Evergrey

Evergrey is a Swedish progressive metal band from Gothenburg, formed in 1993 by guitarist and vocalist Tom S. Englund and guitarist Dan Bronell. The band was established as a progressive power metal act, differing from the melodic death metal style commonly associated with the Gothenburg music scene. Evergrey's lyrical themes and visual presentation have consistently focused on darker subject matter. After establishing a stable lineup, the band recorded its debut album, "The Dark Discovery", in 1996, which was released in 1998. This was followed by "Solitude, Dominance, Tragedy" in 1999. While these early releases explored a range of themes, the subsequent albums "In Search of Truth" (2001) and "Recreation Day" (2003) were structured as concept albums. "Recreation Day" addressed themes including suicide, mourning, and reflection on past actions, with songs such as "As I Lie Here Bleeding