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Eleine (band)

Eleine are a Swedish metal band formed in 2014, notable for their "dark symphonic metal" sound,[1] with influences from black metal, death metal and thrash metal.[2]

Eleine
Eleine Live at Sweden Rock Festival (June, 2022)
Eleine Live at Sweden Rock Festival (June, 2022)
Background information
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
  • Atomic Fire
Members
  • Madeleine Liljestam
  • Rikard Ekberg
  • Jesper Sunnhagen
  • Filip Stålberg
  • Victor Jonasson
Past members
  • Sebastian Berglund
  • David Eriksson
  • Andreas Mårtensson
  • Anton Helgesson
  • Ludwig Dante
Websitewww.eleine.com

Background

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In 2011, vocalist Madeleine Liljestam was approached by the CEO of Cardiac Records, who "had been following (her) blog for over a year and wanted to begin a collaboration with her." They were joined by guitarist/growler and songwriter Rikard Ekberg in 2012.[3] Christian Wolf also produced and songwrote for them.[4][5] Liljestam's nickname "Eleine" was used as a name of the band. She had also been doing alternative modeling, which contributed to her image as a lead singer.[6][7]

History

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In April 2014, Eleine released their debut single and music video "Gathering Storm" after having recruited David Eriksson on drums, Sebastian Berglund on keyboards, and Andreas Mårtensson on bass in 2013.[6][7] In March 2015, they released their second single "Land Beyond Sanity", and in April, they released their eponymous debut album.[7] Liljestam describes the theme of the album as "More often than not, evil lingers in the promise of good" and that "There is always someone who ensures success and utopia when the goal is egocentric. A comforting voice which hisses tender words, where the purpose is to make you close your eyes to what is happening,"[6]

In 2016, the band left Cardiac Records, and in June, released the single "Break Take Live". They toured with Moonspell and The Foreshadowing.[7][8]

In 2017, Liljestam and Ekberg formed their own label Algoth Records, and collaborated with Black Lodge Records and Sound Pollution Distribution.[8] They performed at several music festivals including Gefle Metal Festival, Svedala Rock and Rock It Festival.[7] They released the single "Hell Moon (We Shall Never Die)" in 23 September [9] and toured with W.A.S.P. in September–October. They also performed in Tokyo on 10 November for the Loud & Metal Mania festival.[10]

In February 2018, they released their second album, Until the End.[11] The album reached number 22 in the Swedish music charts.[12][13] In May 2018, Eleine added a second guitarist Ludwig Dante.[14] They supported Arch Enemy on the latter's Will to Power tour dates in Sweden in July,[15] and continued touring and performing locally in Sweden. In September of the same year, the band announced Eriksson and Mårtensson's departure from the band.[16] Drummer Jesper Sunnhagen would later join them "in fall/winter".[17][18] Dante would depart from the band in 2019.[19][better source needed]

In 2019, the band continued touring at festivals. They released three singles: "Enemies", "Mein Herz brennt" (a cover of the Rammstein single), and "All Shall Burn", the last of which was also the name for their five-track EP released 22 November.[20][21][22] All Shall Burn reached number 13 on the Swedish music charts.[23][13] They toured with Myrath in February and March 2020 until the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the country for the final two weeks of the tour.[24][25]

On 27 November 2020, the band released their third album Dancing in Hell under the Black Lodge Records label. The theme of the album is described as "shares stories of inner demons, strength and loss"[26][27][28] Although there were news that the album reached number 2 on the Swedish hard rock albums chart and number 12 on the general albums chart,[27] swedishcharts.com reported that Dancing reached number 60 on their album charts.[29][13]

In January 2022, Eleine signed with record label Atomic Fire Records.[30]

On 14 October 2022, they released Acoustic in Hell, an EP with acoustic renditions of eight of their tracks.[31] They supported Sonata Arctica on their Acoustic Adventures Tour.[32][33]

On 12 January 2023, the band announced Filip Stålberg as their new bassist.[34] In April, they announced their fourth album We Shall Remain to be released on 14 July.[35][36] In October of the same year, as they commenced their I Am On Tour dates, touring guitarist Victor Jonasson was announced as a permanent member of the band. [37]

Band members

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Current members

  • Madeleine Liljestam – clean vocals (2014–present)
  • Rikard Ekberg – guitar, growl, clean vocals (2014–present)
  • Jesper Sunnhagen – drums (2018–present)
  • Filip Stålberg – bass (2021–2023 (touring), 2023–present)
  • Victor Jonasson – guitarist (2021–2023 (touring), 2023–present)

Former members

  • Sebastian Berglund – keyboards (2014–2018)
  • David Eriksson – drums (2014–2018)
  • Andreas Mårtensson – bass (2014–2018)
  • Anton Helgesson – bass (2018–2021)
  • Ludwig Dante – guitars (2018–2019)

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Eleine (Cardiac/Universal, 2015)
  • Until the End (Algoth, 2018)
  • Dancing in Hell (Black Lodge, 2020)
  • We Shall Remain (Atomic Fire, 2023)

