Veni Domine was a Christian
progressive
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doom metal
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band founded in
Sollentuna, Sweden in 1987.
The band split up on 20 September 2014.
Veni Domine combined down-tempo melodic heavy metal,
symphonic metal
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and doom metal with occasional touches of
gothic metal
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. The band does not clearly fit into a specific category; according to the band, in doom metal festivals they are labeled as "
power metal" and in power metal events as "doom metal".
During the early years, the band's lyrics dealt with apocalyptic themes from biblical point of view. Later, their lyrics was more about personal topics. Originally, vocalist Fredrik Ohlsson represented operatic, high-pitched vocals but has since shifted to more lower vocal range during the years. ''
Fall Babylon Fall
''Fall Babylon Fall'' is the debut album by Swedish progressive doom metal band Veni Domine, released in 1992. In 2010, ''HM Magazine'' ranked it #38 on their list of the top 100 Christian metal albums of all-time.
Recording history
At first, Ve ...
'' and ''Material Sanctuary'' are the band's significant, acclaimed albums. During the time when these albums were released, Veni Domine was well known in the metal scene. However, as their later albums took longer time to be released and gained average reviews, the band was more or less forgotten in the metal mainstream. Currently Veni Domine is a cult band of a small audience.
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Members
;Last-known lineup
* Fredrik Sjöholm – vocals (1987–2014), guitars (1987–1989)
* Torbjörn Weinesjö – guitars (1987–2014)
(Audiovision
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History
Christian Liljegren, known for his work on Narnia and Divinefire, started up Audiovision during 2003 as a solo project. The first album ''The Calling'' ...
)
* Thomas Weinesjö – drums (1987–2014)
(Audiovision, ex-Saviour Machine
Saviour Machine is an American Christian gothic metal band that formed in 1989. They have released five studio albums and two live albums on Frontline and subsequently on MCM Music, distributed through Massacre Records. Saviour Machine's music ...
)
* Klas Pettersson – bass (2010–2014)
* Olov Andersson – keyboards (2011–2014)
(Audiovision)
;Former members
* Gabriel Ingemarson – bass (1997–2006)
* Magnus Thorman – bass (1991–1997)
* Anders Olofsson – bass (1987–1989)
* Mattias Cederlund – keyboards (1997–2004)
* Mats Lidbrandt – keyboards (1994–1997, 2004–2006)
;Session
* P.A. Danielsson – keyboards (1992)
(ex- Tiamat)
;Timeline
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Discography
*1992: ''
Fall Babylon Fall
''Fall Babylon Fall'' is the debut album by Swedish progressive doom metal band Veni Domine, released in 1992. In 2010, ''HM Magazine'' ranked it #38 on their list of the top 100 Christian metal albums of all-time.
Recording history
At first, Ve ...
'' (Massacre,
R.E.X. Records
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, review
PowerMetal.de)
*1994: ''Material Sanctuary'' (Thunderload, reviews:
Cross Rhythms',
[PowerMetal.de]
)
*1998: ''Spiritual Wasteland'' (Thunderload, review:
'
)
*2007: ''Tongues'' (MCM Music)
*2014: ''Light'' (Massacre Records)
References
External links
Veni Domine
at Encyclopaedia Metallum
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Swedish Christian metal musical groups
Swedish doom metal musical groups
Swedish progressive metal musical groups
Musical groups established in 1987