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SCAR SYMMETRY
CURRENT NAME	Scar Symmetry
FORMER NAMES	-
ORIGIN	Sweden
STATUS	Active
FORMED IN	2004
LABEL	Nuclear Blast
GENRE	Death metal; Thrash metal
STYLE	-
LYRICAL THEME	-
BAND ADDED	2005-06-22, 00:00
LAST UPDATE	2008-10-20, 04:34

Band biography

Scar Symmetry, swedish melodic death metal.

SCAR SYMMETRY was formed in 2004 when Jonas Kjellgren (Carnal Forge, Centinex, World Below), Henrik Ohlsson (Theory In Practice, Mutant, Altered Aeon), Per Nilsson (Altered Aeon), Christian Älvestam (Unmoored, Incapacity, Torchbearer) and Kenneth Seil decided to put together a brand new constellation that would express a fresh and heavy form of catchy death metal without any boundaries whatsoever. The band wanted to incorporate huge synthesizers into the music, along with blazing vituoso guitar soloing, which would all be backed up with complex but catchy rhythms and every style of singing known to metal in general.

In April 2004 SCAR SYMMETRY recorded a demo of the song "Seeds of Rebellion", which caught the interest of Cold Records, and very soon a recording contract was inked. A period of intense songwriting followed. In July the same year SCAR SYMMETRY entered the Black Lounge studio (Centinex, Incapacity) to start the recording of the debut album "Symmetric in Design", an album that would showcase 12 songs of excellent musicianship and outstanding songwriting. After 3 months in the studio the album was finally finished and scheduled for a February 2005 release. Songs like "Veil Of Illusions" and "2012, The Demise Of The 5th Sun" display an incredibly heavy side of the band, while "Chaosweaver" and "Dominion" bring forth a considerably higher tempo without losing any of the intricate harmony structures. The lyrics delve deep into the human subconscious, attempting to resurrect imagination and awe in the listener, which is also reflected in the brilliant album artwork designed by Pär Johansson (pjillustrations).

Brace yourself! Because SCAR SYMMETRY will leave scars, symmetric in design!

"Symmetric In Design" will be released on February 07, 2005 through Metal Blade Records!

In June 2005 the band signed a new contract with the German leading metal label Nuclear Blast.

Current members Add - Fetch
Kenneth Seil	2004-	Bass
Henrik Ohlsson	2004-	Drums	See also Altered Aeon, Diabolical, Mutant, Theory In Practice
Jonas Kjellgren	2004-	Guitars	See also Absence, the, Carnal Forge, Centinex, Dellamorte, Incapacity, World Below
Per Nilsson	2004-	Guitars	See also Absence, the, Altered Aeon, Storyteller, The, World Below

Former members Add - Fetch
Christian Älvestam	2004-2008	Vocals	See also Angel Blake, Incapacity, Solar Dawn, Torchbearer, Unmoored, Zonaria

Session musicians Add - Fetch

Unknown / none

Buy Scar Symmetry albums

Official releases Add
2005	Symmetric In Design 9.5 / 10 Read our review here	Cold Records
2006	Pitch Black Progress 9 / 10 Read our review here	Nuclear Blast
2008	Holographic Universe 7.5 / 10 Read our review here	Nuclear Blast

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