Zonata was a Swedish

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band originating from

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. They formed in 1998 and recorded three albums with label

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before calling a split up in 2003. Their lyrics draw heavily on

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and life struggles. They are known by most for their heavy drums and cutting guitar riffs.Rivadavia, Eduardo
"Zonata Biography"

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. Retrieved 2013-08-07.

Members

Final lineup

*Johannes Nyberg - vocals and keyboards *John Nyberg - guitar *Niclas Karlsson - guitar *Mattias Asplund - bass *Mikael Hornqvist - drums

Former

*Johan Elving - bass (1998–1999) *Daniel Dalhqvist - drums (1998) *Henrik Carlsson - guitar (1998–2000) The band broke up in 2003 when Johannes Nyberg and John Nyberg left the band.

Discography

* ''Copenhagen Tapes'' (1998 Demo) * ''Tunes of Steel'' (1999) * ''Reality'' (2001) * ''Buried Alive'' (2002) * ''Exceptions'' (2007 - Compilation)

References

External links

Myspace page
Swedish power metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1998 Musical groups disestablished in 2003 Musical quintets {{Sweden-band-stub