Soreption is a technical death metal band from Sundsvall, Västernorrlands län, Sweden.[1][2] Formed in 2005, they are best known for their fast melodies and sharp, groovy riffs. They have released one EP and four full-length albums.

Soreption
OriginSweden
GenresTechnical death metal
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsUnique Leader, Sumerian
Members
  • Fredrik Söderberg
  • Tony Westermark
  • Rickard Persson
  • Ian Waye
Past members
  • Mikael Almgren
  • Kim Lantto
  • Anton Svedin

In 2014, after the release of their album Engineering The Void, bass player Rickard Persson left the band and was replaced by Mikael Almgren of technical metal band Terminal Function. In December 2016, guitarist Anton Svedin left the band and was replaced by current bassist Mikael Almgren. Kim Lantto of Facial Abuse and Festering Remains joined as the new bass player. In 2019, the song "A Mimic's Ignorance" appeared in the Netflix show On My Block .

In April 2022, the band announced their new album, Jord, would be released on June 10.[3]

Discography edit

Studio albums
  • Deterioration of Minds (2010)
  • Engineering the Void (2014)[4][5][6]
  • Monument of the End (2018)
  • Jord (2022)
EPs
  • Illuminate the Excessive (2007)

Band members edit

Current

  • Fredrik Söderberg – vocals (2005–present)
  • Tony Westermark – drums (2005–present)
  • Rickard Persson – bass (2005–2014, 2018–present)
  • Ian Waye – guitars (2023–present; touring 2022–2023)

Former

  • Mikael Almgren – guitars (2016–2021), bass (2014–2016)
  • Kim Lantto – bass (2016–2018)
  • Anton Svedin – guitars (2005–2016)

Former live/touring members

Timeline edit

References edit

  1. ^ Soreption. Masterful Magazine. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  2. ^ Soreption - Swedish Death Metal Militia Reveals New Lyric Video at Revolver. Movement Magazine. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  3. ^ "Soreption announce new album 'Jord', stream lead single". Lambgoat. April 19, 2022. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
  4. ^ Album Review: Soreption - Engineering the Void. Heavy Metal Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  5. ^ Album Review: Soreption – "Engineering the Void". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  6. ^ Albums by Soreption: Discography, songs, biography. Rate Your Music. Retrieved April 5, 2015.