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{{Short description|Christian power metal band}}
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| origin = [[Sweden]], [[Finland]]
| origin = [[Sweden]], [[Finland]]
| genre = [[Christian metal]], [[power metal]], [[symphonic metal]], [[thrash metal]]
| genre = [[Christian metal]], [[power metal]], [[symphonic metal]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]]<br/>Rivel Records
| label = [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]]<br/>Rivel Records
| associated_acts = [[Narnia (band)|Narnia]]<br/>[[Audiovision]]<br/>[[Harmony (band)|Harmony]]<br/>[[Rob Rock]]<br/>[[Saviour Machine]]
| associated_acts = [[Narnia (band)|Narnia]]<br/>[[Audiovision]]<br/>[[Harmony (Swedish band)|Harmony]]<br/>[[Rob Rock]]<br/>[[Saviour Machine]]
| website = [http://www.divinefire.net/ www.divinefire.net]
| website = [http://www.divinefire.net/ www.divinefire.net]
| current_members = [[Jani Stefanovic]]<br/>[[Christian Liljegren]]<br/>[[Germán Pascual]]
| current_members = [[Jani Stefanovic]]<br/>[[Christian Liljegren]]<br/>[[Germán Pascual]]
| past_members = Torbjörn Weinesjö
| past_members = Torbjörn Weinesjö
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'''Divinefire''' is a [[Symphonic power metal|symphonic power]]/[[thrash metal]] group founded in the spring of 2004 by Finnish guitarist Jani Stefanovic, and Swedish singer [[Christian Liljegren]]. Liljegren is the former frontman of the band [[Narnia (band)|Narnia]].
'''Divinefire''' is a [[Christian metal]] group founded in the spring of 2004 by Finnish guitarist [[Jani Stefanovic]], and Swedish singer [[Christian Liljegren]]. Liljegren is the current frontman of the band [[Narnia (band)|Narnia]].


The group signed a contract with [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]], in [[Japan]] and proceeded to release their first album, ''[[Glory Thy Name]]'' on December 18, 2004. One month later it was released in Western countries by Rivel Records, Christian Liljegren's label.
The group signed a contract with [[King Records (Japan)|King Records]], in [[Japan]] and proceeded to release their first album, ''[[Glory Thy Name]]'' on December 18, 2004. One month later it was released in Western countries by Rivel Records, Christian Liljegren's label.
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Their style mixes [[power metal]] with both melodic and aggressive elements.<ref>"Review of Glory Thy Name" Frank Trojan ''RockHard Magazine'' (GERMANY)</ref>
Their style mixes [[power metal]] with both melodic and aggressive elements.<ref>"Review of Glory Thy Name" Frank Trojan ''RockHard Magazine'' (GERMANY)</ref>


They have also had many special guest musicians on their albums. Among them have been [[Carl Johan Grimmark]] of Narnia and Eric Clayton of [[Saviour Machine]].
They have also had many special guest musicians on their albums. Among them have been [[Carl Johan Grimmark]] of Narnia and [[Eric Clayton]] of [[Saviour Machine]].


== Members ==
== Members ==
=== Current members ===
;Current members
*[[Jani Stefanovic]] – [[Drum machine#Programmable drum machines|drum programming]], [[guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]]
*[[Jani Stefanovic]] – [[drums]], [[guitar]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]]
*[[Christian Liljegren]] – [[vocals]]
*[[Christian Liljegren]] – [[vocals]]
*[[Germán Pascual]] – [[vocals]]
*Germán Pascual – [[vocals]]


=== Former members ===
;Former
* Torbjörn Weinesjö – guitar
* Torbjörn Weinesjö – guitar
* [[Andreas Olsson]] – bass, backing vocals
* [[Andreas Olsson]] – bass, backing vocals


== Guest musicians ==
;Guest musicians
* Pontus Norgren
* Pontus Norgren
* Thomas Vikström
* Thomas Vikström
* Maria Radsen
* [[Maria Rådsten]]
* Fredrik Sjöholm
* Fredrik Sjöholm
* [[Carl Johan Grimmark]]
* [[Carl Johan Grimmark]]
* Eric Clayton
* [[Eric Clayton]]
* Hubertus Liljegren
* Hubertus Liljegren


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
=== Studio albums ===
*''[[Glory Thy Name]]'' (2004)
*''Glory Thy Name'' (2004)
*''[[Hero (Divinefire album)|Hero]]'' (2005)
*''Hero'' (2005)
*''[[Into a New Dimension]]'' (2006)
*''Into a New Dimension'' (2006)
*''[[Farewell (Divinefire album)|Farewell]]'' (2008)
*''Farewell'' (2008)
*''[[Eye of the Storm (Divinefire album)|Eye of the Storm]]'' (2011)
*''Eye of the Storm'' (2011)


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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*[http://www.myspace.com/divinefireofficial Divinefire] at [[MySpace]]
*[http://www.myspace.com/divinefireofficial Divinefire] at [[MySpace]]
*[http://www.rivelrecords.com/ Rivel Records]
*[http://www.rivelrecords.com/ Rivel Records]
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Latest revision as of 19:46, 19 August 2024

Divinefire
OriginSweden, Finland
GenresChristian metal, power metal, symphonic metal
Years active2004–present
LabelsKing Records
Rivel Records
MembersJani Stefanovic
Christian Liljegren
Germán Pascual
Past membersTorbjörn Weinesjö
Websitewww.divinefire.net

Divinefire is a Christian metal group founded in the spring of 2004 by Finnish guitarist Jani Stefanovic, and Swedish singer Christian Liljegren. Liljegren is the current frontman of the band Narnia.

The group signed a contract with King Records, in Japan and proceeded to release their first album, Glory Thy Name on December 18, 2004. One month later it was released in Western countries by Rivel Records, Christian Liljegren's label.

Their style mixes power metal with both melodic and aggressive elements.[1]

They have also had many special guest musicians on their albums. Among them have been Carl Johan Grimmark of Narnia and Eric Clayton of Saviour Machine.

Members

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Current members
Former
  • Torbjörn Weinesjö – guitar
  • Andreas Olsson – bass, backing vocals
Guest musicians

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Glory Thy Name (2004)
  • Hero (2005)
  • Into a New Dimension (2006)
  • Farewell (2008)
  • Eye of the Storm (2011)

Notes and references

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  1. ^ "Review of Glory Thy Name" Frank Trojan RockHard Magazine (GERMANY)
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