Formed: 1996
From:
Gothenburg,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest The Haunted News
Below is our complete The Haunted news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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The Haunted Premiere New Single & Music Video

As they gear up for the May 30th arrival of their tenth studio album Songs Of Last Resort, veteran Swedish metal outfit The Haunted have released a brand new single, “In Fire Reborn.” This latest track serves as the second preview of the upcoming record and arrives alongside a music video directed by Patric Ullaeus (known for his work with In Flames and Arch Enemy).
Frontman Marco Aro had the following to share about the new single: More...
The Haunted Premiere New Single & Music Video

Swedish metal veterans The Haunted have made their long-awaited return with their first new music since 2017. Released online today (March 21st) and streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below, their latest single, "Warhead," is set to feature on their newly announced tenth studio album, Songs of Last Resort. The album is slated for release on May 30th via Century Media.
Recording for the album took place at Studio Bohus in Kungälv, Sweden, with Oscar Nilsson (The Halo Effect, Mustasch) handling production for the instrumentals. Vocal tracking was overseen by Soilwork frontman Björn “Speed” Strid at The Cellar Studio, while mixing and mastering duties were handled by Jens Bogren (Behemoth, Opeth).
Additionally, Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Arch Enemy) directed the newly released music video for "Warhead."
Speaking about the track, frontman Marco Aro shared: More...
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Feared Premiere First New Single In 7 Years

Feared has released their first new single in seven years, titled "Song Of The Dead," which is now available for streaming. The core lineup of the duo, consisting of Ola Englund (The Haunted) and vocalist Mario Santos Ramos, remains intact. The track was produced by Jocke Skog of Clawfinger fame.
Englund shared his thoughts on the release. More...
See 'The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World' 6

YouTuber and musician Jared Dines has released the sixth installment of his series, 'The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World'. The collaboration involves a diverse range of musicians - including members of Manowar, The Haunted, Trivium, ex-As I Lay Dying etc. - and showcases varied instrumentation.
Here's the list of participants: More...
See: The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World #5

YouTuber Jared Dines (Sion, etc.) returns with his fifth entry in the annual ‘The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World’ series. A total of 69 artists were have been recruited to accompany him on this latest collaboration.
The involved musicians include: More...
See: ‘Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World III’

The ‘The Biggest Shred Collab Song In The World‘'s third edition has premiered online and can be streamed below. This year the below guitarists have taken part in it:
Jared Dines
Angel Vivaldi
Nik Nocturnal
Become The Knight
Stevie T
Andy James
Felix Martin
Ola Englund (The Haunted, etc.)
Lucas Mann (Rings Of Saturn)
Rudy Ayoub
Matt Heafy (Trivium)
Sarah Longfield
Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders)
Davie504
Tim Henson (Polyphia)
Ichika Nito
Stephen Taranto
Jason Richardson (All That Remains)
Cole Rolland
Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth)
The Dooo
Manuel Gardner Fernandes
According to Jared Dines, there was a technical mistake with the backing track involving Jason Richardson‘s solos. Explains Dines:
“Hey guys! Unfortunately, i am a dumb dumb and put Jason Richardson’s part over the wrong backing in the final file for the big shred collab video this year. I know I know.. you’d think I’d have my act together by now… ?? WELL, here is what he actually intended for you all to hear haha merry Christmas everyone! (Tbh, Jason could play over dumpsters fucking and it would sound good). My deepest apology to you Jason, please don’t SLAPP me at namm ??????”
You can watch Richardson‘s proper part below: More...
At The Gates Australian Tour Announced

