“Metal can be very dark and very aggressive, it can sound evil and brutal, and if you aren’t into it, it can seem totally dark if you’re experiencing it for the first time. But for people like us, people who live with the music, all that stuff is part of it, and the music actually becomes very uplifting. It’s exciting and empowering." - Johannes Eckerström (Kerrang-February 13, 2026) Photo: Stu Garneys



















