The Haunted

Swedish metal band formed in 1996 by Anders and Jonas Björler with Adrian Erlandsson; known for a 1998 self-titled thrash debut and later stylistic shifts.

Formed from members of At The Gates. Early lineup featured Peter Dolving on vocals; Marco Aro later joined as vocalist. The 1998 self-titled album was released on Earache and is widely praised; later albums such as rEVOLVEr and Unseen mark stylistic changes toward melodic hardcore/melodic elements.

DeBaser hosts a handful of reviews for The Haunted. The 1998 self-titled debut is praised as a modern thrash landmark. Later albums, notably Unseen (2011), receive strong criticism for stylistic changes. Reviewers reference lineup changes and shifts toward melodic hardcore.

For:Fans of thrash and Swedish metal; readers of critical album reviews.