Burst (band)
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Burst was a progressive metal
band from Kristinehamn
, Sweden
. They were formed in 1993 by Jesper Liveröd, Linus Jägerskog and Patrik Hultin. Guitarist
s Robert Reinholdz and Jonas Rydberg joined the band a bit later. According to their label, they are considered to be one of Sweden's brightest metal prospects.http://shop.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10019
The band is known to add progressive elements to their hardcore
/metal music making them different from most of the other metalcore bands. Their vocals are a mixture of melodic vocals (Reinholdz) and screaming (Jägerskog). They are currently signed to Relapse Records
.
Burst were formed by a couple of friends for no real intention but to just make fast paced, heavy music. They were initially called Dislars. Their older music was more grindcore
and crust punk
oriented. They played a few live shows across Sweden. They later started playing a brutal style of hardcore punk
. The more they improved their playing skills, the band shifted towards a more progressive style while still sticking to their Hardcore roots. They later decided on the name Burst. The band then began to take their music more seriously and decided to record demos. During this period they toured heavily. They eventually inked a deal with Melon Records. Their first two studio albums were released there. However, the band was not satisfied with the results and began to add more changes to their music. They released a few EPs after this.
In 2003, Burst released Prey On Life
through Relapse Records. This is the album that not only set the bands style but also gained them more popularity. This was because Relapse was a better-known label, having in its roster bands like Nile
and Mastodon
, as well as many well known bands in the metal community. The release was generally well received. By touring with Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon
and other bands, Burst began to slowly rise in popularity. Before writing their new album, they knew what direction they had to go. Instead of sticking to a formula that worked, they intended to push themselves even further. The result was Origo, which was praised by magazines such as Terrorizer, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! and saw the band becoming more popular than ever before.
Burst's new record, "Lazarus Bird", was recorded at Bohussound Studio in Kungälv, Sweden, and produced by Burst and Fredrik Reinedahl. Relapse Records
released the new album on September 16, 2008 in the United States
, September 19, 2008 in Germany
, and September 22, 2008 in the rest of Europe
. On July 30 Burst announced to break up as band after their fall tour 2009.
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band from Kristinehamn
Kristinehamn
Kristinehamn is a locality and the seat of Kristinehamn Municipality, Värmland County, Sweden with 17,836 inhabitants in 2005.- Geography :Kristinehamn is situated by the shores of lake Vänern...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. They were formed in 1993 by Jesper Liveröd, Linus Jägerskog and Patrik Hultin. Guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
s Robert Reinholdz and Jonas Rydberg joined the band a bit later. According to their label, they are considered to be one of Sweden's brightest metal prospects.http://shop.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10019
The band is known to add progressive elements to their hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
/metal music making them different from most of the other metalcore bands. Their vocals are a mixture of melodic vocals (Reinholdz) and screaming (Jägerskog). They are currently signed to Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
.
Burst were formed by a couple of friends for no real intention but to just make fast paced, heavy music. They were initially called Dislars. Their older music was more grindcore
Grindcore
Grindcore is an extreme genre of music that started in the early- to mid-1980s. It draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive music genres – including death metal, industrial music, noise and the more extreme varieties of hardcore punk....
and crust punk
Crust punk
Crust punk is a form of music influenced by anarcho-punk, hardcore punk and extreme metal. The style, which evolved in the mid-1980s in England, often has songs with dark and pessimistic lyrics that linger on political and social ills...
oriented. They played a few live shows across Sweden. They later started playing a brutal style of hardcore punk
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
. The more they improved their playing skills, the band shifted towards a more progressive style while still sticking to their Hardcore roots. They later decided on the name Burst. The band then began to take their music more seriously and decided to record demos. During this period they toured heavily. They eventually inked a deal with Melon Records. Their first two studio albums were released there. However, the band was not satisfied with the results and began to add more changes to their music. They released a few EPs after this.
In 2003, Burst released Prey On Life
Prey on Life
Prey on Life is the third full length album from Swedish progressive metal band Burst.-Track listing:# "Undoing "# "Iris"# "Sculpt the Lives"# "Rain"# "The Foe Sublime"# "Fourth Sun"# "Crystal Asunder"# "Vortex"# "Monument"...
through Relapse Records. This is the album that not only set the bands style but also gained them more popularity. This was because Relapse was a better-known label, having in its roster bands like Nile
Nile (band)
Nile is an American death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. Their music and lyrics are inspired by Ancient Egyptian/Near Eastern mysticism, history, religion, and art, as well as stories by H. P. Lovecraft.- History :...
and Mastodon
Mastodon (band)
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. The band is composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor...
