and a shift in Gelotte’s role from drums to guitar, the band released "Colony" in 1999 and "Clayman" in 2000. The live album "The Tokyo Showdown" followed in 2001. With the release of "Reroute to Remain" in 2002, In Flames adopted a stylistic shift incorporating clean vocals and alternative metal elements. The album marked a departure from the band’s earlier sound and expanded its mainstream audience. Subsequent albums included "Soundtrack to Your Escape" (2004), w
