Anders Fridén

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Anders Fridén (born March 25, 1973)[citation needed] is the lead vocalist of the Swedish bands In Flames and Passenger.

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[edit] Career

[edit] Early career

Fridén was the original lead vocalist for Dark Tranquillity, but left to join In Flames. Coincidentally Mikael Stanne had left In Flames (being only a session player) and switched from rhythm guitar to lead vocals in Dark Tranquillity, and the two essentially traded places. Anders was also the lead vocalist for another band known as Ceremonial Oath with future In Flames bandmate Jesper Strömblad.

[edit] 1995-present: In Flames

Fridén started with In Flames on the 1996 album The Jester Race. On Whoracle, Niklas Sundin(of Dark Tranquillity)wrote the lyrics following the original synopsis by Fridén. On the 1999 album Colony, Fridén composed the lyrics himself, though Sundin still assisted by translating his lyrics from Swedish to English. His lyrics have evolved from abstract themes such as astrology and fantasy, to more personal endeavours such as depression and inner struggles.

He is the vocalist for the band Passenger as a side project, but has stated recently that he now has very little time for the project, and it is on hold.[citation needed]

In addition to being a vocalist, Fridén is also a producer, with bands such as the German group Caliban to his credit.

Fridén has also done guest vocals on the album The Phantom Novels by the metal band Grievance. He appears on tracks: 2:) Atrocity Upon Deceptions, 4:) A Devil's Ryhme, and 5:) The Mask of Sin.

His look changed dramatically following the release of Reroute to Remain. His previously clean shaven look was replaced with a beard, and his long hair was put into dreadlocks. His vocal style has also changed, especially on the past two records, with his harsh death grunt being supplemented by more accessible, cleaner vocals which are usually aided by layers of backing vocals.

[edit] Personal life

[edit] Family life

He has a daughter named Agnes with Helena Lindsjö, his girlfriend.

[edit] Hobbies and interests

Anders is known to watch many DVDs. His favorite quote is, "The one with most DVDs when you die, wins."

[edit] External links

In Flames
Anders Fridén | Jesper Strömblad | Björn Gelotte | Peter Iwers | Daniel Svensson
Mikael Stanne | Henke Forss | Joakim Göthberg | Glenn Ljungström | Niklas Engelin | Anders Iwers | Martin Mathisen | Carl Näslund | Johann Larsson | Anders Jivarp | Daniel Erlandsson
Discography
Studio albums: Lunar Strain | The Jester Race | Whoracle | Colony | Clayman | Reroute to Remain | Soundtrack to Your Escape | Come Clarity
MCDs and EPs: Subterranean | Black-Ash Inheritance | Trigger
Live albums and DVDs: The Tokyo Showdown | Used and Abused: In Live We Trust
Singles: Cloud Connected | The Quiet Place


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