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Höör, Sweden (1995 – present)

Skyfire is a band from Sweden that has mixed the respective styles of power metal and death metal in their music. They were formed in the town of Höör, Sweden, in 1995. Thus far, two of the founding four members of the band have remained in the lineup: Andreas Edlund, Martin Hanner, Jonas Sjögren, and Tobias Björk.

The main songwriters of Skyfire are Andreas and Martin, but alas, none of these four members had any singing talent. When they decided to record a demo, the band contacted Mattias Holgrem of Embracing who was found to be amicable to the idea. The resulting demo, recorded at TMS Recording in Hässleholm during December of 1997, was entitled Within Reach. The band was ambivalent about the result and changed their sound accordingly for a second demo.

For this demo, known as The Final Story, they found a new singer in Henrik Wenngren, a diminutive man with a large voice who lived far removed from the rest of the band. Still, the resulting sound was infinitely preferable. The demo was heard by a friend of the band’s, Patrik Lindgren, a member of the band Thyrfing, who sent the demo along to the label Hammerheart. They were signed by Hammerheart for two albums.

The first release of Skyfire was Timeless Departure on March 12th, 2001. The main thrust of the music is heavily black metal, with so much melody that the term barely even applies. Suffering from a few production faults and a lack of promotion among the metal scene, the album still was noted for its original sound and employment of a literal wall of sound.

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goffaar

Schander is vice versa....in the gay bar.

Wednesday afternoon
Schander

Upon comparing both bands' latest releases, I'd say it's vice versa...

Sunday afternoon
bassius

Dark Tranquillity wipes their ass with this band..

22 days ago
Schander

I do, U do, we all do!

22 days ago
Vortex_tesla

Who wants new album?

last month
ZadionApocalaya

I WANTS NEW ALBUM NOW, DAMMIT!

last month
short-lived

Nothgard Hey Folks, we could have the chance to go on tour in Mexico :-) of course it would be great and a big opportunity for Nothgard. Please spread our word around the World \m/. especially if you are from Mexico or Latinamerica. Tell your friends and share those links http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRCM-rqY4P4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUHtvKKJ7iU&feature=related Nothgard - Arminius www.youtube.com Nothgard (symphonic pagan metal) present their upcoming album "Warhorns of Midgard" Out on 1st of April 2011.

December 2011
BloodyHawk39

I wonder if it's Andreas or Martin who is the main composer for the orchestrations. From what I imagine, they equally contribute to the synths.

December 2011
harakiri77

edan music.com

December 2011
Fisaal

A Dead Man's Race

December 2011
BROttawaMetal

I've consistently listened to them for the last 2-3 years. Truly the best fucking band ever in my opinion.

December 2011
hhf_pm

@WolfieboyMachi Man, THANK YOU for the link! Marionette sounds f**kin' awesome! It's a must-have!

November 2011
hhf_pm

Skyfire is unimaginable good. When I was young and stupid I thought Dark Tranquillity and In Flames rules. Now I know they are not good enough even to tune Skyfire's instruments. I can't understand how it's possible that Skyfire is so underrated and underestimated.

November 2011
gdb107

No official date as far as I know, but I'd guess in a few months.

November 2011
Schander

So, does anyone have a clue as to when this new EP is due?

November 2011
WolfieboyMachi

If you like Modern Melodic Death Metal with lots of synth and atmosphere, check out this link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00628D40M?&linkCode=wag&tag=spiofmetweb-20 It's the previews for the new album that Skyfire's labelmate, Marionette is releasing early next month. Definetly check it out. It sounds awesome. :)

November 2011
beery

epic band

November 2011
henckha

This band is really underrated

October 2011
henckha

@WasNotWhyNot Edited. It doesn't say black metal anymore ;p

October 2011
Lucas_Fireangel

@Reverie-I--I- Such a great suggestion of yours!! Thank you!! I sure did know Dan, but never checked his solo album! It's great!!! Thanks again! :D

October 2011