Passenger (Swedish band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Founder | Patrik J. Sten, Niklas Engelin |
| Defunct | 2004 |
Area served | Sweden |
Key people | Anders Fridén (vocals), Patrik J. Sten (drums), Niklas Engelin (guitar), Håkan Skoger (bass) |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Passenger was a Swedish alternative metal group that operated between 1995 and 2004.
History
Formed in 1995 by Patrik J. Sten and Niklas Engelin, Passenger sought to develop a sound that diverged from their thrash and melodic death metal origins. Originally called Cliff, the band recorded two demos at Studio Fredman which were never officially released. Following a break and Engelin’s session involvement with In Flames during their Whoracle tour, Passenger welcomed In Flames' vocalist Anders Fridén into the lineup.
The band became active again in 2000, crafting demos featuring early versions of tracks such as "Used," "In My Head," "Circus," and "Drowning City." Their first full-length album, Passenger, was launched after a third demo, supported by a music video for the song "In Reverse." Passenger's sole tour took place over the 2003/2004 New Year's timeframe, where they supported Lacuna Coil alongside Moonspell and Poisonblack.
In February 2004, Sten revealed plans for a sophomore album. Nevertheless, Fridén noted his limited availability due to ongoing duties with In Flames, which ultimately led to the band's dissolution. Although Fridén showed interest in reuniting for a follow-up album around 2010, this did not come to fruition as he remained occupied with touring activities for In Flames until late 2010.
By 2013, Passenger had not resumed any substantial activity, despite Fridén mentioning minor attempts without significant advancement.
Band members
- Anders Fridén – vocals
- Patrik J. Sten – drums
- Niklas Engelin – guitar
- Håkan Skoger – bass
Discography
| Title | Release date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| "In Reverse" (single) | 2003 | Century Media |
| Passenger | 2003 | Century Media |