Theory in Practice

Swedish technical/progressive death metal band, formed in 1995. Noted for technical musicianship and three studio albums released between 1997 and 2002.

Formed in 1995. Released three albums cited in reviews: Third Eye Function (1997), The Armageddon Theories (1999), Colonizing the Sun (2002). Review identifies Henrik Ohlsson (singer-drummer), Peter Lake (guitar) and Mattias Engstrand (bass/keyboards) as principal performers and highlights the band's technical complexity, tempo changes, keyboards and progressive influences.

A single DeBaser review praises Theory in Practice for exceptional technical skill, inventive songwriting and strong progressive/death metal fusion. The review highlights The Armageddon Theories (1999) as a varied, technically demanding album with notable keyboard use and complex tempo changes. Vocal and instrumental performances by Henrik Ohlsson, Peter Lake and Mattias Engstrand are singled out. The band's three main albums (1997–2002) are noted as underappreciated despite high quality.

For:Fans of technical/progressive death metal and listeners of bands like Atheist, Cynic, Pestilence, Death