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Feared | |
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 Englund at the NAMM Show in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Members | |
| Past members | |
| Website | https://olaenglundshop.com/pages/feared |
Feared is a Swedish death metal band formed in Stockholm in 2007 by guitarist Ola Englund and vocalist Mario Santos-Ramos.[1] Known for their heavy, aggressive sound and technical proficiency, Feared's music incorporates elements of death metal, thrash metal, and groove metal. Their sound is heavily influenced by '90s American metal bands such as Pantera, Testament, and Machine Head[2], blending these influences with their own unique style. Ola Englund, the driving force behind the band, serves as the primary songwriter, guitarist, and producer. What began as a side project for Englund quickly gained momentum, leading to the release of multiple acclaimed albums and a dedicated following in the metal community.[3]
History
editFormation and Early Years (2007-2010)
editFeared was formed in 2007 by Ola Englund and Mario Santos-Ramos. The duo initially created music as a side project, with Englund handling the guitars and bass, and Santos-Ramos on vocals. In 2008, they released their first demo, which helped to establish their presence in the metal scene.[4]
Debut Album and Growing Popularity (2011-2012)
editIn 2010, Feared released their self-titled album, followed by their first official album "Rejects" in 2011. The album featured Mario Santos-Ramos on vocals and Ola Englund on guitars. Their unique blend of heavy and technical metal quickly gained them a dedicated following.
The following year, they released "Refeared," which included contributions from renowned drummer Kevin Talley. This album further solidified their reputation in the metal community.[4]
Continued Evolution and Critical Acclaim (2013-2017)
edit2013 saw the release of "Furor Incarnatus," featuring the core lineup of Mario Santos-Ramos (vocals), Ola Englund (guitars), Kevin Talley (drums), and Jocke Skog (bass). This album marked a significant point in their career, showcasing their technical abilities and depth of sound. Before this, they released the single "Possessed", adding to their growing repertoire.
In 2014, Feared participated in the split album "Elemental Nightmares - II", further expanding their presence in the metal scene.
In 2015, they released "Synder," followed by "Reborn" in 2016, and "Svart" in 2017. Each album demonstrated their evolving sound and ability to push the boundaries of metal.[4]
Return with "Song of the Dead" (2024)
editAfter a seven-year hiatus, Feared made a powerful comeback with their new single "Song of the Dead" in 2024. The track marks the band's first release since their 2017 album "Svart". Ola Englund, who had taken time away from his popular YouTube channel, expressed that the band's return was a long time coming.
“We’re finally after a lot of years ready to continue the journey of the band Feared, and we’re going back to basics in the style of how Mario and I wrote songs in the beginning. I don’t know why it took this long for us to get something out, but maybe we were waiting for the right song. Me and Mario have already worked out at least 6 more songs so expect more in the future. As for now, we just wanted to release something to keep it alive. 7 years is too long of a wait…”
Produced by Jocke Skog, "Song of the Dead" is an intense, in-your-face death metal track that showcases Englund's powerful guitar tones and Ramos' robust vocals. This release signals the band's renewed commitment to creating music and hints at more new material in the near future.[5][6]
Discography
edit| Title | Type | Year | Tracklist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demo 2008 | Demo | 2008 | Fall of Man (04:46), Godlike (06:44), Antisocial (04:04), One, Two, Three, WAR! (03:26), Me and My Sheep (00:59) | 19:59 |
| Feared | Full-length | 2010 | Fall of Man (04:46), Breaking the Cycle (04:34), Antisocial (04:05), Our Dying World (04:58), One, Two, Three, WAR! (03:26), My Last Line (04:45), Daddy's Girl (04:57), Bullied (07:22), A Regret (03:29) | 42:22 |
| Rejects | Full-length | 2011 | Lords Resistance Army (04:09), Worldeater (03:44), Changes (03:57), Four (05:03), Grmph! (01:13), Godlike (05:33), Euthanasian Bliss (04:03), Ending of Life (04:16), OCD (04:55), The Bridge (03:51), The Morgue (06:09) | 46:53 |
| Refeared | Full-length | 2012 | Fall of Man (05:12), Breaking the Cycle (04:32), Antisocial (03:59), Our Dying World (04:55), One, Two, Three, WAR! (03:23), My Last Line (04:43), Daddy's Girl (04:59), Bullied (07:23), A Regret (03:27) | 42:33 |
| Possessed | Single | 2013 | Possessed (02:58) | 02:58 |
| Furor Incarnatus | Full-length | 2013 | Live in You (04:22), Breathing Failure (02:56), Psycho Logic (02:42), Vintersol (03:18), Possessed (02:58), Satan (04:06), Warbound (03:52), Devil in White (03:45), Neverlasting (03:48), Impending Doom (03:52), Forever Old (05:02), End (01:38) | 42:19 |
| Vinter | Full-length | 2013 | Sun Awake (01:20), Needle Effect (03:41), Your God (03:36), Hate Is Everything (03:11), Mass Destruction (03:58), Erased (04:22), Huldra (04:20), Invidia (03:37), Mylingen (02:44), My Shadow World (04:35), Vinter (03:53) | 39:17 |
| Elemental Nightmares - II | Split | 2014 | Side A Feared - Rising Up (03:19), Montecharge - 12mg/h (03:52)
Side B Dead River Runs Dry - Blood Colossus (04:05), Satyros - Mother of Most (04:46) |
16:02 |
| Synder | Full-length | 2015 | Synder (01:23), Your Demise (03:08), Of Iron and Ashes (03:57), Caligula (03:25), My Grief, My Sorrow (04:06), Dygder (01:37), By Silent Screaming (05:56), Wolf at the End of the World (03:36), My Own Redemption (04:03), Dying Day (02:46), War Feeding War (04:25), The Narcissist (04:50), Godless Devotion (05:09) | 48:21 |
| Reborn | Full-length | 2016 | Disc 1 Opening Scene (00:49), Fall of Man (04:07), World Eater (03:36), Lords Resistance Army (04:50), Our Dying World (04:02), The Morgue (06:03)
Disc 2 The Turn (00:15), Breaking the Cycle (04:48), My Last Line (04:54), Changes (03:54), Ocd (05:11), The Bridge (03:59) |
46:28 |
| Svart | Full-length | 2017 | När allt blir svart (01:05), King of the Dead (03:42), Hate Mantra (02:46), My Next (03:23), In i dimman (01:04), Your Black Is My White (03:15), Engines of Death (03:23), The Mare (03:58), Blodspår (02:20) | 24:56 |
| Song of the Dead | Single | 2024 | Song of the Dead (01:57) | 01:57 |
Band members
editCurrent members
edit- Ola Englung – Guitars, Bass (2007–present)
- Mario Santos-Ramos – Vocals (2007–present)
- Kevin Talley – Drums (2013–present)
- Jocke Skog – Bass (2013–present)
References
edit- ^ "Feared - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Feared: Le emozioni del Death (Ola Englund, guitars)". www.metal.it. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Feared". olaenglundshop.com. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b c Thorley, Andy (2016-04-30). "Featured Band: Feared". Maximum Volume Music. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ Keenan, Hesher (2024-02-21). "Ola Englund's Feared is Back After Seven Years with "Song of The Dead"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ EvilG (2024-02-23). "Feared Returns with Their First Single in 7 Years: "Song of The Dead"". Metal-Rules.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b "Feared - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ "Feared - complete achievements". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
- ^ a b "Feared | Discography, Members". Metal Kingdom. Retrieved 2024-07-30.