Divinefire
Encyclopedia
Divinefire is a Christian
Symphonic
Power metal
group founded in the spring of 2004 by Finnish guitarist Jani Stefanovic, and Swedish singer Christian Liljegren
. Liljegren is the former frontman of the band Narnia
.
The group signed a contract with King Records, in Japan
and proceeded to release their first album, Glory Thy Name
on December 18, 2004. One month later it was released in Western countries by Rivel Records, Christian Liljegren's label.
Their style mixes power metal
with both melodic and aggressive elements.
They have also had many special guest musicians on their albums. Among them have been Carl Johan Grimmark
of Narnia and Eric Clayton of Saviour Machine
.
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
Symphonic
Symphonic metal
Symphonic metal is a term used to describe heavy metal music that has symphonic elements; that is, elements that are either borrowed from classical music or, as with progressive rock music, create a style reminiscent of it, e.g...
Power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
group founded in the spring of 2004 by Finnish guitarist Jani Stefanovic, and Swedish singer Christian Liljegren
Christian Liljegren
Per Christian Liljegren, is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the Swedish Christian melodic power metal band Narnia.Liljegren is also the frontman of the metal bands Audiovision, Divinefire, Flagship, and Wisdom Call...
. Liljegren is the former frontman of the band Narnia
Narnia (band)
Narnia is a Christian neo-classical progressive power metal band founded by guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark and singer Christian Liljegren. The band formed in Sweden in 1996. Their album themes heavily reference The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis....
.
The group signed a contract with King Records, in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
and proceeded to release their first album, Glory Thy Name
Glory Thy Name
Glory Thy Name is the debut album by the Divinefire.The Japanese version contains the bonus song "Free Like An Eagle".-Track listing:#"From Death To Life" - 1:49#"The World's On Fire" - 4:09#"Never Surrender" - 6:03#"The Sign" - 5:07...
on December 18, 2004. One month later it was released in Western countries by Rivel Records, Christian Liljegren's label.
Their style mixes power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
with both melodic and aggressive elements.
They have also had many special guest musicians on their albums. Among them have been Carl Johan Grimmark
Carl Johan Grimmark
Carl Johan Grimmark is a Christian guitarist born in Gothenburg, Sweden October 14, 1977. He has appeared with several influential Christian metal bands including Narnia, Saviour Machine, and Rob Rock. He recently joined the band Beautiful Sin in 2006. He also has been a special guest guitarist on...
of Narnia and Eric Clayton of Saviour Machine
Saviour Machine
Saviour Machine is an American Christian metal band that formed in 1989. They have released five studio albums and two live albums on Frontline and subsequently on MCM Music, distributed through Massacre Records...
.
Current members
- Jani StefanovicJani StefanovicJani Stefanovic is a guitarist and drummer born 23, May 1979. Jani started playing around the age of 13–14 years old.-Current Bands:*Divinefire*Miseration*Essence of Sorrow *Mehida *The Few Against Many*The Weakening...
– drum programming, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Christian LiljegrenChristian LiljegrenPer Christian Liljegren, is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist for the Swedish Christian melodic power metal band Narnia.Liljegren is also the frontman of the metal bands Audiovision, Divinefire, Flagship, and Wisdom Call...
– vocals - Germán Pascual – vocals
Guest musicians
- Pontus Norgren
- Thomas Vikström
- Fredrik Sjöholm
- Carl Johan GrimmarkCarl Johan GrimmarkCarl Johan Grimmark is a Christian guitarist born in Gothenburg, Sweden October 14, 1977. He has appeared with several influential Christian metal bands including Narnia, Saviour Machine, and Rob Rock. He recently joined the band Beautiful Sin in 2006. He also has been a special guest guitarist on...
- Eric Clayton
- Hubertus Liljegren
Studio albums
- Glory Thy NameGlory Thy NameGlory Thy Name is the debut album by the Divinefire.The Japanese version contains the bonus song "Free Like An Eagle".-Track listing:#"From Death To Life" - 1:49#"The World's On Fire" - 4:09#"Never Surrender" - 6:03#"The Sign" - 5:07...
(2004) - HeroHero (Divinefire album)-Track listing:#"Resurrection" - 1:56#"Secret Weapon" - 4:36#"Divinefire" - 4:31#"Hero" - 3:46#"United as One" - 4:57#"Leaving the Shadows" - 4:46#"Open your Eyes" - 4:24#"New Beginning" - 4:21#"Cryptic Passages" - 5:20...
(2005) - Into a New DimensionInto a New Dimension-Track listing:#"Vision of the New Dawn" - 1:44#"Passion & Fire" - 5:02#"Time's Running Out" - 3:29#"Into a New Dimension" - 3:44#"Facing the Liar" - 4:18#"Live or Die" - 4:06#"Alive" - 4:21#"All for One" - 4:31#"The Final Victory" - 5:09...
(2006) - FarewellFarewell (Divinefire album)-Track listing::# "Calling The World" 02:12# "Unity" 04:27# "You Will Never Walk Away" 04:14# "Pass The Flame" 04:50# "Grow And Follow" 04:46# "My Roots Are Strong In You" 04:22# "King Of Kings" 04:24# "Heal Me" 12:22# "Farewell" 02:17...
(2008) - Eye Of The StormEye Of The Storm (Divinefire album)Eye of the Storm is an album by Divinefire.-Track listing:#"Time For Salvation" 4:35#"Hold On" 4:00#"Unchain My Soul" 4:03#"Bright Morning Star" 4:45#"To Love And Forgive" 6:57#"Even At My Lowest Point" 4:19#"Send Me Out" 3:25...
(2011)
External links
- http://www.divinefire.net/
- Divinefire at MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Rivel Records