Watain  

As anyone who follows the scene knows, there is no shortage of quality black metal bands from Scandinavia. Watain do little to expand the boundaries of modern Swedish black metal, but on Sworn To The Dark they execute well, with an above-average production (particular for black metal) to boot. Several make the comparison to Dissection, and it's a valid comparison (vocalist Erik Danielsson apparently played live with them for a time), though this is more black metal than the early melodic death that Dissection helped pioneer back in the day. True, Watain aren't changing the face of black metal here, but they are a worthy band for black metallists to check out.

Current Members Erik Danielsson vocals/bass Pelle Forsberg guitars Tore Stjerna bass Håkan Jonsson drums

Discography

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(EP) The Essence Of Black Purity 
1999

Erik Danielsson Pelle Forsberg Håkan Jonsson

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Rabid Death's Curse 
2000 Dragonheart

Erik Danielsson Pelle Forsberg Håkan Jonsson

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos 

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The Ritual Macabre  LIVE
2001

Erik Danielsson Pelle Forsberg Tore Stjerna Håkan Jonsson

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Casus Luciferi 
2003 Dragonheart

Erik Danielsson Pelle Forsberg Håkan Jonsson

Reviews:   Chronicles Of Chaos  Metal Observer 

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Sworn To The Dark 
2007 Season Of Mist

Erik Danielsson Pelle Forsberg Håkan Jonsson

Reviews:   Blabbermouth  Chronicles Of Chaos  Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Lawless Darkness 
2010 Season Of Mist

Death's Cold Dark Malfeitor Reaping Death Four Thrones Wolves Curse Lawless Darkness Total Funeral Hymn to Qayin Kiss of Death Waters of Ain

Reviews:   Sea Of Tranquility  Lords Of Metal  Metal Underground  Metal Observer  Angry Metal Guy 

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Opus Diaboli 
2012