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Aphyxion

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Aphyxion
OriginRibe, Denmark
GenresMelodic death metal, melodic metalcore
Years active2007-present
LabelsPrime Collective, Mighty Music
Members
  • Jakob Jensen
  • Jesper Haas
  • Michael Vaal
  • Jais Jessen
  • Jonas Haagensen
Past members
  • Bastian
  • Mads Jepsen
  • Bertil Rytter

Aphyxion is a heavy metal band from Denmark formed in 2007 in Ribe. The group has released three albums: Earth Entangled in 2014, Aftermath in 2016 and Void in 2019.[1] They played at Wacken Open Air in Germany as the youngest band to ever do so.[2] They were recognized by Metal Hammer UK to be "The saviours of melodic death metal" and "one of the most exciting bands in Europe". On September 2, 2017, they opened for Metallica at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark.[3] The show was part of Metallica's WorldWired Tour.[4]

Members

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Current lineup:

  • Jakob Jensen - drums
  • Jesper Haas - rhythm guitar
  • Michael Vahl - vocals
  • Jais Jessen - bass
  • Jonas Haagensen - lead guitar

Past members:

  • Bastian - drums
  • Mads Jepsen - vocals
  • Bertil Rytter - rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Discography

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  • Earth Entangled (2014)
  • Aftermath (2016)
  • Void (2019)
  • Ad Astra (2023)

References

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  1. ^ "Aphyxion - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  2. ^ "W:O:A - Wacken Open Air : Aphyxion". archiv.wacken.com. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
  3. ^ "Aphyxion Setlist at Royal Arena, Copenhagen". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2019-06-05.
  4. ^ "2017-09-02 Copenhagen, Denmark | Metallica.com". www.metallica.com. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
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