Hagen is the ultimate meltdown of ancient Swedish folklore and modern Metal. It's a collision at full speed which provides a violent and powerful impact. Suddenly the silent beauty of the mighty woods arises and you find yourself floating into the mist, surrounded by elves and trolls.

It all started back in 1996 when bass player Hans Rosén asked his brother Anders Rosén to play his fiddle through a cheap guitar effect box. It was a funny and funky experience and they decided to pick out some folk tunes and make hard rock of them. One of their first decisions was that they didn't want to just put rock accompaniment to folk tunes, they wanted to achieve a wedding between the styles.

Shortly after, Per Nilsson joined the two brothers. Per is one of Swedens most promising guitar players with a modern approach to rock.

Next man to join was keyboard player Hans Lundin who played Hammond, mellotron, synthesizers and also sang in the Swedish legendary symphonic group Kaipa.

Fifth man to get onboard was singer Michael Ohlsson whose singing and writing is definitely of his own hard rock brew. A voice which has to be heard.

Finally, the highly talented drummer Patrik Jansson joined and made the group complete. A drummer with a great heart for the music and a fantastic technique.

Hagen was born!

Source : http://www.hagen.nu/