Expulsion (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 in Vallentuna, Sweden |
| Defunct | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Vallentuna , Sweden |
| Products | Death metal music |
Expulsion was a death metal group originating from Vallentuna, Sweden, active between 1988 and 1999. Recognized as one of the pioneering Swedish death metal ensembles, two of its members were also involved with the black metal band Treblinka, which later evolved into Tiamat.
History
After the disbandment of the thrash metal outfit River's Edge in 1988—when lead singer Johan Edlund went on to establish Treblinka—guitarist Stefan Lagergren, bassist Anders Holmberg, and drummer Calle Fransson carried on as Expulsion. During this period, they produced two demo tapes: Cerebral Cessation (1988) and Veiled in the Mists of Mystery (1989).
When Holmberg departed to join Tranquility, Expulsion entered a hiatus until 1991. At that time, Lagergren and Fransson revived the band with new vocalist Fredrik Thörnqvist and bassist Chelsea Krook. Holmberg later rejoined, replacing Krook for their independently released debut EP A Bitter Twist of Fate (1993), issued under their own label Dödsmetallfirma Expulsion.
Their inaugural full-length album, Overflow (1994), included guest vocals by Johan Edlund on the track "At The Madness End." This was followed by their second album, Man Against, released in 1996. Although their touring schedule was limited, Expulsion shared stages with notable bands such as At The Gates, Grave, Tiamat, Dismember, and Nihilist.
After ten years without significant commercial breakthrough, Expulsion disbanded in 1998. They briefly reemerged under the name Judge And Jury featuring new vocalist Andreas Jansson before ultimately dissolving in 1999.
Musical style
The band’s initial demos showcased a thrash-influenced sound reminiscent of Treblinka, reflecting the shared membership of Lagergren and Holmberg. Drawing inspiration from death metal trailblazers like Xecutioner (Obituary), Atheist, and Sadus, alongside slower doom metal influences from acts such as Candlemass and Paradise Lost, Expulsion crafted a unique death-doom musical identity.
Members
- Stefan Lagergren – guitar (also associated with Treblinka, Tiamat, Mr. Death, Voldet)
- Anders Holmberg – bass and vocals (1988–1991) (also linked to Treblinka, Tiamat, Tranquillity)
- Calle Fransson – drums (also part of Stressfest)
- Fredrik Thörnqvst – vocals (1991–1998)
- Chris Vowden – guitar (1992–1999) (also involved with Stressfest, Mouthpeace)
Albums
- Overflow (1994, Godhead)
- Man Against (1996, Godhead)
EPs
- A Bitter Twist of Fate (1993, Dödsmetallfirma Expulsion)
Demo cassettes
- Cerebral Cessation (1988)
- Veiled in the Mists of Mystery (1989)
Compilation albums
- Certain Corpses Never Decay (2014, Vic Records)