Morbus Chron was a

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band from

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. It was named after a misspelling of the disease Morbus Crohn.

History

The band was founded by Robert Andersson (vocals/guitar), Edvin Aftonfalk (guitar) and Stefan Johansson (drums), who were teenagers at that time. They were joined by Adam Lindmark (bass). Johansson left the band and Lindmark switched to the drums. Dag Landin was added as new bassplayer. The band released one demo before publishing their debut EP ''Splendour of Disease'' in 2010. 2011 they released their debut album ''Sleepers in the Rift'' via Pulverised Records. After that they signed a contract with

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, who published their second EP ''A Saunter Through the Shroud'' in 2012, followed by the second album ''Sweven'' in 2014. The following year the group disbanded.

Reception

Daniel Ekeroth, author of the book "Swedish Death Metal", wrote about the band: "While many metal bands claim to be breaking new ground these days, Morbus Chron is one of the few who really is." Other critics called the album ''Sweven'' "essential". German magazine ''

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'' compared the album ''Sleepers in the Rift'' with the "all time classic" ''

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'' by Entombed "regarding quality and intensity".

Personnel

;Last known lineup * Robert Andersson – vocals (2007–2015), guitar (2007–2015, studio only) * Edvin Aftonfalk – guitar, backing vocals (2007–2015) * Dag Landin – bass (2008–2015) * Adam Lindmark – drums (2010–2015), bass (2008–2010) ;Past members * Krizze – bass (2007) * Stefan – drums (2007–2010) ;Live members * Joakim Scott Andersson - guitar (2011) * Isak Koskinen Rosemarin – guitar (2014–2015)

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Sleepers in the Rift'' (2011, Pulverised Records) * ''Sweven'' (2014,

)

Extended plays

* ''Creepy Creeping Creeps'' (2010, Detest Records/Me Saco Un Ojo Records) * ''A Saunter Through the Shroud'' (2012, Century Media)

Demos

* ''Splendour of Disease'' (2009, Dybbuk Records)

References

External links

Morbus Chron at Discogs
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