#Jonas asplind

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Rare photo of Per Eriksson (center) posted by his former band mate* Jonas Asplind a few years ago, originally taken ~2000. Per would have been ~18/19 years old at the time. He’s dressed up as King Diamond of Mercyful Fate. He’s a big fan and has multiple tattoos of them. He’s jokingly said in an interview that meeting King Diamond would be like meeting his dad - probably a “boring,” regular guy.

Today, Per’s in Ghost and fans dress up as Ghost’s papas and ghouls. People idolize Per’s guitar playing and create their own Ghost tribute bands. The band Ghost has garnered attention from famous bands internationally, including Mercyful Fate. What a dream come true for this little guy… and now he inspires other people in the metal scene… it’s funny how things come full circle.

*Per and Jonas were in a local band in Falun, Sweden called Hostile in 1996 according to the Metal Archives.

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Ad Infinitum: Band Review

Ad Infinitum Is a Swiss/German symphonic metal band. It started of with the solo project of Swiss singer Melissa Bonny. Niklas Muller (drummer), Jonas Asplind (bassists) and Adrian Thessenvitz (guitarist) soon joined Melissa to form Ad Infinitum. The Band signed a deal with Napalm Records in July 2019. On the 3rd of April the band released their debut album Chapter 1: Monargy. The album included…

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CURSE OF CAIN Releases “Embrace Your Darkness” Video; Self-Titled Debut Full-Length To See Release May 12th On Atomic Fire Records + Preorders Available

Photo George Grigoriadis Swedish modern sci-fi metal visionaries CURSE OF CAIN — founded in 2000 by bassist Jonas Asplind (ex-Follow The Cipher, ex-Ad Infinitum) a.k.a The Pirate — have unveiled another digital single, “Embrace Your Darkness.” The theatrical and dramatic song serves as the manifesto of the band’s self-titled debut album, set for release on May 12th via Atomic Fire…

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Demons (Acoustic) - Official Music Video

Listen the song:

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AD INFINITUM - Marching on Versailles (Official Video) | Napalm Records

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once and for all we're the army fighting; soldiers of war, we will strike with lightning; brothers in arms, we are legion, we are one 

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AD INFINITUM – Live in Cologne (Full Show)

AD INFINITUM: "We might not be able to tour at the moment but we can still make you headbang in your living room! Home delivery from Ad Infinitum with love and metal!"

If you wish to donate the price of a concert ticket (of your choice) to support the band you can do so via Paypal (https://Paypal.me/AdInfinitumOfficial) or via the YouTube chat during the premiere.

Tracklist:

Infected Monarchy 01:43

Live Before You Die 06:39

Revenge 10:50

Marching On Versailles 15:26

Maleficent 19:18

Tell Me Why (Acoustic) 23:09

Fire And Ice 26:57

Demon 31:32

See You In Hell 35:31

I Am The Storm 39:25

Video by Vincent De Fallois

Crew: Vincent De Fallois, Jean-Philippe Apel, Lydia Ramos, Anton Dann, Esther Conze, Johannes Cordes

Special thanks to David Alvarado

Band: Melissa Bonny: Vocals Adrian Thessenvitz: Guitars Jonas Asplind: Bass Niklas Müller: Drums

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Ad Infinitum announces debut album “Chapter I: Monarchy“

Chapter I: Monarchy

Written by: Melissa Bonny, Niklas Müller, Adrian Thessenvitz and Jonas Asplind Produced by Oliver Philipps Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen Artwork by Nat Enemede Photography Tracklist: 1. Infected Monarchy 2. Marching on Versailles 3. Maleficient 4. See You in Hell 5. I Am the Storm 6. Fire and Ice 7. Live Before You Die 8. Revenge 9. Demons 10. Tell Me Why _____________________________ DELUXE VERSION _____________________________ 11. See you in Hell (Acoustic) 12. Tell Me Why (Acoustic) 13. Marching on Versailles (Instrumental) 14. See you in Hell (Instrumental) 15. This Is Halloween

Band: Melissa Bonny: Vocals Adrian Thessenvitz: Guitars Jonas Asplind: Bass Niklas Müller: Drums

Pre-order "Chapter I: Monarchy" here: https://smarturl.it/ChapterIMonarchy-NPR

Pre-save the album and singles to your streaming collection here: https://fpt.fm/app/23160/pre-save-chapter-1-monarchy

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Follow The Cipher machen ohne Jonas weiter

Getrennte Wege geht man bei Follow The Cipher mit dem Bassisten Jonas Asplind. Da schien für einmal der Wurm drin gewesen zu sein. Während die Band sich noch ein wenig diplomatisch hält mit dem Statement. Welches hier zu lesen ist.

However, being in a band means many different wills and ways of seeing things. Trying to push the whole thing in the same direction, hopefully forward, is not always easy. And on top of that we all live pretty far from each other and have different personal/family situations. And so as a consequence of all these things it is with a heavy heart we announce the departure between Follow the Cipher and bass player Jonas Asplind. Jonas has been in the band for many years. always with big enthusiasm and sparking energy both on and off stage. With the years gone by conditions change and that is primarily what have lead to this decision. We wish Jonas all the best in every way and the biggest of luck with Ad Infinitum where Jonas also has been shredding the bass for a while now.