EPs

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  • All Shall Burn (Black Lodge, 2019)
  • Acoustic in Hell (Atomic Fire, 2022)

References

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  1. ^ Poulin, Jean-François (22 October 2020). "Eleine - Dancing in Hell (CD Review)". Metal-Temple.com. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  2. ^ "Eleine – Info". Atomic Fire Records. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  3. ^ Madeleine Liljestam. "Interview with Madeleine Liljestam from Eleine". Festivalphoto.net (Interview). Interviewed by Festivalphoto.net. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Jobb i Ystad". Eleine Webshop blog (in Swedish). 19 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Producent/låtskrivare Christian Wolf. (picture caption)
  5. ^ "Jobbar i studion". Eleine Webshop blog (in Swedish). 18 July 2013. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Från vänster, vår producent och ena låtskrivaren Christian Wolf, hans underbara syster med världens bästa idéer och lilla mig. Fixade håret. Blåser åt fel håll hur mnan än står. SUCK! Haha.
  6. ^ a b c "The Symphonic Metal Band Eleine to release debut album!". Azaria Magazine. 13 April 2015.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Eleine new album Until the End". FrontView Magazine. 8 February 2018.
  8. ^ a b Eleine (January 2021). "Interview with Eleine". Metal Imperium (Interview). Interviewed by Raquel Miranda. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  9. ^ EleineOfficial (21 September 2017). Eleine - Hell Moon (We Shall Never Die) (OFFICIAL VIDEO) – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Eleine Releases "Hell Moon" Video Clip". Rockness.eu. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  11. ^ Hartung, R. (23 February 2018). "Eleine – Until the End (Full Album)". Metal Goddesses.
  12. ^ "Eleine - Until The End". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  13. ^ a b c "Sverigetopplistan – 3 st träffar hittades för sökkriterie: eleine". Sverigetopplistan (in Swedish). Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  14. ^ VV (8 May 2018). "Eleine have found a second guitar player". Metal Goddesses.
  15. ^ "Support bands for swedish dates announced!". Arch Enemy official website – News. 20 February 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  16. ^ VV (3 September 2018). "Eleine have parted ways with two members". Metal Goddesses. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  17. ^ "About". Eleine official website. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  18. ^ Eleine (3 March 2019). ELEINE - New band member picture of our drummer Jesper Sunnhagen 🔥 Clothing: Shrine of Hollywood Photo: GRANN Photo & Media #eleine #drummer #jespersunnhagen – via Facebook.
  19. ^ Breeman, Adrian (31 December 2020). "Eleine – Dancing In Hell (Album Review)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  20. ^ "The official music video for "ENEMIES" from ELEINE's upcoming EP "All Shall Burn&". hairbandheaven.rocks. 4 October 2019.
  21. ^ "ELEINE Streaming Cover Of RAMMSTEIN's "Mein Herz Brennt"". Brave Words. 1 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Eleine Covers Rammstein's "Mein Herz Brennt", New EP Incoming". Ghost Cult Magazine. 1 November 2019.
  23. ^ "Eleine - All Shall Burn". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  24. ^ carinadarkart (12 February 2020). "ELEINE to support Myrath on European tour". Dark Art Conspiracy. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  25. ^ Zukowski, Zenae (23 March 2020). "Coronavirus: Myrath tour w/ Eleine CANCELLED". Metal Insider. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  26. ^ "ELEINE - new album, 'Dancing in Hell', out now". Femme Metal Webzine. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  27. ^ a b Eleine (14 December 2020). "Interview / Eleine are here to empower your Dancing In Hell". MetalTalk (Interview). Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  28. ^ Grier, Dr A. N. (3 December 2020). "Eleine - Dancing in Hell Review". Angry Metal Guy.
  29. ^ "Eleine - Dancing In Hell". swedishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  30. ^ "Eleine - Sign With Atomic Fire Records". Metal Storm. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 14 October 2022.
  31. ^ Weaver, James (6 July 2022). "Eleine announce new EP 'Acoustic In Hell'". Distorted Sound Magazine.
  32. ^ "Sonata Arctica - Acoustic Adventures: Volume One And Acoustic Adventures MMXXII Tour Postponed Until 2022". Brave Words. 10 September 2021.
  33. ^ "ELEINE Share Acoustic Version Of "All Shall Burn"". Brave Words. 29 July 2022.
  34. ^ Eleine (12 January 2023). "New band member; Filip Stålberg – Filip has played live with us since mid 2021, and now we are very proud to present Filip as our new bass player officially. – Filip, our buddy; Welcome to ELEINE! 🔥" – via Facebook.
  35. ^ Ullrich, Nix (24 March 2023). "Eleine Announces New Album "We Shall Remain" And Releases First Single "We Are Legion"".
  36. ^ Osuna, Hernan (22 April 2023). "Eleine drops epic new single "Never Forget"".
  37. ^ Moshville Times (5 October 2023). "Eleine announce new permanent member".
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