Pain of Salvation
A Swedish progressive metal band, known for its concept albums.
Current Lineup
- Daniel Gildenlow - lead vocals, guitar
- Fredrik Hermansson - keyboards
- Johan Hallgren - guitar, vocals
- Johan Langell - drums, vocals
- Kristoffer Gildenlow - bass, vocals
History
- 1984 Daniel Gildenlöw formed the band Reality at age 11.
- 1991 The name Reality was changed to Pain of Salvation.
- 1994 Kristoffer Gildenlow (then 16 years old) replaces Gustaf Hielm.
- 1996 Fredrik Hermansson joins the band.
- 1998 Daniel Magdic leaves the band and is replaced by Johan Hallgren.
- 2001 Daniel Gildenlöw forms part of the touring incarnation of Transatlantic, during their European tour.
- 2002 Daniel Gildenlöw appears as a guest member of The Flower Kings, providing vocals, guitar, keyboards and percussion, both on tour and on recordings.
- 2004 Pain Of Salvation headline ProgPower IV USA.
Albums
- Entropia (1997)
- One Hour by the Concrete Lake (1998)
- The Perfect Element, Part 1 (2001)
- Remedy Lane (2002)
- 12:5 (2004)
- BE (ChinassiaH) (2004)