The Duskfall

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Name = The Duskfall


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Origin = Luleå, Sweden
Genre = Melodic death metal

Years_active = 1999−2008
Label = Massacre
Nuclear Blast
Black Lotus
Associated_acts = Dawn of Relic, Deathbound, Deathchain, Defleshed, Gates of Ishtar,
URL = [http://www.theduskfall.com www.theduskfall.com]
Current_members = Kai Jaakkola
Mikael Sandorf
Antti Lindholm
Matte W. Järnil
Oskar Karlsson
Past_members = Kaj Molin
Tommi Konu
Urban Carlsson
Joachim Lindbäck
Marco Eronen
Glenn Svensson
Pär Johansson
Jonny Ahlgren

The Duskfall was a Swedish melodic death metal band from Luleå, Sweden. After releasing four full-length albums they decided to disband in 2008.

Biography

The band was formed in 1999 when guitarist Makael Sandorf, split-up from their previous melodic death metal band Gates of Ishtar and shortly afterwards the band was created. Initially the band would go under the name "Soulash", until changing it in 2001 to "The Duskfall". [ [http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=58426 Encyclopaedia Metallum - Soulash ] ] Although line-up changes would hamper the band at first when band members Tommi Konu and Urban Carlsson departed, they would quickly fill the vacant slots with drummer Oskar Karlsson (from the later period of Gates of Ishtar) and bassist Kaj Molin. Soon after, the band would record and release their demo entitled "Deliverance" in 2001.

In 2002, Duskfall released their debut album "Frailty", which was produced by Daniel Bergstrand. After the release of "Frailty", Joachim Lindbäck would join the band on guitar. The final product was 2003's "Source" which was recorded at Daniel Bergstrand's Dug Out Studios. Duskfall would suffer more departures in the form of members Joachim Lindbäck and Kaj Molin. Eventually the band would recruit Antti Lindholm on guitars and Marco Eronen on bass. With the new additions, Duskfall would focus on recording their third studio album, "Lifetime Supply of Guilt".

The Duskfall completed their latest album "The Dying Wonders of the World", which was released on October 26, 2007. [ [http://www.theduskfall.com www.theduskfall.com ] ]

A statement on the official website dated August 4, 2008 confirms the band has decided to quit, following the departure of main songwriter and founder of the band Mikael Sandorf: [ [http://www.theduskfall.com www.theduskfall.com ] ]

"The time has come for me to leave The Duskfall after 9 years. This has been a decision I have breathed, slept and thought over for a long time. I have gone through a lot of good and fun times with the rest of the guys but keeping this band alive has taken a toll on me in my personal life. I feel that we have managed to write and record 4 great albums together, but now It´s time for me to move on. I want to thank everyone that has been involved in this journey and especially all the fans that has supported us all these years! You guys are great!!! I feel like there is a lot of creativity waiting around the next corner and I have already plans on what to do next so be patient and stay on your toes for my next adventure. Love // Mike"

Members

Current members

* Kai Jaakkola − vocals
* Mikael Sandorf − guitar
* Antti Lindholm − guitar
* Matte Järnil − bass guitar
* Oskar Karlsson − drums

Former members

* Kaj Molin − bass
* Tommi Konu − bass
* Urban Carlsson − drums
* Joachim Lindbäck − guitars
* Marco Eronen − bass
* Glenn Svensson − guitars
* Pär Johansson − vocals
* Jonny Ahlgren − guitars

Guest musicians

* Magnus Olsson − lead guitar on "Frailty"
* Lawrence Mackrory (ex-Darkane) − backing vocals on "Frailty"
* Örjan Örnkloo − guitar, keyboards on "Frailty"

Discography

Trivia

*The video for the song "Shoot it In" is featured in the Playstation 3/Xbox 360 game "The Darkness".

References

External links

* [http://www.theduskfall.com/ The Duskfall official site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/theduskfa11 The Duskfall official MySpace]