Histor… Read Full Bio ↴Evergrey is a Swedish progressive metal band from Gothenburg.
History
Evergrey was formed in 1993 in Gothenburg by guitarist/vocalist Tom S. Englund as a progressive power metal band, in contrast to the melodic death metal that Gothenburg is known for. Since then, the band's lyrics have always been of the darker sort, and the same can be said of the band's imagery. After finding a stable lineup, The Dark Discovery was recorded in 1996 and released in 1998, and Solitude, Dominance, Tragedy was recorded and released in 1999. While those two albums dealt with a variety of ideas, In Search of Truth (2001) and Recreation Day (2003) are concept albums, the latter album dealing with issues such as contemplating suicide ("As I Lie Here Bleeding"), mourners after a funeral ("I'm Sorry", a cover of Dilba Demirbag's hit), and dying people looking back on their "unforgivable" sins ("Unforgivable"). "Unforgivable" also acted as a catalyst for the next album, The Inner Circle (2004), which expanded on the issues described in the song: cults, religion and child abuse.
On 4 April 2006, Evergrey released their sixth studio album, Monday Morning Apocalypse. It debuted at No. 6 in Sweden.
Later that year, Evergrey played at many festivals throughout Europe: among others, Sweden Rock Festival, Download Festival, Arvika Festival, Masters of Rock, Storsjöyran and Sziget Festival. From 5 to 30 May, the band toured the United States with In Flames, Nevermore and Throwdown. On 15 September, they headlined Prog Power VII in Atlanta, Georgia.
On 24 October 2006, Evergrey started a new European tour. They were supported by fellow Swedish death metal band Avatar, and they visited Germany, Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Sweden.
Evergrey released their seventh studio album, Torn, in September 2008, continuing with their trademark lyrical themes of desperation and despair. Jari Kainulainen permanently filled the role on 6 August 2007, who also played bass on Torn.
On 8 May 2008, Evergrey announced that they had signed a deal with Steamhammer/SPV. This included the release of their new album and the entire back catalogue. It also was announced that the new album, Torn, would be released early in September 2008. As the deal includes the band's entire back catalog, there is the possibility of re-releases of previous Evergrey albums with the inclusion of added bonus material.
In July 2008, Swedish/Danish band Amaranthe announced that keyboardist Rikard Zander, along with In Flames bassist Peter Iwers, would make a guest appearance on their upcoming album.
In May 2010, it was announced that Jonas Ekdahl, Henrik Danhage and Jari Kainulainen have all left Evergrey by mutual decision because of problems with the band members interacting with each other. They called it quits as to not ruin the friendship they all have with each other.
An article posted on 13 November 2010 on Evergrey's blog contained dates for upcoming concerts as well as the confirmation of a new album titled Glorious Collision on 28 February 2011.
Via Facebook posts in November 2013, while writing the next Evergrey album due for release in 2014, the band first confirmed that drummer Hannes Van Dahl would be leaving the band to join Sabaton full-time, and then due to "problems working together" guitarist Marcus Jidell would also be leaving.
In August 2014, the release of the music video for "King of Errors" from the forthcoming Hymns for the Broken revealed that Henrik Danhage and Jonas Ekdahl had returned to the band. Hymns for the Broken was released in September 2014. The band released two more albums after that, The Storm Within in 2016 and The Atlantic in 2019. Those three albums were mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen and form a conceptual trilogy.
Evergrey's twelfth studio album, Escape of the Phoenix, was released on 26 February 2021.
On 26 August 2021 Evergrey announced they signed a new deal with Napalm Records and are already working on a new album.
On 24 February 2022 Evergrey announced the release of their thirteenth studio album, A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament), which was released on Napalm Records on 20 May 2022.
On 23 October 2023 Evergrey announced the release of From Dark Discoveries To Heartless Portraits, a compilation album to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band's formation, released on 15 December 2023.
On April 12th, 2024, the band released a new single, "Falling from the Sun", coinciding with the announcement of their newest album Theories of Emptiness, which released on June 7th, 2024. On May 15th, it was announced that drummer Jonas Ekdahl would be stepping down as drummer for the band due to having more interest in production and mixing than drumming. Simen Sandnes joined as drummer.