With this chapter closed we now start the writing of a new one. Excited to see what the future will bring and we hope that YOU will join us on the journey!

So ist Jonas’ Statement dann doch eher ein wenig verbittert und er scheint mir doch ziemlich enttäuscht zu sein. Aber lest doch auch hier selber.

This is truly sad and not by my own choice and came a bit out of the blue earlier this year! But i guess for the best for both parts! As I don’t want to be somewhere where i’m not welcome. I will forever love FTC music as i always been a fan of the music. And it’s been a blessing to play the music I love, but it will take some time and distance before i can listen to the music again as I’m heartbroken. But still i got out allot of being in FTC and the best was to meet all your fantastic people out there! I made a lot of friends for life for that i’m forever thankful. My adventures don’t stop here I still have a lot to give and will continue my music journey in AD infinitum! And my longe dude project Curse Of Cain

Ich denke aber diese Enttäuschung wird sich mit einem Blick in die Hitparade bald legen. Seine neue Kombo Ad Infinitum mit der Ausnahmesängerin Melissa Bonny legt legt gleich mit dem Debutalbum einen guten Start hin und enterte sogleich nicht nur die Schweizer Hitparade.

Follow The Cipher machen ohne Jonas weiter was originally published on The Art 2 Rock

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Rabid Noise – Jonas Asplind From Follow The Cipher Nev Pearce interviews Jonas Asplind from FOLLOW THE CIPHER. Listen to "Jonas Asplind from FOLLOW THE CIPHER" on Spreaker.

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FOLLOW THE CIPHER REVEAL 5TH ALBUM TRAILER DISCUSSING NEW TRACK  'STARLITE' FEAT. JOAKIM BRODEN (SABATON) A.O

FOLLOW THE CIPHER will release their self-titled debut album on May 11th via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has launched their 5th album trailer, in which they talk about the track 'Starlight', feat. guest appearances of Joakim Brodén (SABATON), Nils Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS, ex-CIVIL WAR), Olle Ekman (DEALS DEATH), Jonny Lindkvist (NOCTURNAL RITES), and Ronny Hemlin (TAD MOROSE, STEELATTACK). Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay0asLspTug Pre-order 'Follow The Cipher' here: (pre-order the album digitally to receive 'Carolus Rex',  'Valkyria' and 'The Rising' instantly): http://nblast.de/FollowTheCipherFTC The album's artwork was created by none other than SABATON's Chris Rörland. ICYMI: "Carolus Rex": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-3nE5L8vag "The Rising": https://youtu.be/vJqc7NR1mTM 'Valkyria": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1e4nRzHoaE Trailer #1 - band history: https://youtu.be/83Gxxds-gjY Trailer #2 - About 'Valkyria': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4g2IXlZQMg Trailer #3 - About The Lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmIPs42pBJc Trailer #4 - About 'Carolus Rex': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2C71-L6_mM Follow The Cipher - Track Listing: 01. Enter The Cipher 02. Valkyria 03. My Soldier 04. Winterfall 05. Titan's Call 06. The Rising 07. A Mind's Escape 08. Play With Fire 09. I Revive                     10. Starlight 11. Carolus Rex Bonus DVD 01. 'Valkyria' - Music Video 02. 'Carolus Rex' - Music Video 03. 'A Mind's Escape' - Lyric Video 04. 'The Rising' - Lyric Video 05. 'Enter The Cipher' - Live from Masters of Rock 06. 'My Soldier' - Live from Masters of Rock 07. 'A Mind's Escape' - Live from Masters of Rock 08. 'Winterfall' - Live from Masters of Rock 09. 'I Revive' - Live from Masters of Rock 10. 'My Soldier' - Live from Falkenberg w/ studio sound 11. 'Carolus Rex' - Live from SOA w/ camera sound 12. Presentation - Ken Kängström 13. Band Interview 14. Masters Of Rock - Vlog 15. Sabaton Open Air - Vlog 16. Behind The Music Videos - Vlog ---------------- FOLLOW THE CIPHER’s story started in May 2014, when Ken Kängström decided to start a band with the intention to be different from everything else in the music scene. The idea itself had been haunting his mind for years, but the catalyst to finally put his thoughts into action was the result of a longtime collaboration with the internationally acclaimed metal giants SABATON, with whom FOLLOW THE CIPHER maintain a close friendship. Ken Kängström is definitely not a newcomer in the Scandinavian music scene, since he co-wrote and co-produced some well-known SABATON songs with Joakim Brodén, such as the monumental anthem ’Carolus Rex‘. It was this track which got the ball rolling for Ken: "I think the song sparked the first inspiration in me – in particular, it was responsible for me starting to trust my own abilities and judgment," Ken reflects. "When me and Joakim wrote this track, I felt deep inside that it was time to put my plans with FOLLOW THE CIPHER into action." Therefore, the band has also included a version of this important track, ’Carolus Rex‘, on their debut album. Something unique was born, growing to become a mixture between NIGHTWISH, IN FLAMES and SABATON, yet creating something completely different and innovative. "I consider our music as both visual and cinematic," says Ken. "The sound is large-scaled and multi-layered - each element plays an important role within the overall concept. You can listen to our music in two different ways; either by focusing on the individual, versatile elements like the keyboard melodies or Linda's powerful voice, or you can indulge in the whole package. Both type of listeners will get what they look for in our very own CIPHER METAL!“ ---------------- The CIPHER crew consists of five talented members; Linda Toni Grahn, a fantastic and highly talented singer, with long pinkish red hair and emerald eyes, equipped not only with a powerful and characteristic voice, but also outstanding charisma. When taking to the stage, all it takes are a few seconds for Linda to capture everyone’s attention. "Linda is unique - she stands out from the crowd, not only as a great singer, but also as a charismatic personality! Immediately after meeting her, I knew she would be the right person for us!” Ken Kängström (guitar) recalls the first meeting with their female captain of the CIPHER workforce. Other crew members include Karl Löfgren (drums), Viktor Carlsson (guitar) and Jonas Asplind (bass). --- More info: www.followthecipher.com  www.facebook.com/followthecipher   www.nuclearblast.de/followthecipher   

