World Below  

Formed by Jonas Kjellgren in 1999, World Below has or had several members featured in other Swedish bands (typical of the Scandinavian metal scene, it seems almost everyone is in two or three bands at the same time). Kjellgren’s main work is more in the death metal camp, but here the focus is traditional doom, solidly heavy but not as dreary as some bands in the genre. Mikael Danielsson’s vocals are kind of unique – his is not a particularly strong voice, but his somewhat relaxed style (paired with some tasteful keyboards) give this band a slightly upbeat quality. Mind you, this is still doom metal we’re talking about, this is not happy music, but there’s a laidback quality here that keeps things interesting. This band isn’t as well known as other Swedish doom bands such as Candlemass or even Witchcraft, but this is a quality band that deserves a listen.

Current Members Jonas Kjellgren guitars/vocals (Carnal Forge, Centinex, October Tide, Scar Symmetry) Mikael Danielsson bass/vocals Ronnie Bergerståhl drums (Centinex, Grave, Julie Laughs Nomore, Triton Enigma)

Former Members/Guests Per Nilsson guitars (Scar Symmetry) Stefan Westerberg drums (Asperity, Carnal Forge, In Thy Dreams, Steel Attack)

Discography

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Sacrifices To The Moon 
2004 Underground Symphony

Blood For Draculic Sacrifices To The Moon Ancient Rites Of The Black Cult Forgotten Civilization Mist Of Death Vengeance Gatherings In The Forest Witchbrew

Jonas Kjellgren Mikael Danielsson Stefan Westerberg

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Maelstrom 
2005 PsycheDOOMelic

The Dissection Of An Evil Mind Spiritual Disaster Epitaph Behind The Door Nyarlathotep (Harvester Of Souls) A Future So Dark Absinthe

Jonas Kjellgren Per Nilsson Mikael Danielsson Ronnie Bergerståhl

Reviews:   Lords Of Metal  Metal Observer 

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Repulsion 
2006 PsycheDOOMelic

Monsters In The Closet 731 Gilgamesh The Old Ones Monument

Jonas Kjellgren Mikael Danielsson Ronnie Bergerståhl