Bloodbath

The Profile

Bloodbath is a Swedish death metal supergroup formed in 1998 by Anders Nyström and Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), Mikael Åkerfeldt (Opeth), and Dan Swanö. Known for a fiercely old‑school sound, the band has featured vocalists Peter Tägtgren and later Nick Holmes, releasing albums on Peaceville Records.

Founded: 1998, Stockholm, Sweden; Core founders: Anders Nyström, Jonas Renkse, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Dan Swanö; Notable vocalists: Peter Tägtgren, Nick Holmes, Mikael Åkerfeldt; Drummer on multiple releases: Martin Axenrot; Label: Peaceville Records; Noted live appearance: Wacken Open Air 2005.

DeBaser hosts a handful of Bloodbath writeups celebrating their proudly old‑school Swedish death metal. Reviews cover studio albums, an EP, and a feral live set from Wacken. Expect blast beats, chainsaw tones, cavernous growls, and zero patience for innovation. Lineup notes highlight returns, departures, and supergroup pedigree. If you want melody, look elsewhere—here it’s pure sonic aggression.