Demonoid is a Swedish

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band founded in 2003 that derives its influences from traditional

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and

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. Therion guitarist Kristian Niemann previously had the desire to produce more brutal music and had made earlier attempts with his brother Johan Niemann, although none of this earlier work had appeared on any records. Fellow Therion member Christofer Johnsson had later joined the project along with Rickard Evensand who was working with Therion as a drummer at that time.

History

So far they have released only one album, '' Riders of the Apocalypse'', in 2004. The album is about the

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. Christofer never intended to tour and only joined as a session vocalist for the studio recording of the first album, and with two other members busy touring with Therion, Demonoid never played any live concerts. On March 25, 2006, it was officially announced that Christofer Johnsson had withdrawn from Demonoid and that an unannounced replacement vocalist had been found. On October 7, 2007, the new singer was revealed to be

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, and on the same day the new band website was opened. Since then, the band also opened a forum in which Kristian keeps fans up to date, leaving the website without updates since January 16, 2008. On July 22, 2007, the band announced that the second album is in the process of being written with Kristian Niemann as the main creative force. As of November, 2008 all bass, drums, and rhythm guitars has been recorded. The album was to be released some time in 2009, but it is now stated to be delayed without a new release date. In 2011,

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joined

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, and left in 2012.

Band members

Kristian Niemann Kristian Niemann (born 26 October 1971) is a Swedish guitarist who has performed for bands such as Therion, Lithium, and Demonoid. He is the brother of Johan Niemann Johan Wilhelm Niemann (born 26 June 1977) is a Swedish musician best kno ...

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(2003–present) *

Johan Niemann Johan Wilhelm Niemann (born 26 June 1977) is a Swedish musician best known as the current bassist of Evergrey and for co-founding the band Mind's Eye. He was also a member of Swedish heavy metal band Therion and Scandinavian metal band Evil Ma ...

- bass (2003–present *

Richard Evensand Richard "Ricky" Evensand is a Swedish drummer and contributed for several music bands: Therion (2001-2004), Chimaira (2003-2004), Ebony Tears, Sorcerer, Dog Faced Gods, Soilwork, Demonoid, Southpaw, Stardown. He currently resides in Australi ...

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(2003–present) *Mario Santos-Ramos - vocals (2012–present)

Former members

Christofer Johnsson Christofer Johnsson (born 10 August 1972) is a Swedish musician and producer. He is a founding member and the guitarist for symphonic metal band Therion and was previously a member of Carbonized, Liers in Wait, Messiah, and Demonoid. In 2006, ...

vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without ...

- (2003-2006) *

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- (2007-2012)

Discography

* '' Riders of the Apocalypse'' (2004),

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References

External links

Official websites

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