, as well as many well known bands in the metal community. The release was generally well received. By touring with Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon
Mastodon (band)
Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1999. The band is composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor...
and other bands, Burst began to slowly rise in popularity. Before writing their new album, they knew what direction they had to go. Instead of sticking to a formula that worked, they intended to push themselves even further. The result was Origo, which was praised by magazines such as Terrorizer, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! and saw the band becoming more popular than ever before.
Burst's new record, "Lazarus Bird", was recorded at Bohussound Studio in Kungälv, Sweden, and produced by Burst and Fredrik Reinedahl. Relapse Records
Relapse Records
Relapse Records is an independent record label based in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. It was founded by Matthew F. Jacobson in 1990.-History:The label was started by Matthew F. Jacobson in August, 1990 in his parents' basement in Aurora, Colorado...
released the new album on September 16, 2008 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, September 19, 2008 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, and September 22, 2008 in the rest of Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. On July 30 Burst announced to break up as band after their fall tour 2009.
Last active lineup
- Linus Jägerskog – vocals
- Robert Reinholdz – guitar and vocals
- Jonas Rydberg – guitar
- Jesper Liveröd – bass (ex-NasumNasumNasum was a political Swedish band that played a mixture of grindcore and death metal. The band's name, meaning 'nose', was taken from the horror film Flesh for Frankenstein.-Biography:...
) - Patrik Hultin – drums
Past members
- Niklas Lundgren – guitar (1993–1997)
- Ronnie Källback – additional vocals (1993–1996)
- Mats Johansson – guitar (1997–1999)
EPs and split albums
- Burst (EP)Burst (EP)Burst is an EP released by Swedish progressive metal band Burst. The EP was self-released by Burst and recorded at Studio Zalt in March 1995 in Kristinehamn, Sweden.-Track listing:# "Illusion"# "I Fell"# "Passitivity"# "Wide Awake"# "Attempt"...
(1995) - Shadowcaster (EP)Shadowcaster (EP)Shadowcaster is an EP released by Swedish progressive metal band Burst. It was their second release.-Track listing:# “Condemnation ” –- 02:45# “Shadowcaster” – 02:27# “Soulscarred” – 03:06# “The Last Chapter” – 03:00...
(1996) - Forsaken, Not ForgottenForsaken, Not Forgotten"Forsaken, Not Forgotten" is a split single released by Swedish progressive metal band Burst and Lash Out.-Track listing:Burst Tracks:# “Forsaken, Not Forgotten”# “Corroded”Lash Out Track:# “Worlds Collide”...
(Split w. Lash Out) (1998) - In Coveting WaysIn Coveting WaysIn Coveting Ways is the third EP from Swedish progressive metal band Burst. It was also re-released in 2004 as a vinyl record with new artwork.-Track listing:# "Scavenger"# "Black But Shining"# "Paradise Regained"# "Ars Diavoli ”...
(EP) (2002) - Burnt by the Sun / Burst split (Split) (2003)
- Burst / The Ocean split (Split) (2005)
Full length albums
- Two FacedTwo FacedTwo Faced is the first full length studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Burst.-Track listing:# “Virgin Rebirth”# “Two-Faced”# “.... Is Isolation”# “Callous”# “The Curtain Falls”# “Crossbreed”# “Lifeline”# “Opened Wide”# “Repentance”...
(1998) - Conquest : WritheConquest : WritheConquest: Writhe is the second full length album from Swedish progressive metal band Burst.- Track listing :# "Sordid Leader"# "Juxtaposed"# "Conquest: Writhe"# "Promised Faith"# "Misconception”# "The World Denied"# "Nefarious"...
(2000) - Prey on LifePrey on LifePrey on Life is the third full length album from Swedish progressive metal band Burst.-Track listing:# "Undoing "# "Iris"# "Sculpt the Lives"# "Rain"# "The Foe Sublime"# "Fourth Sun"# "Crystal Asunder"# "Vortex"# "Monument"...
(2003) - Origo (2005)
- Lazarus BirdLazarus BirdLazarus Bird is the fifth full-length album by Swedish metalcore band Burst, released on September 16, 2008 by Relapse Records. It features lengthier songs than the albums before it, averaging 7.5 minutes per song...
(2008)