Daniel Svensson
Daniel Svensson (born 20 November 1977) is a Swedish drummer. He is currently a member of the Swedish supergroup The Halo Effect (2021–) and formerly a drummer of the metal bands In Flames, Sacrilege GBG (also the vocalist) and Diabolique. In 1998, Svensson took Björn Gelotte's job occupation as drummer when Gelotte switched from drums to guitars.
Daniel Svensson
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- Name
- Daniel Svensson
- Born
- 20 November 1977
- Occupation
- Musician
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Fields
- melodic death metal
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Daniel Svensson (born 20 November 1977) is a Swedish drummer. He is currently a member of the Swedish supergroup The Halo Effect (2021–) and formerly a drummer of the metal bands In Flames, Sacrilege GBG (also the vocalist) and Diabolique. In 1998, Svensson took Björn Gelotte's job occupation as drummer when Gelotte switched from drums to guitars.
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Biography
Biography
In Flames' first album with him as drummer along with Peter Iwers was Colony, and it was released the following year. He rejoined Sacrilege GBG in 2006. Svensson decided to leave In Flames after finishing up the Europe tour in November 2015. He is also running a beer brewing company together with former In Flames bandmate Peter Iwers. They have their own beer brewery outside Gothenburg called Odd Island Brewing.
Daniel Svensson, drummer in In Flames at a signing session at Hustsfred festival 2006.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Daniel Svensson • Landscape — yes • Born — 20 November 1977 • Origin — Gothenburg, Sweden • Instrument — * Drums • vocals (Sacrilege GBG) • Genre — Melodic death metal • Occupation — Musician • Years Active — * 1995–2016 • 2021–present • Associated Acts — * In Flames • Sacrilege GBG • Diabolique • Website — Dsvensson.com
Equipment
Equipment
• Illustration — Svensson with In Flames in 2015 • Drums – Tama Starclassic Maple/Bubinga, Piano White • Pro-Mark Millennium II 5A Daniel Svensson signature sticks
Identity
Identity
Daniel Svensson is recorded with the occupation record producer. Classed in the genre melodic death metal. Recorded as drummer, record producer, composer and musician.
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Life and career
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1977
Daniel Svensson was born on 20 November 1977.
Discography
• Band — Year of release — Title — Label • Sacrilege — 1995 — To Where Light Can't Reach — demotape • Sacrilege — 1996 — Lost in the Beauty You Slay — Black Sun Records • Sacrilege — 1996 —...And Autumn Failed — demotape • Sacrilege — 1997 — The Fifth Season — Black Sun Records • In Flames — 1999 — Colony — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2000 — Clayman — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2001 — The Tokyo Showdown — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2002 — Reroute To Remain — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2003 — Trigger — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2004 — Soundtrack To Your Escape — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2006 — Come Clarity — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2008 — A Sense of Purpose — Nuclear Blast • In Flames — 2011 — Sounds of a Playground Fading — Century Media • Sacrilege GBG — TBA — A Matter of Dark • In Flames — 2014 — Siren Charms — Sony Music • The Halo Effect — 2022 — Days of the Lost — Nuclear Blast • The Halo Effect — 2025 — March of the Unheard — Nuclear Blast
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