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The insanely talented AD INFINITUM sign worldwide contract with Napalm Records! One of the most talented symphonic power metal outlets in 2019! AD INFINITUM was founded in 2018 in Montreux, Switzerland as Melissa Bonny’s solo project that became a solid band, when she joined forces with Adrian Theßenvitz, Jonas Asplind and Niklas Müller. Now it’s time to push it to the next level! AD INFINITUM are already planning an album for early next year, which will be released via Napalm Records. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzve6RfBLgl/?igshid=kh9ocvftzu24

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AD INFINITUM Sign Worldwide Contract With Napalm Records

AD INFINITUM Sign Worldwide Contract With Napalm Records

The insanely talented AD INFINITUM sign worldwide contract with Napalm Records! We are proud to have signed with one of the most talented symphonic power metal outlets in 2019! AD INFINITUMwas founded in 2018 in Montreux, Switzerland as Melissa Bonny’s solo project that became a solid band, when she joined forces with Adrian Theßenvitz, Jonas Asplind and Niklas Müller. Now it’s time to push it…

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Fire and Ice (Official Music Video)

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FOLLOW THE CIPHER: Lyric Video For New Single 'The Pioneer'

Swedish newcomers FOLLOW THE CIPHER have released the official lyric video for their new single, "The Pioneer".

Guitarist Ken Kängström states: "'The Pioneer' is the story of a soldier waking up in a dark desert, bound to a journey seeking the bright light of the sun. The only way for him to redeem his sins is to find the rising star. This is a metaphor for learning from your own mistakes and faults in life, and learning to be a better person — a story that I think every single person can relate to. And for now, we are happy to say that we are writing the next album, and we are more excited than ever before. If you liked our first album, you will love this."

FOLLOW THE CIPHER is working on its sophomore album, the follow-up to the band's self-titled debut, as well as preparing for upcoming festival shows at Rockharz Open Air in Germany (July 6) and Masters Of Rock in the Czech Republic (July 13).

FOLLOW THE CIPHER's story started in May 2014, when Kängström decided to start a band with the intention to be different from everything else in the music scene. The idea itself had been haunting his mind for years, but the catalyst to finally put his thoughts into action was the result of a longtime collaboration with the internationally acclaimed metal giants SABATON, with whom FOLLOW THE CIPHER maintains a close friendship. Kängström is definitely not a newcomer in the Scandinavian music scene, since he co-wrote and co-produced some well-known SABATON songs with Joakim Brodén, such as the monumental anthem "Carolus Rex". It was this track which got the ball rolling for Ken. "I think the song sparked the first inspiration in me — in particular, it was responsible for me starting to trust my own abilities and judgment," Ken reflects. "When me and Joakim wrote this track, I felt deep inside that it was time to put my plans with FOLLOW THE CIPHER into action." Therefore, the band has also included a version of this important track on their debut album.

Something unique was born, growing to become a mixture between NIGHTWISH, IN FLAMES and SABATON, yet creating something completely different and innovative. "I consider our music as both visual and cinematic," says Ken. "The sound is large-scaled and multi-layered — each element plays an important role within the overall concept. You can listen to our music in two different ways; either by focusing on the individual, versatile elements like the keyboard melodies or Linda's powerful voice, or you can indulge in the whole package. Both type of listeners will get what they are looking for in our very own CIPHER metal."

The CIPHER crew consists of five talented members, including Linda Toni Grahn, a fantastic and highly talented singer, equipped not only with a powerful and characteristic voice, but also outstanding charisma. When taking to the stage, all it takes is a few seconds for Linda to capture everyone's attention. "Linda is unique — she stands out from the crowd, not only as a great singer, but also as a charismatic personality. Immediately after meeting her, I knew she would be the right person for us," Ken recalls the first meeting with their female captain of the CIPHER workforce. Other crew members include Karl Löfgren (drums), Viktor Carlsson (guitar) and Jonas Asplind (bass).