Albums
The Dark Discovery (1998)
Solitude, Dominance, Tragedy (1999)
In Search of Truth (2001)
Recreation Day (2003)
The Inner Circle (2004)
Monday Morning Apocalypse (2006)
Torn (2008)
Glorious Collision (2011)
Hymns for the Broken (2014)
The Storm Within (2016)
The Atlantic (2019)
Escape Of The Phoenix (2021)
A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament) (2022)
Theories of Emptiness (2024)
Mark of the Triangle
Evergrey Lyrics
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Try to recall try to remember
What night brought upon me this time
There it is I've seen it before recognise the shape
I'm scarred but not sore
Recognise the shape i recognise the shape
I've been marked by the triangle
Lost beyond control
And I
I try to find a reason
But here I am a hollow soul
Here I am
I've been marked by the triangle
The night has come
It brings the fear
It's never-ending everlasting
What was that sound
Is somebody here
I can sense their presence
The room is getting colder
Screams for answers
Lost beyond control
And I
I try to find a reason
But here I am a hollow soul
Here I am
I've been marked by the triangle
[solo englund / danhage]
It's getting harder to breath
Please go away
You've already taken my dignity
And what more could you possibly need
The darkness is gone
It's day...
Screams for answers
Lost beyond control
And I
I can't find a reason
So here I am a hollow soul
Here I am
I've been marked by the triangle
"Mark of the Triangle" is a powerful song by the Swedish progressive metal band Evergrey. The lyrics revolve around a haunting experience, possibly a nightmare or a traumatizing event that has left the singer scarred and marked. The triangle signifies a mysterious symbol that is associated with the event, and it is not clear what the triangle represents exactly or what kind of power it holds. The song speaks of the fear and confusion that the singer experiences as he tries to make sense of the situation and find a reason for what happened.
The opening lines of the song suggest that the day has begun, but the singer is still haunted by the events of the night before. He tries to remember what happened and recognize the shape of the symbol that was imprinted on him. He is scarred but not sore, meaning that the pain of the physical experience has subsided, but the emotional scars remain. The screams for answers and the feeling of being lost beyond control indicate that the singer is struggling to come to terms with what happened to him. Despite his efforts, he cannot find a reason for it, and he becomes a hollow soul, devoid of purpose and meaning.
The solo guitar interlude in the middle of the song provides a moment of reflection and introspection. It highlights the intensity of the emotions that the singer is feeling and the depth of his trauma. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has survived the experience and moved on, but he is forever marked by it. The triangle has left a permanent imprint on him, and he can never forget what happened to him.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is back again the day is here
The day has come and sunlight shines once more
Try to recall try to remember
I attempt to recollect the events of the previous night
What night brought upon me this time
I wonder what terrible fate I have suffered on this particular night
There it is I've seen it before recognise the shape
I see a familiar symbol that has appeared in the past and recognize its form
I'm scarred but not sore
I bear wounds from the ordeal but do not physically feel them
Recognise the shape i recognise the shape
I am familiar with and recognize the symbol presented to me
I've been marked by the triangle
The symbol I have seen is a sign that I have been marked by the triangle
Screams for answers
I cry out for explanations
Lost beyond control
I feel utterly overwhelmed and powerless
And I
Despite the chaos around me, I
I try to find a reason
attempt to find an explanation for the mysterious events that have occurred
But here I am a hollow soul
Despite my efforts, I feel empty and devoid of answers
Here I am
I am present and alive, despite my suffering
The night has come
Once again, darkness has fallen upon me
It brings the fear
I feel a sense of dread and anxiety
It's never-ending everlasting
The fear and darkness are seemingly endless and unyielding
What was that sound
I hear a noise and try to identify its source
Is somebody here
I suspect that another presence may be with me
I can sense their presence
I feel the energy of another entity nearby
The room is getting colder
The temperature of the room seems to be dropping
It's getting harder to breath
My ability to breathe is compromised under the weight of my experiences
Please go away
I implore whatever presence is with me to leave
You've already taken my dignity
I feel violated and powerless, as if something has already stripped me of my pride and honor
And what more could you possibly need
I wonder what more I have to offer my tormentor, as I feel I have nothing left to give
The darkness is gone
Finally, the darkness lifts and light returns
It's day...
The sun is shining and a new day has begun
I can't find a reason
Despite my quest for answers, I am still unable to find any explanations
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HENRIK DANHAGE, MICHAEL CARL HAKANSSON, PATRIK CARLSSON, TOMAS ENGLUND
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