Engel is a melodic death metal band with alternative influences from Gothenburg, Sweden. They are currently signed to French label Season of Mist.
History edit:
Engel released their debut album Absolute Design through SPV GmbH/Steamhammer on October 31, 2007. The album was released in North America on May 20, 2008.
Their second album, Threnody, was finished by the end of 2008, but due to issues with their former label, SPV GmbH, the release was delayed. On April 7, 2010, Threnody was released in Japan through Trooper Entertainment. The album was released on the music streaming service Spotify on November 8, 2010, and in Europe on the same date, through Season of Mist. Threnody was released in North America on January 11, 2011, also through Season of Mist.
Their third album, Blood of Saints, was released in Japan on April 15, 2012, through Trooper Entertainment. It was later released in Europe on May 18, 2012, and in the United States through Frostbyte on September 25, 2012.
On April 18, 2006, Robert Hakemo was replaced by Johan Andreassen. On August 5, 2006, Michael Håkansson became the new bass player. On August 14, 2008, Håkansson left the band to pursue other opportunities. Steve Drennan (Amon Amarth) took over playing bass during November 2008. During 2010, the band replaced their drummer, Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen with Jimmy Olausson, who also plays drums for Marionette.
In mid-2012, Engel performed at several festivals in Europe, and led their first headlining tour, also in Europe. In late 2012, Engel is touring Sweden and Finland.
The band has shared the stage with Still Remains, and toured Europe with Amon Amarth and Dimmu Borgir. They were also part of Paradise Lost's "Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us" tour, along with Katatonia and Samael.
Band members edit:
Current edit:
Niclas Engelin - guitar (2005-present),
Mikael Sehlin - vocals (2013-present),
Marcus Sunesson - guitar (2005-present),
Steve Drennan - bass guitar (2008-present),
Jimmy Olausson - drums (2010-present),
Former edit:
Magnus "Mangan" Klavborn - vocals (2005-2012),
Daniel "Mojjo" Moilanen - drums (2005-2010),
Robert Hakemo - bass guitar (2005-2006),
Johan Andreassen - bass guitar (2006),
Michael Håkansson - bass guitar (2006-2008)
