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| origin = [[Falun]], Sweden |
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| genre = [[Power metal]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] |
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| spinoff_of = [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]] |
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| years_active = 2012–present |
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| label = [[Despotz Records]], [[Napalm Records]] |
| label = [[Despotz Records|Despotz]], [[Napalm Records|Napalm]] |
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| associated_acts = [[Astral Doors]], [[Lion's Share (band)|Lion's Share]], [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]] |
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| current_members = Daniel Mullback<br />Daniel Mÿhr<br />Petrus Granar<br />Thorbjörn Englund |
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| past_members = [[Nils Patrik Johansson]]<br />Oskar Montelius<br />Stefan Eriksson<br />Rikard Sundén<br />Kelly Sundown Carpenter |
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| past_members = [[Nils Patrik Johansson]]<br />Oskar Montelius<br />Stefan Eriksson<br />Rikard Sundén |
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'''Civil War''' is a [[power metal]] band from [[Falun]], |
'''Civil War''' is a Swedish [[power metal]] band from [[Falun]], formed in 2012 by several former members of [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]]. The band adopted the same lyrical themes of war and historical battles that were characteristic of Sabaton. However, unlike Sabaton, many of Civil War's songs focus on American history and conflicts, whereas Sabaton's songs are primarily about European history and conflicts. |
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==History== |
== History == |
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⚫ | In April 2012, guitarists Rikard Sundén and Oskar Montelius, drummer Daniel Mullback, and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]], of which they had been the founding members. They soon teamed up with [[Astral Doors]] vocalist [[Nils Patrik Johansson]] and soon bassist Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson was recruited to form the band's lineup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=16892|title=Sabaton – Ex-Members Form New Band|work=metalstorm.net|date=25 May 2012|accessdate=25 August 2019}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Initially signed to [[Despotz Records]], the band released a self-titled EP in October 2012, and then immediately began working on their full-length debut album. ''The Killer Angels'' was released in June 2013, and reached Gold status in Sweden only two months later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/civil-wars-the-killer-angels-certified-gold-in-sweden|title=CIVIL WAR's 'The Killer Angels' Certified Gold In Sweden|date=9 September 2013|work=blabbermouth.net|accessdate=16 September 2016}}</ref> At the same time, the band began playing live shows at various festivals in Sweden, and went on their first tour of Europe in February 2014. Guitarist Petrus Granar was added to the lineup as a seventh full-time member. |
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⚫ | In April 2012, guitarists Rikard Sundén and Oskar Montelius, drummer Daniel Mullback, and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band [[Sabaton (band)|Sabaton]], of which they had been the founding members. They soon teamed up with [[Astral Doors]] vocalist [[Nils Patrik Johansson]] and soon bassist Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson was recruited to form the band's lineup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=16892|title=Sabaton |
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⚫ | Initially signed to [[Despotz Records]], the band released a self-titled EP in October 2012, and then immediately began working on their full |
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⚫ | The band then signed a deal with [[Napalm Records]] and began working on their second studio album, titled ''[[Gods and Generals (album)|Gods and Generals]]'', which was released in May 2015. Shortly before the release of the first single from the album, ''Bay of Pigs'', the band announced that Oskar Montelius and Stefan Eriksson had both left Civil War. Rather than search for replacements, the band decided to continue as a five-piece.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grande-rock.com/news/civil-war-part-ways-guitarist-oskar-montelius-bassist-stefan-pizza-eriksson|title=Civil War part ways with guitarist Oskar Montelius & bassist Stefan Pizza Eriksson|work=grande-rock.com|date=7 March 2015|accessdate=22 August 2019}}</ref> |
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=== ''The Last Full Measure'' and new vocalist (2016–2018) === |
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⚫ | The band later released their third album, titled ''[[The Last Full Measure (album)|The Last Full Measure]]'' which was released in November 2016. Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson departed the band a month later. The rest of the band members held open auditions for a new vocalist, finally settling on Kelly Sundown Carpenter, who was announced as the band's new vocalist on 9 February 2017. |
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⚫ | The band then signed a deal with [[Napalm Records]] and began working on their second studio album, titled ''Gods and Generals'', which was released |
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===''The Last Full Measure'' and new vocalist (2016-2018)=== |
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⚫ | On 1 August 2019, Mullback, Mÿhr, and Sundén rejoined Sabaton for the band's 20th-anniversary show at [[Wacken Open Air]]. For the show, the band headlined both main stages at the same time, with the current Sabaton lineup taking the "Faster" stage, while Mullback, Mÿhr, and Sundén taking the "Harder" stage with Thobbe Englund.<ref>{{Cite web|last=András Melles|date=2 August 2019|title=Sabaton is Faster and Harder: special 20th anniversary show at Wacken 2019|url=https://festileaks.com/2019/08/sabaton-is-faster-and-harder-special-20th-anniversary-show-at-wacken-2019/|access-date=18 November 2020|website=Festileaks.com|language=en-US}}</ref> On 2 August 2019, the band released the first song with Carpenter on vocals, "Dead Man's Glory".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hairbandheaven.rocks/single-post/2019/08/17/CIVIL-WAR-Stream-New-Single-Dead-Mans-Glory|title=CIVIL WAR Stream New Single "Dead Man's Glory"|date=17 August 2019}}</ref> The single featured fellow ex-Sabaton guitarist Thobbe Englund on lead guitar. They later announced on their website that they will soon start recording their fourth album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.civilwar.se/news/|title=Civil War – News|work=civilwar.se|accessdate=22 August 2019}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The band later released their third album, titled ''The Last Full Measure'' which was released |
