Adrian Erlandsson facts for kids
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Adrian Erlandsson
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Erlandsson playing with the band At the Gates in 2022
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| Birth name | Adrian Paul Erlandsson |
| Also known as | The Swede, El Podrido |
| Born | 27 October 1970 Malmö, Sweden |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, heavy metal, extreme metal, death metal, rock, black metal, crust punk, D-beat |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Associated acts | At the Gates, The Haunted, Nemhain, Netherbird, Nifelheim, Cradle of Filth, Needleye, Brujeria, Tenet, S...system, Samsas Traum, Deathstars, Code, Paradise Lost, Vallenfyre |
Adrian Paul Erlandsson (born October 27, 1970) is a famous Swedish drummer. He is known for playing in several popular heavy metal bands. He is a member of At the Gates, The Haunted, and Nemhain.
Over his long career, he has also played with many other groups. These include Cradle of Filth, Brujeria, and Paradise Lost. Erlandsson lives in London, where he also runs a photo studio.
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Early Life and First Drums
Adrian Erlandsson was born in Malmö, Sweden. He is the older brother of Daniel Erlandsson, who is also a famous drummer for the band Arch Enemy. The brothers grew up together and both started playing drums when they were very young.
Adrian's music journey began in 1981 when he was just 11 years old. After getting his first drum kit, he and his friends started a band. They learned to play classic rock songs. The very first song he learned was "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" by Joan Jett. He later got his brother Daniel interested in drumming. Daniel has said, "If it wasn't for him I probably wouldn't be playing today."
Inspired by bands like Judas Priest, Adrian formed several bands as a teenager. He played in a thrash metal band called Penance in 1987. This early experience helped him develop his skills as a powerful drummer.
Career with Famous Bands
Adrian's professional career took off when he moved to Gothenburg for university. There, he joined some of the most important bands in the melodic death metal scene.
At the Gates
In 1990, Erlandsson joined the band At the Gates. He became famous for his fast and precise drumming style. His bandmate Anders Björler once said that Erlandsson "hit the drums hard," which helped create the band's powerful sound. He played with the band until they broke up in 1996.
In 2007, At the Gates got back together for a reunion tour. They thought it would be their final tour, but they reunited again in 2010. Since then, they have released new albums, including At War with Reality in 2014.
The Haunted
The day after At the Gates first split up in 1996, Erlandsson started a new band called The Haunted with guitarist Patrik Jensen. He played with them for a few years but left in 1999.
However, his story with The Haunted wasn't over. In 2013, Patrik Jensen called him and asked him to rejoin the band. Erlandsson was excited to play with the new members, so he agreed. The band officially announced his return in a video, and he has been their drummer ever since.
Cradle of Filth
In 1999, Erlandsson was asked to join the British band Cradle of Filth. He explained how it happened:
I got approached by Cradle of Filth at the Dynamo gig '99 where we played with The Haunted... I ended up joining the band on a permanent basis…
He recorded several albums with them, including Thornography. In 2006, he left the band to focus on other music projects. He said he was proud of the music they made together.
Paradise Lost
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In 2009, Erlandsson joined another famous British band, Paradise Lost. He was recommended by another musician, Jeff Walker. Even though he joined after they recorded the album Faith Divides Us – Death Unites Us, he appeared in the music video for the song "The Rise of Denial."
Because he was busy with his other bands, especially At the Gates, he couldn't always tour with Paradise Lost. In 2016, he announced he was leaving the band to focus on his other commitments.
Other Music Projects
Throughout his career, Adrian has played with many other bands.
- Nemhain: He started this rock band in 2006 with his wife, Amber Erlandsson, who is a musician and model.
- Vallenfyre: In 2010, he joined this band, which was started by a member of Paradise Lost.
- Guest Appearances: He has also been a guest drummer for bands like Deathstars and Code.
Drumming Equipment
Like many professional musicians, Adrian uses specific equipment to create his unique sound. He has a large drum kit and uses a variety of cymbals.
- Drums: He plays a TAMA Starclassic Bubinga drum kit.
- Cymbals: He uses Sabian cymbals of different sizes and types.
- Drumsticks: He uses his own signature version of Vic Firth drumsticks.
- Hardware: He uses special pedals called Monolit Czarcie Kopyto.
See also
In Spanish: Adrian Erlandsson para niños
