Mikael Stanne: “Musically, it’s a sort of a speed metal tribute, with that main riff. Lyrically I’ve tried to develop a criticism of science and religion, of how we tend to see patterns where there are none, to see confirmation where there is none, if it helps what you believe in – the idea that we construct something, rather than inspect and understand it.” Lyrics: To connect And make sense of it all Freedom lies Through the chaos within We measure what is everything but real On our crooked scale Bend it to our will Dream it into form Bend it to our will Dream it into form Shape it… read more
Mikael Stanne: “Musically, it’s a sort of a speed metal tribute, with that main riff. Lyrically I’ve tried to develop a criticism of science and reli… read more
Mikael Stanne: “Musically, it’s a sort of a speed metal tribute, with that main riff. Lyrically I’ve tried to develop a criticism of science and religion, of how we tend to see patterns … read more
Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1989 by singer Mikael Stanne and guitarist Niklas Sundin as Septic Broiler before changing their name in 1991. They are considered to be one of the earliest pioneers of the Gothenburg metal style. They have kept a mostly consistent line-up. Anders Jivarp has played drums since joining the band shortly after its formation, with Anders Fridén and Martin Henriksson. Rhythm guitarist Mikael Stanne switched to vocals after Anders Fridén's departure. When his predecessor Fredrik Johansson left in 1998,… read more