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| Name | Evergrey |
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| Landscape | yes |
| Background | group_or_band |
| Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genre | Progressive metal |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label | Steamhammer/SPV |
| Url | evergrey.net |
| Current members | Tom S. EnglundRikard ZanderMarcus JidellJohan NiemannHannes Van Dahl |
| Past members | Will ChandraDaniel NöjdDan BronellPatrick CarlssonSven KarlssonChristian RehnMichael HåkanssonFredrik LarssonHenrik DanhageJonas EkdahlJari Kainulainen |
Recreation Day is an album that covers many issues, ranging from death and mourning to general fear and sorrow, all of which contribute to a greater concept of re-creation of oneself. These ideas are explored from many different points of view, such as someone contemplating suicide ("As I Lie Bleeding"), mourners after a funeral ("I'm Sorry," a cover of Dilba Demirbag's hit), and dying people's looking back on their "unforgivable" sins ("Unforgivable"). "Unforgivable" also acted as a catalyst for the next album, (The Inner Circle), which dealt with the same two issues described in the song: religion and child abuse.
During summer 2006, Evergrey played at many festivals throughout Europe: among others, Sweden Rock Festival, Download Festival, Arvika Festival, Masters of Rock, Storsjöyran and Sziget Festival. From May 5 to May 30, the band toured the United States with In Flames, Nevermore and Throwdown. On September 15 they headlined Prog Power VII in Atlanta, Georgia.
On October 24, 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 latest studio album, 'Torn', in September 2008, continuing with their trademark lyrical themes of desperation and despair.Jari Kainulainen permanently filled the role on August 6, 2007, who also played Torn album bass lines
On May 8, 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 Avalanche 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 November 13, 2010 on Evergrey's blog contained dates for upcoming concerts as well as the confirmation of a new album on the 28th of February, 2011. The album will be called "Glorious Collision" and the artwork can be viewed from the homepage of their website.
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