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On 12 March 2021 the band announced that Thobbe Englund has replaced Rikard Sunden. Sunden had been charged and convicted in a Swedish court of sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl, as well as of possession of child pornography.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/former-sabaton-guitarist-rikard-sunden-convicted-of-child-sex-abuse-possession-of-child-pornography | title=Former Sabaton guitarist Rikard Sundén convicted of child sex abuse, possession of child pornography | date=9 April 2021 }}</ref> Sundén, who changed his legal name to Johan Andersson, has separated from his wife, Sigrid. |
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On 24 May 2021. It is revealed in the band's Instagram page that Oskar Montelius will be making a guest appearance on backing vocals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Civil War on Instagram: "Back in the studio with a special guest! 🤘😎🤘 #backingvocals"|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CPOPfxHJN38/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/civilwarofficial/2580067790264524284 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |url-access=registration|access-date=24 May 2021|website=Instagram|language=en}}{{cbignore}}</ref> This is Montelius' 1st recording with the band since leaving in 2015. |
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On 12th of March 2021 the band announced that Thobbe Englund has replaced Rikard Sunden and that more news about the next album will be revealed soon. |
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On 7 April 2022, the band's fourth studio album ''Invaders'' was announced to be released on 17 June, with the title track released as a single on the same day. |
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On 9 February 2024. It was announced that Thobbe has rejoined Sabaton after guitarist Tommy Johansson announced he left the group.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Hv2IzqxN7/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Englund posted on Civil War's Instagram page that he will still be active with Civil War, making him the only member to be active in both Sabaton and Civil War.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/C3LNP90i5sv/?img_index=1 |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> |
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On 2 April 2024, the band announced the departure of vocalist Kelly ''Sundown'' Carpenter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Civil War on Facebook: "Kelly is parting ways with Civil War!" |url=https://www.facebook.com/Civilwarsweden/posts/pfbid0jQ68XzMK7NUUFxfTw3RpPMHjjiCxFXSMmqJzP2HiG1cuX2ngQz6CVfdiW1Bsriisl |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |
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== Discography == |
== Discography == |
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'''Extended Plays''' |
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'''Studio albums''' |
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*2015: ''[[Gods and Generals (album)|Gods and Generals]]'' |
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*2022: ''Invaders'' |
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'''Singles''' |
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* 2019: Dead Man's Glory |
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==Personnel== |
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== Personnel == |
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*Daniel Mullback — drums, backing vocals <small>(2012–present)</small> |
*Daniel Mullback — drums, backing vocals <small>(2012–present)</small> |
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*Daniel Mÿhr — keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2012–present)</small> |
*Daniel Mÿhr — keyboards, backing vocals <small>(2012–present)</small> |
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*Petrus Granar — guitars, backing vocals <small>(2014–present)</small> bass <small>(2015–present)</small> |
*Petrus Granar — guitars, backing vocals <small>(2014–present)</small>, bass <small>(2015–present)</small> |
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*Thobbe Englund — guitars <small>(2021–present)</small> |
*Thobbe Englund — guitars <small>(2021–present)</small> |
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*[[Nils Patrik Johansson]] — lead vocals <small>(2012–2016)</small> |
*[[Nils Patrik Johansson]] — lead vocals <small>(2012–2016)</small> |
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*Oskar Montelius — guitars, backing vocals <small>(2012–2015)</small> |
*Oskar Montelius — guitars, backing vocals <small>(2012–2015)</small> |
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*Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson — bass <small>(2012–2015)</small> |
*Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson — bass <small>(2012–2015)</small> |
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===Timeline=== |
=== Timeline === |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.civilwar.se/ Official |
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* [https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Civil_War Civil War on Encyclopedia Metallum] |
* [https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Civil_War Civil War on Encyclopedia Metallum] |
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Background information | |
Origin | Falun, Sweden |
Genres | Power metal, heavy metal |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Despotz, Napalm |
Spinoff of | Sabaton |
Members | Daniel Mullback Daniel Mÿhr Petrus Granar Thorbjörn Englund |
Past members | Nils Patrik Johansson Oskar Montelius Stefan Eriksson Rikard Sundén Kelly Sundown Carpenter |
Website | www |
Civil War is a Swedish power metal band from Falun, formed in 2012 by several former members of Sabaton. The band adopted the same lyrical themes of war and historical battles that were characteristic of Sabaton. However, unlike Sabaton, many of Civil War's songs focus on American history and conflicts, whereas Sabaton's songs are primarily about European history and conflicts.
