Dark Tranquillity is a Swedish melodic death metal band from Gothenburg. They are considered one of the pioneering acts of the Gothenburg metal scene, which also includes bands such as In Flames and At the Gates - regarded as the Gothenburg fathers in the film entitled Out of Nothing: A DT Documentary released by Century Media, which was filmed in their home town in April 2009.
After a nearly three-decade long collaboration of four founding members frequent lineup changes between 2016 and 2021 have left only vocalist Mikael Stanne as an original member, together with long-time keyboardist Martin Brändström.
Also Known As: Septic Broiler (1989-1990)
Members:
Mikael Stanne - vocals (1994-present), rhythm guitar (1989-1994)
Martin Brändström - keyboards, programming (1999-present)
Johan Reinholdz - rhythm guitar (2020-present; live 2017-2020), lead guitar (studio 2023-present)
Christian Jansson - bass (2023-present; live 2021-2023)
Joakim Strandberg Nilsson - drums (2023-present; live 2021-2023)
Former members:
Anders Jivarp - drums (1989-2021)
Niklas Sundin - lead guitar (1989-2020; hiatus 2016-2020), rhythm guitar (2016-2020; hiatus 2016-2020)
Martin Henriksson - bass (1989-1999, 2013-2015), rhythm guitar (1999-2016)
Anders Fridén - vocals (1989-1994)
Fredrik Johansson - rhythm guitar (1994-1999; died 2022)
Mikael Niklasson - bass (1999-2008)
Daniel Antonsson - bass (2008-2013)
Anders Iwers - bass (2015-2021)
Christopher Amott - lead guitar (2020-2023; live 2017-2020)
From: Billdal, Gothenburg, Sweden
Genre(s):
Melodic death metal,
gothic metal
Active From: 1989-present