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Biography : Ablaze My Sorrow

Ablaze My Sorrow was formed in the summer of 1993 by Magnus Carlsson (Guitar) and Martin Quist (Guitar/Vocals). Within a few weeks Anders Brorsson (Bass) and Fredrik Wenzel (Drums) joined the band. To complete the line-up.

In the fall of 1993 they released their debut demo "For Bravement We Cried". After the release of this demo, Fredrik Wenzel left the band. Shortly after Alex Bengtsson joined the band.

A couple of month passed by before they finally entered the Höök Studios to record the promo track "The Song Of The Dancing Sins". With his track the band showed where they were heading. Into a more aggressive yet melodic form of Death Metal.

In the end of 1994 No Fashion made their first contact with tha band, but nothing happened. So in January 1995 the band decided to once again enter the Höök Studio to record their second demo tape. This demo, which includes three tracks was simply entitled demo`95. These three tracks did also appear on their debut full length album "If Emotion Still Burns". After this demo Martin Quist decided to concentrate on his vocal duty only. And a new guitar player named Roger Johansson took over. At the same time the band signed for No Fashion Records.

During the summer of 1995 they entered Musik Maffian Studios in Varberg and recorded their debut full length album "If Emotion Still Burns". It contains eight tracks of aggressive, melodic and intense death metal. The front cover of "If Emotion Still Burns" was painted by Kristian Wåhlin. After the release of "If Emotion Still Burns", Roger Johansson left the band and where replaced by Dennie Linden. He found his place in the band directly.

During 1997 Ablaze My Sorrow went back to their rehearsal place to complete material for a new full length album. Shortly before the recording session of "The Plague, the bands second full length album, Martin Quist left the band and was replaced by Fredrik Arnesson. He was the perfect replacer.

With this new line-up they recorded during August and September`97 "The Plague" in Studiomega. The Plague includes eight tracks; The Truth Is Sold, Into The Land Of Dreams, Mournful Serenade, The Return Of The Mighty Raven, I Will Be Your God, Plague Of Mine, As the Dove Falls Torn Apart and Suicide. It is the most extreme, aggressive and intense death metal the band have done up to date. It have a great coverart made by P.Grön