Nirvana 2002
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Edsbyn , Sweden |
Area served | Sweden, United States (live performance) |
| Products | Demos, rehearsal recordings, compilation album |
Nirvana 2002 was a Swedish death metal ensemble active between 1988 and 1991.[1] Originally called Prophet 2002, the group adopted the name Nirvana but appended "2002" after the American band Nirvana released their first single in November 1988.[2][3] As pioneers within the initial wave of the Swedish death metal scene, Nirvana 2002 showcased the genre’s hallmark "thick" tone characterized by heavy guitar riffs and uncomplicated song formats.[1] Their recordings, predominantly demos and rehearsal sessions, were mostly captured at Sunlight Studio in Stockholm.[4]
On 26 January 2007, the band reunited for a singular live appearance at Kafé 44 to mark the release of Swedish Death Metal. Original members Orvar Säfström and Lars Henriksson joined forces with Robert Eriksson from The Hellacopters. The occasion also included reunion performances by Grotesque and Interment.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Although they never produced an official studio album, their demo recordings attracted increasing attention over time, largely due to online availability.[5]
In November 2009, Relapse Records issued a compilation titled Recordings 89–91, assembling Nirvana 2002's extant demo and rehearsal tracks.[2] Their first performance outside Sweden occurred at Maryland Deathfest on 30 May 2010. According to Säfström, this event was intended as their concluding show, with no intentions of creating new material or continuing the band’s activities.
Discography
- Truth & Beauty (demo, 1989)
- Excursions in the 2002nd Dimension (demo, 1989)
- Appendix / Nirvana 2002 / Authorize / Fallen Angel (split album, 1990)
- Disembodied Spirits (demo, 1990)
- Promo 91 (demo, 1991)
- Recordings 89–91 (compilation, 2009)
External links
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