Dead by April

Dead by April

Dead by April is a Swedish metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 2007. Their sound is described in the supplied information as modern metal, and they are also associated with alternative metal, electronicore, melodic death metal, melodic metalcore and metalcore. The group is signed to Spinefarm Records and has been active since 2007.

Early releases and local activity

The band issues a demo in 2007 and another in 2008. Both recordings circulate on peer-to-peer sites, and during this period the group also plays local venues around Gothenburg. One song from the demo period, Falling Behind, is released as a radio single.

Breakthrough and first album

In 2008, Dead by April receives two Best Newcomer awards, one from Swedish Pop Awards and one from Bandit Rock Awards. Their first single, Losing You, appears on the band’s MySpace page and gains wider attention after being used as background music for Expedition Robinson 2009. The band’s self-titled debut album, Dead by April, follows in 2009 and contains 13 tracks, including 11 remastered demo songs and two new recordings.

Singles and lineup

After the debut album, the band announces Angels of Clarity as a UK-only single and What Can I Say as a second Swedish single. The lineup information given for the group includes Christopher Kristensen, with earlier and additional members across vocals, guitars, bass and drums including Christoffer Andersson, Zandro Santiago, Marcus Wesslén, Alexander Svenningson and Pontus Hjelm. Former members listed are Jimmie Strimell, Johan Olsson, Henric Carlsson and Johan Eskilsson, and session musicians include Jonas Ekdahl and Joel Nilsson.