History
[edit]Formation and The Killer Angels (2012–2014)
[edit]In April 2012, guitarists Rikard Sundén and Oskar Montelius, drummer Daniel Mullback, and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band Sabaton, of which they had been the founding members. They soon teamed up with Astral Doors vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson and soon bassist Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson was recruited to form the band's lineup.[1]
Initially signed to Despotz Records, the band released a self-titled EP in October 2012, and then immediately began working on their full-length debut album. The Killer Angels was released in June 2013, and reached Gold status in Sweden only two months later.[2] At the same time, the band began playing live shows at various festivals in Sweden, and went on their first tour of Europe in February 2014. Guitarist Petrus Granar was added to the lineup as a seventh full-time member.
Gods and Generals (2015)
[edit]The band then signed a deal with Napalm Records and began working on their second studio album, titled Gods and Generals, which was released in May 2015. Shortly before the release of the first single from the album, Bay of Pigs, the band announced that Oskar Montelius and Stefan Eriksson had both left Civil War. Rather than search for replacements, the band decided to continue as a five-piece.[3]
The Last Full Measure and new vocalist (2016–2018)
[edit]The band later released their third album, titled The Last Full Measure which was released in November 2016. Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson departed the band a month later. The rest of the band members held open auditions for a new vocalist, finally settling on Kelly Sundown Carpenter, who was announced as the band's new vocalist on 9 February 2017.
Sabaton 20th-anniversary concert and upcoming fourth studio album (2019–present)
[edit]On 1 August 2019, Mullback, Mÿhr, and Sundén rejoined Sabaton for the band's 20th-anniversary show at Wacken Open Air. For the show, the band headlined both main stages at the same time, with the current Sabaton lineup taking the "Faster" stage, while Mullback, Mÿhr, and Sundén taking the "Harder" stage with Thobbe Englund.[4] On 2 August 2019, the band released the first song with Carpenter on vocals, "Dead Man's Glory".[5] The single featured fellow ex-Sabaton guitarist Thobbe Englund on lead guitar. They later announced on their website that they will soon start recording their fourth album.[6]
On 12 March 2021 the band announced that Thobbe Englund has replaced Rikard Sunden. Sunden had been charged and convicted in a Swedish court of sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl, as well as of possession of child pornography.[7] Sundén, who changed his legal name to Johan Andersson, has separated from his wife, Sigrid.
On 24 May 2021. It is revealed in the band's Instagram page that Oskar Montelius will be making a guest appearance on backing vocals.[8] This is Montelius' 1st recording with the band since leaving in 2015.
On 7 April 2022, the band's fourth studio album Invaders was announced to be released on 17 June, with the title track released as a single on the same day.
On 9 February 2024. It was announced that Thobbe has rejoined Sabaton after guitarist Tommy Johansson announced he left the group.[9] Englund posted on Civil War's Instagram page that he will still be active with Civil War, making him the only member to be active in both Sabaton and Civil War.[10]
On 2 April 2024, the band announced the departure of vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter.[11]
Discography
[edit]Extended Plays
- 2012: Civil War (EP)
Studio albums
- 2013: The Killer Angels
- 2015: Gods and Generals
- 2016: The Last Full Measure
- 2022: Invaders
Singles
- 2019: Dead Man's Glory
Personnel
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Sabaton – Ex-Members Form New Band". metalstorm.net. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "CIVIL WAR's 'The Killer Angels' Certified Gold In Sweden". blabbermouth.net. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "Civil War part ways with guitarist Oskar Montelius & bassist Stefan Pizza Eriksson". grande-rock.com. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ András Melles (2 August 2019). "Sabaton is Faster and Harder: special 20th anniversary show at Wacken 2019". Festileaks.com. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
- ^ "CIVIL WAR Stream New Single "Dead Man's Glory"". 17 August 2019.
- ^ "Civil War – News". civilwar.se. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Former Sabaton guitarist Rikard Sundén convicted of child sex abuse, possession of child pornography". 9 April 2021.
- ^ "Civil War on Instagram: "Back in the studio with a special guest! 🤘😎🤘 #backingvocals"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
- ^ "Civil War on Facebook: "Kelly is parting ways with Civil War!"". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2 April 2024.