Anders Fridén

Anders Fridén is a Swedish vocalist, most popularly known for his role as lead vocalist in heavy metal band In Flames.

Fridén was also the vocalist for Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquility which he joined shortly after their formation in 1989 (when they were known as Septic Broiler). He recorded 3 demos and 1 album before leaving in 1993.

He joined Swedish extreme metal band Ceremonial Oath shortly after leaving Dark Tranquility in 1993. He recorded 1 album with the band before they disbanded in 1995.

Fridén joined In Flames in 1995 after being approached by founder Jester Strömblad, Glenn Ljungström (ex-guitarist) and Johan Larsson (ex-bassist). He is still currently the vocalist for In Flames and makes occasional guest appearances on other songs.

Discography:

In Flames
The Jester Race (1996)
Black-Ash Inheritance EP (1997)
Whoracle (1997)
Colony (1999)
Clayman (2000)
Reroute to Remain (2002)
Trigger EP (2003)
Soundtrack to Your Escape (2004)
Come Clarity (2006)
The Mirror’s Truth EP (2008)
A Sense of Purpose (2008)
Sounds of a Playground Fading (2011)
Siren Charms (2014)
Battles (2016)
Down, Wicked & No Good EP (2017)
I, The Mask (2019)

Ceremonial Oath
Carpet (1995)

Dark Tranquility
Trail of Life Decayed EP (1991)
A Moonclad Reflection EP (1992)
Skydancer (1993)

Guest Vocals
“Murders in the Rue Morgue” – In Flames (1994)
“Hedon” – Dark Tranquility (1997)
“Angels Succumb” – Grievance (1999)
“Atrocity upon Deceptions” – Grievance (1999)
“AntiChrist 3000” – Cemetary 1213 (2000)
“I See the Falling Sky” – Caliban (2007)
“Dysfunctional Hours” – Nuclear Blast All-Stars (2007)
“Self vs Self” – Pendulum (2010)
“Irreversible” – The Bloody Beetroots (2017)
“Raise Your Banner” – Within Temptation (2018)