Mefisto (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Extreme metal music |
Mefisto is an extreme metal band originating from Stockholm, Sweden, established in 1984.
History
Initially operating under the name Torment, Mefisto was one of the pioneering Swedish extreme metal acts inspired by Bathory. Alongside bands like Obscurity and Merciless, they played a crucial role in shaping the early Swedish death metal scene.
The founding members were guitarist Omar Ahmed, drummer Robert "Thord" Granath, and vocalist Sandro Cajander, who later became part of Morbid. Cajander's vocal style was characterized by a deep and aggressive tone that surpassed the extremity of contemporaries such as Bathory and Venom, subsequently influencing Lars-Göran Petrov of Nihilist (which evolved into Entombed).
Mefisto produced two demo tapes: Megalomania in May 1986 and The Puzzle in November 1986. Due to insufficient support, the band dissolved in 1987. These demos were later compiled and re-released on CD as The Truth by Regain Records in 1999 and are recognized as foundational works in Swedish death metal. The group reunited in December 2014 and launched their first full-length album on 20 February 2016.
Band members
- Omar Ahmed – guitar (1984–1987); guitar and vocals (2014–present)
- Robert "Thord" Granath – drums (1984–1987; 2014–present)
- Morgan Myhrberg – bass (2014–present)
- Sandro Cajander – vocals (1984–1987)
Discography
- Megalomania (demo, 1986)
- The Puzzle (demo, 1986)
- 2.0.1.6: This Is the End of It All... The Beginning of Everything... (studio album, 2016)
- Mefisto (studio album, 2017)