Swedish quintet whose early albums (25th Hour; Bleeding, Still at Arms Length) were released on Scarlet Records; after signing to Peaceville in 2006 they shifted toward a more melodic, progressive sound. Noted for blending death-metal roots with gothic and psychedelic elements and for Emma Hellström's prominent vocals.

Members mentioned in reviews: Emma Hellström (keyboardist and vocalist), Tobias Martinsson (guitarist, backing vocals, previously did growls and theatrical clean vocals), Joel Lindell (drummer). Labels mentioned: Scarlet Records (earlier releases), Peaceville (signed in 2006).

Two DeBaser reviews analyze The Provenance's evolution from heavier, death-metal-rooted work toward a more melodic, progressive sound. Reviewers praise early albums and Emma Hellström's vocals while noting a stylistic shift on Red Flags after signing to Peaceville. Overall reception is appreciative but mixed regarding the later album's immediacy.

For:Fans of atmospheric death metal, progressive metal and alternative/indie-leaning metal; readers of DeBaser album reviews.

 They are innovative and brilliant poets of despondency and disillusionment, of the evil that drives our society and fanaticisms, the bugbears, and the ever more frantic ways of living in the new millennium; their music is pure cynicism made of dripping black liquid, so opaque that it leaves not the slightest glimmer of hope and surrounds us with total negativity, bordering on madness and self-harm.

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 Mutation has constantly characterized the musical work of The Provenance, and even on the occasion of releasing their fourth extended work (the first for Peaceville, after previous ones had seen the light for our own Scarlet), this characteristic is confirmed and further emphasized, not only in intentions but especially in the choices made by the Swedish formation.

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