Civil War (band)

Civil War

Background information
Origin	Falun, Sweden
Genres	Power metal, Heavy metal
Years active	2012-present
Labels	Despotz Records, Napalm Records
Associated acts	Sabaton, Astral Doors, Lion's Share
Website	civilwar.se

Members	Nils Patrik Johansson Petrus Granar Rikard Sundén Daniel Mullback Daniel Mÿhr

Past members	Oskar Montelius Stefan Eriksson

Civil War is a power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 2012 by several former members of Sabaton. The band adopted the same lyrical themes of war and historical battles that were characteristic of Sabaton.

History

In April 2012, guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, drummer Daniel Mullback and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band Sabaton, of which they had been the founding members. They soon teamed up with Astral Doors vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson to form a new band. Bassist Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson was recruited to complete the Civil War lineup.^[1]

Initially signed to Despotz Records, the band released a self-titled EP in October 2012, and then immediately began working on their full length debut album. The Killer Angels was released in June 2013, and reached the Gold status in Sweden only two months later.^[2] At the same time, the band began playing live shows at various festivals in Sweden, and went on their first tour of Europe in February 2014. Guitarist Petrus Granar was added to the lineup as a seventh full-time member.

The band then signed a deal with Napalm Records and began working on their sophomore studio album, titled Gods and Generals, which was released in May 2015. Shortly before the release of the first single from the album, Bay of Pigs, the band announced that Oskar Montelius and Stefan Eriksson had both left Civil War. Rather than search for replacements, the band decided to continue as a five-piece.^[3]

Discography

Civil War (EP, 2012)
The Killer Angels (2013)
Gods and Generals (2015)
The Last Full Measure (2016)

Personnel

Members

Current members

Nils Patrik Johansson — vocals (2012–present)
Rikard Sundén — guitar (2012–present)
Petrus Granar — guitar (2014–present)
Daniel Mÿhr — keyboards (2012–present)
Daniel Mullback — drums (2012–present)

Former members

Oskar Montelius — lead/rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012–2015)
Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson — bass (2012–2015)

External links

Official Website

References

↑ "Civil War - Band". civilwar.se. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
↑ "CIVIL WAR's 'The Killer Angels' Certified Gold In Sweden". blabbermouth.net. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
↑ "Civil War - News". civilwar.se. Retrieved 16 September 2016.

Sabaton

Joakim Brodén Pär Sundström Chris Rörland Tommy Johansson Hannes van Dahl Oskar Montelius Rikard Sundén Richard Larsson Daniel Mullback Daniel Mÿhr Robban Bäck Thobbe Englund

Studio albums	Primo Victoria (2005) Attero Dominatus (2006) Metalizer (2007) The Art of War (2008) Coat of Arms (2010) Carolus Rex (2012) Heroes (2014) The Last Stand (2016)

EPs	Attero Dominatus & Primo Victoria sampler (2007)

Live albums	World War Live: Battle of the Baltic Sea (Battle of the Baltic Sea World War Live) (2011) Swedish Empire Live (2013) Heroes on Tour (2016)

Compilations	Fist for Fight (2001) Metalus Hammerus Rex (2012)

Singles	"Masters of the World" (2007) "Cliffs of Gallipoli" (2008) "Coat of Arms" (2010) "Screaming Eagles" (2010) "Carolus Rex" (2012) "The Lion From the North" (2012) "40:1" (2013) "To Hell and Back" (2014) "Resist and Bite" (2014) "The Lost Battalion" (2016) "Blood of Bannockburn" (2016) "Shiroyama" (2016)

Videos	World War Live: Battle of the Baltic Sea (2011) Swedish Empire Live (2013)

Related articles	Sabaton Discography

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