At The Gates announce their April Australian ‘The Ultimate Triple Bill Kill‘ tour. The Haunted and Witchery will be joining them as support acts. The trek will find the three bands playing the following venues:
04/25 Brisbane, AUS – Triffid
04/26 Sydney, AUS – Manning Bar
04/27 Melbourne, AUS – Max Watts
Both bassist Jonas Björler and drummer Adrian Erlandsson are members of At The Gates and The Haunted and will be pulling double duty each night.
Feared (The Haunted, Etc.) Debut New Music Video
Feared (The Haunted, etc.) debut a new music video for their track “Your Black Is My White” from their upcoming new album “Svart“. The outing will meet a December 08th release date.
Ola Englund Announces Launch Of Solar Guitars
Guitarist Ola Englund, recognized as a member of notable Swedish metal groups The Haunted and Feared, is very proud to announce the launch of his new company, Solar Guitars. Utilizing Ola's extensive knowledge and experience, Solar Guitars is focusing on the needs of the rock/metal touring and home recording guitar player as well as beginner and guitar enthusiasts in general.
"It has always been all about designing a modern, sleek and simply elegant guitar that is easy to play and sounding absolutely awesome with any gear or studio recording being thrown at me. I finally created what, for me, has become the ultimate songwriting and touring companion," says Ola Englund.
Watch an official video about the Solar Guitars launch below.
The Solar Guitars line consists of four different Types currently totaling 15 different models. Type A and S are both double cutaway guitars, Type V and E are aggressive shaped metal guitars. More...
Feared (The Haunted, Etc.) Premieres Music Video
Feared (The Haunted, Suffocation, etc.) will have its new album “Svart” out in stores on December 08th. A clip for the new single “The Mare” from it is now available streaming below.
The Haunted Debuts New Video For "Monuments"
The Haunted debuts a new lyric video for the song "Monuments", taken from band's ninth studio album "Strength In Numbers", which was released on August 25 via Century Media. The new effort was recorded at Parlour Studios in the U.K. with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, etc.).
Check out now "Monuments" below.
The Haunted Releases New Music Video
Acclaimed Swedish thrash metal crew The Haunted will unleash ninth studio album “Strength In Numbers” next week -- August 25th -- worldwide via Century Media Records.
Today the band unveils latest single, "Preachers Of Death", which you can check out in the below music video produced by Oscar Dziedziela (OD Visual). The band comments: "‘Preachers Of Death’ is the third video from our new album 'Strength In Numbers.' It’s a stomping number with all the elements of a true The Haunted song. Turn it up and stretch your neck, 'cause this is a banger.”
Recorded at Parlour Studios in the U.K. with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, The Exploited), “Strength In Numbers” comes with artwork by The Huanted’s longtime designer Andreas Pettersson.
1. Fill The Darkness With Black
2. Brute Force
3. Spark
4. Preachers Of Death
5. Strength In Numbers
6. Tighten The Noose
7. This Is The End
8. The Fall
9. Means To An End
10. Monuments More...
The Haunted Posts "Spark" Video
Swedish thrash band The Haunted will soon unleash an upcoming ninth studio album “Strength In Numbers,” on August 25th, 2017 worldwide via Century Media Records.
In celebration, the band is excited to reveal the music video for second single, "Spark". Watch the blazing video, produced by Oscar Dziedzela (OD Visual), in the player below.
Adrian Erlandsson comments: “’Spark’ is the second video from our upcoming album 'Strength In Numbers.' It’s a brooding and catchy number which shows a more melodic side of the album. One of those songs that will remain in our live set for years to come. Turn it up and watch it all burn!!!”
1. Fill the Darkness with Black
2. Brute Force
3. Spark
4. Preachers of Death
5. Strength in Numbers
6. Tighten the Noose
7. This Is the End
8. The Fall
9. Means to an End
10. Monuments More...
The Haunted Blasts Forth With "Brute Force"
Sweden's The Haunted issued a music video for the first single from the upcoming new album "Strength In Numbers," coming August 25th via Century Media Records. Check out "Brute Force" in the player below.
The album was recorded at Parlour Studios in the UK with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, The Exploited). The track listing an album artwork is:
1. Fill the Darkness with Black
2. Brute Force
3. Spark
4. Preachers of Death
5. Strength in Numbers
6. Tighten the Noose
7. This Is the End
8. The Fall
9. Means to an End
10. Monuments More...
The Lurking Fear: Live Footage Posted
