Siebenbürgen (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Marcus Ehlin, Anders Rosdahl |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Music albums |
Siebenbürgen was a melodic black metal ensemble originating from Stockholm, Sweden, established in 1994.
History
The band was initiated in 1994 by Marcus Ehlin and Anders Rosdahl, soon joined by Fredrik Brockert and Linus Ekström. Their initial demo tape was produced in February 1996, followed by performances supporting prominent Swedish metal groups such as Bewitched and Sacramentum.
Towards the end of 1996, their second demo titled Ungentum Pharelis was recorded, which led to a recording deal with Napalm Records. Their first full-length album, Loreia, came out in 1997. That same year, they toured Germany opening for Forbidden Site and Menhir. In early 1998, Siebenbürgen recorded their sophomore album Grimjaur, released in May, and subsequently embarked on a summer tour alongside Atanatos and Ragnarök. Following the release of Grimjaur, violinist and female vocalist Lovisa Hallstedt left the group and was succeeded in 1999 by Kicki Höijertz.
Siebenbürgen then undertook tours with Tristania, The Sins of Thy Beloved, Trail of Tears, and Antichrisis across multiple countries including Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. Beginning with the album Delictum, the band transitioned to English lyrics to appeal to a wider audience while preserving their signature dark folklore motifs.
After entering a hiatus in 2006, the band reassembled in 2007 with fresh members and released Revelation VI in 2008. The group ultimately disbanded again in 2009.
Discography
- Studio albums
- Loreia (1997)
- Grimjaur (1998)
- Delictum (2000)
- Plagued Be Thy Angel (2001)
- Darker Designs & Images (2005)
- Revelation VI (2008)
- Live albums
- Siebenbürgen - Live (1996)
- Demo albums
- Siebenbürgen (1996)
- Ungentum Pharelis (1996)
Members
- Recent
- Lisa Bohwalli Simonsson – vocals
- Marcus Ehlin – vocals, bass
- Richard Bryngelsson – guitars
- Joakim Ohlsson – guitars
- Johnnie Gunther – keyboards
- Dennis Ekdahl – drums
- Former
- Lovisa Hallstedt – violin, backing vocals
- Erika Roos – vocals
- Kicki Höijertz – vocals
- Turid Walderhaug – vocals
- Fredrik Brockert – bass
- Niklas Sandin – bass
- Linus Ekström – guitars
- Fredrik Folkare – guitars
- Anders Rosdahl – drums