In Mourning (band)

In Mourning is a melodic death metal band from Vansbro, Sweden. They are currently signed to Dalapop. They have released six full-length albums with their latest The Bleeding Veil, released in November 2021.

In Mourning
Origin	Vansbro, Sweden
Genres	Melodic death metal, progressive metal, gothic metal, death-doom
Years active	2000–present
Labels	Agonia Records, Spinefarm, Pulverised Records, Aftermath Music,Dalapop
Members	Tobias Netzell Björn Pettersson Tim Nedergård Sebastian Svalland Joakim Strandberg-Nilsson

History

Apart from their debut album, the band has published several self-released demos.^[1] Their debut album, Shrouded Divine, released on 2 January 2008 by Aftermath Music,^[2] has received mostly favorable reviews, especially by European music websites and magazines.^[3][4][5] Their second album Monolith was released on 25 January 2010 by Pulverised Records, with which they would have a contract for two albums.^[6]

On 29 November 2011, the band announced on their official website that Spinefarm Records would be releasing their new album, The Weight of Oceans, in 2012. The album entered the Finnish charts at number 40.^[7]

On 16 January 2014, it was announced that drummer Christian Netzell had decided to leave the band after 14 years of playing due to musical differences. On the same day it was noted that drummer Mattias Bender would replace Netzell for their Trondheim Metal Fest show, and for the rest of the 2014 tour season.

On 26 March 2014, In Mourning announced Bender will now be their permanent full-time drummer and is set to be involved in the recording of their new album.

On 22 December 2014, In Mourning announced that Bender had left the band, and that Daniel Liljekvist, formerly of Katatonia, will step in for the Poland and Norway gigs.^[8]

On 20 May 2016, In Mourning released their fourth studio album Afterglow on Agonia Records.

On 4 October 2019, In Mourning released their fifth studio album Garden of Storms on Agonia Records.

On 24 July 2020, In Mourning re-released their second studio album Monolith through Agonia Records.^[9]

On August 13, 2021, Joakim Strandberg-Nilsson was revealed as Dark Tranquillity's session drummer for their upcoming tour in 2021 and 2022.^[10]

On November 26, 2021, In Mourning released their sixth studio album The Bleeding Veil on Dalapop.

On March 1, 2024, it was announced that Joakim Strandberg-Nilsson leaves as Drummer of the band, being replaced by Cornelius Althammer, of the German Nautic Doom Band Ahab.^[11]

Members

Current Tobias Netzell – vocals, guitars (2000–present) Björn Petterson – guitars (2005–present) vocals (2011-present) Tim Nedergård – guitars (2006–present) Cornelius Althammer - drums (2024–present)

Former Tommy Eriksson – guitars (2000–2003) Christian Netzell – drums (2000–2014) Jon Solander – guitars, vocals (2005–2006) Mattias Bender – drums (2014) Pierre Stam – bass (2000–2017) Daniel Liljekvist - drums (2014-2018) Sebastian Svalland - bass (2017–2022) Joakim Strandberg-Nilsson - drums (2018–2024)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

• Shrouded Divine (2008)
• Monolith (2010)
• The Weight of Oceans (2012)
• Afterglow (2016)
• Garden of Storms (2019)
• The Bleeding Veil (2021)^[12]

Demos

• In Mourning (2000)
• Senseless (2002)
• Need (2003)
• Confessions of the Black Parasite (2004)
• Grind Denial (2006)

References

1. "In Mourning - complete achievements". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
2. "Aftermath Music". www.metal-norge.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
3. "Infinite Abyss - In Mourning – Shrouded Divine". www.infiniteabyss.de. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
4. "Főoldal - Metal & Hard Rock HammerWorld". heavymetal.hu. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
5. "In Mourning - Shrouded Divine (album review 2) - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
6. Vera. "Review In Mourning - Monolith". Retrieved 16 February 2018.
7. Steffen Hung. "Finnish charts portal". finnishcharts.com. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
8. . In Mourning. 22 December 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2015. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
9. "News: IN MOURNING to re-release 'Monolith'". metalglory.com. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
10. Blabbermouth (13 August 2021). "DARK TRANQUILLITY Parts Ways With Drummer And Bassist". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
11. rockhard.de- In Mourning (11 March 2024). "IN MOURNING - Joakim Strandberg-Nilsson leaves the band". Rockhard.de. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
12. "In Mourning Reveals New Album "The Bleeding Veil" Details". Metal Underground. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.