Swedish death metal all-star outfit The Lurking Fear (At the Gates, The Haunted) played its second-ever concert Saturday night (May 13) at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden. Fan-filmed video footage of the show can be seen below. The band will release its debut album "Out Of The Voiceless Grave" on August 11 via Century Media Records. The disc is being recorded at Welfare Sounds in Gothenburg, Sweden.
States the band: More...
The Haunted Announces New Album
After a strong finish on a series of tour dates across the UK and Central Europe alongside heavy-hitters' Meshuggah and Arch Enemy respectively, Swedish thrash metal act The Haunted has been busy completing the recording and mixing process of the upcoming 9th studio album effort.
Recorded at Parlour Studios in the UK with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, The Exploited), the album is entitled “Strength In Numbers” and will be released worldwide via Century Media Records on August 25, 2017. More information on the album is expected soon.
Guitarist Ola Englund has checked in with the following comment: “Working on 'Strength In Numbers' with Russ Russell as an engineer and producer has been an incredible experience. His attitude and positivity has helped us to truly do our best when recording. He’s just a killer guy to be around!”, before adding: “All the tracking for the album has been completed and Russ is right in the middle of mixing and mastering it. And from the early mixes I’ve heard, it’s shaping up to be insanely heavy. No clean singing, no banjo, no pickup trucks...so fans of country music are gonna hate it, haha! Seriously: Heads are gonna roll. In a good way...”
A video teaser from their recording sessions can now be seen below: More...
The Haunted To Record New Album
After finishing a successful U.K. tour together with Meshuggah, Swedish thrash metal crew The Haunted is soon to commence recordings for a 9th studio album effort, which is expected to be released worldwide by Century Media Records later in 2017.
The Haunted's guitarist Ola Englund checked in with the following status update for the new album: "After almost 2.5 years since the release of 'Exit Wounds', we're finally hitting the studio again. This time around we have chosen Russ Russell of Parlour Studios to record/mix the album, so we're heading over to UK early march to start with the drums.
"And telling from the pre-productions, this will be a bit more of a dynamic album than 'Exit Wounds,' song-wise. I'm very excited to let the fans hear what we have in store. It's brutality and beauty in perfect disharmony." More...
The Haunted Signs With Century Media
With work underway for a new studio album release in 2017, Swedish group The Haunted just extended a long-standing cooperation with Century Media Records by signing a new worldwide deal.
Additionally, several new tour dates with Meshuggah in the U.K. & Ireland in January as well as with labelmates Arch Enemy and Lacuna Coil in Central Europe in March/April have been announced.
The band checked in with the following comment: "We are very pleased to announce that The Haunted has re-signed with CMR, expecting a new album in 2017. Right now we're in pre-production mode and the material we have now sounds really heavy and thrashing."
More details about this upcoming studio album will be revealed soon... for now, be sure to check out these The Haunted 2017 tour dates: More...
Flux Conduct (Monuments Etc.) Premieres New Song
Monuments guitarist John Browne's Flux Conduct premieres a new song entitled "Concupiscence", taken from the upcoming new album "Yetzer Hara", which will be out in stores January 24th, 2017. The track features guest turns from The Haunted/Feared guitarist Ola Englund and Forever Never vocalist Renny Carrol.
Check out now "Concupiscence" below.
The Haunted Kicks Off Tour, Writing New Album
Swedish thrash outfit The Haunted is finally returning to North American ground in support of current full-length album, "Exit Wounds," released via Century Media Records.
In addition to this run of tour dates starting today supporting At The Gates together with Decapitated and Harms Way - as well as new tour dates and festival appearances across Europe - The Haunted continues songwriting work for an upcoming studio album release, which is expected to be recorded later this year.
The band checked in with the following comment: "Next to playing a U.S. tour and a bunch of dates in Europe, The Haunted is hard at work for the follow-up album to 'Exit Wounds.' The material we are currently looking at is both super heavy and dynamic, so we are excited to be recording the new tracks later in the year!"
The complete list of announced dates are avaialble below, with more album details to follow. Stay tuned! More...
