In Flames, the Swedish metal sensation is back with a vengeance. They just signed to record label Century Media that will soon be releasing their new album (entitled ‘Sounds of a Playground Fading’). This melodious death metal band is a pioneer in the genre, together with bands like At The Gates and Dark Tranquility (of which the original members also grew up in Gothenburg). Their previous album ‘A Sense Of Purpose’ was already a good reason to drop by the AB in October 2008. This time they return to present their latest album and, as special guest, they'll be bringing along Trivium, no less.
Trivium is no unknown to the AB either. In May 2005 they played the ABClub during the Road Rage tour and in April 2007 they first appeared on our main stage. Together with bands like Coheed & Cambria, Killswitch Engage and Atreyu, the band from Florida proves that you don't have to choose between metal and emo. Trivium’s trump card is charismatic singer/guitarist Matthew Heafy who - together with guitarist Corey Beaulieu – exhibits his keen virtuosity in the making of songs. The band took a great leap forward with their album ‘The Crusade’ (2006) and now nestle between big names like Metallica and Iron Maiden. As far as the songs on ‘Shogun’ (2008) are concerned, they also mention In Flames as an important influence. Trivium will also have a new album finished soon too.
Drama and death are the ingredients of Sweden's Ghost. You can keep guessing as to the identity of this masked sixsome but they're rumoured to be Entombed and Watain members. If black metal had existed in the 70's then Ghost would be the irrefutable spearhead of the scene.
Britain's Rise To Remain appeared here in December 2010 with Bullet For My Valentine. This fivesome from London has been earning its stripes in the live circuit since 2008, thanks to tours with Trivium and festivals like Download and Sonisphere. They describe themselves as melodic metal with elements of trash and rock and at the microphone we of course recognize Austin Dickinson: the son of Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson.
Norway's Insense will open the evening with their compact metalcore containing references to Hatebreed, Fear Factory and Entombed. Their new album ‘Burn In Beautiful Fire’ was released last April.
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