Biography

The sound of As They Arrive (progressive metalcore, Sweden) evokes an idealist sense of longing for a simpler past. Their style might draw connections to Veil of Maya or Betraying the Martyrs, preserving their abstract lost paradise in the form of philosophical lyrics and dense polymetric layers. Beyond this combination of core and progressive, however, the band also finds inspiration in other genres within and outside of metal. Just like many other promising stories resulting from the Swedish music education system, As They Arrive began as a teenager cover band in Gothenburg. Founded in 2008 by Robin Johnsson (guitar, clean vocals) and Philip Eerola (bass), they started establishing a name as a local act by playing in various venues before releasing their debut EP “Less to Live” (2011). Following the addition of singer Axel Jacobsson, they recorded the EP ”Hope for Silence” and released it with Rexius Records in 2014. Some minor lineup modifications have followed, with the resulting aesthetic evolution. We’ll see this conceptual mindset in action through the release of their upcoming album, pondering on human extinction as a consequence of its own destructive nature. Current lineup: Robin Johnsson – Guitar, clean vocals Axel Jacobsson – Vocals Philip Eerola – Bass Mattias Stenbäck - Drums