The Halo Effect (band)
The Halo Effect | |
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 The Halo Effect at Rockharz 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Nuclear Blast |
| Spinoff of | In Flames |
| Members | |
| Website | thehaloeffect |
The Halo Effect is a Swedish melodic death metal supergroup formed by former members of In Flames.[1] They are signed to the Nuclear Blast label.[2]
History
[edit]The Halo Effect was founded in 2019[3] by five former members of the Swedish metal band In Flames: its founder Jesper Strömblad, early vocalist Mikael Stanne and long-time members Niclas Engelin, Peter Iwers, and Daniel Svensson.
Their stated motivation was to return to the roots of the 1990s "Gothenburg sound" that pioneered the melodic death metal genre.[4] The band's name references the song "Halo Effect" on Rush's album Clockwork Angels.[5]
The band released their debut single "Shadowminds" on 9 November 2021 ahead of their debut album Days of the Lost, released on 12 August 2022.[6][7] To support the album, the band toured Europe and the UK with Amon Amarth and Machine Head in September and October.[8][9]
Their second studio album was recorded in 2024 with a tentative release date of early 2025.[10][11] Its first single "Detonate" was released on 25 September 2024.[12]
Members
[edit]Current members
- Niclas Engelin – guitars (2021–present)
- Peter Iwers – bass (2021–present)
- Mikael Stanne – lead vocals (2021–present)
- Jesper Strömblad – guitars (2021–present)
- Daniel Svensson – drums (2021–present)
Live members
- Patrik Jensen – guitars (2022–present)
- Anton Roos – drums (2023)[13]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Days of the Lost (2022)
- March of the Unheard (2025)
Singles
[edit]- "Shadowminds" (2021)
- "Feel What I Believe" (2022)
- "Days of the Lost" (2022)
- "The Needless End" (2022)
- "Path of Fierce Resistance" (2023)
- "The Defiant One" (2023)
- "Become Surrender" (2024)
- "Detonate" (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ Kennelty, Greg (30 October 2021). "Five '90s IN FLAMES Members Launch New Band THE HALO EFFECT". Metal Injection. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "THE HALO EFFECT Sign To Nuclear Blast | HEAVY Magazine". 2 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Tilkin, Laureline (4 August 2022). "Interview with The Halo Effect — "We could have started this band in '92."". Tuonela Magazine. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ "The Halo Effect". Nuclear Blast. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
The thought behind The Halo Effect is to go back to the roots [of the] Gothenburg Sound.
- ^ Robb Flynn (No F'n Regrets podcast) (10 December 2021). "MIKAEL & PETER (THE HALO EFFECT) | NFR #110". YouTube.
- ^ "THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: Debut Single 'Shadowminds' Now Available". Blabbermouth.net. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "Former in Flames Members' The Halo Effect Release Debut Single 'Shadowminds'". MetalSucks. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: 'Days Of The Lost' Single Available, Debut Album Announced". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "THE HALO EFFECT - announce album release for debut "Days Of The Lost"!". Nuclear Blast. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- ^ Barrios, Joel (7 August 2023). "MIKAEL STANNE Explains Why THE HALO EFFECT Isn't Doing A New EP, New Album In 2024 Instead". Metal Injection. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ Blabbermouth (30 July 2024). "THE HALO EFFECT's Second Album To Arrive In Early 2025". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ Nuclear Blast Records (25 September 2024). The Halo Effect - Detonate - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. Retrieved 25 September 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Drummer DANIEL SVENSSON To Sit Out THE HALO EFFECT's Tour Of Australia And New Zealand". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
External links
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