Niklas Sundin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Niklas Sundin
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Sundin performing in 2014
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| Birth name | Niklas Bo Sundin |
| Born | 13 August 1974 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Melodic death metal |
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| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Niklas Sundin (born August 13, 1974) is a talented musician and graphic designer from Sweden. He is best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of the band Dark Tranquillity. He played with them for a long time, from 1989 until 2020.
In 2019, Niklas started his own music project called Mitochondrial Sun. He has released two albums with this band so far. He also played guitar in another band called Laethora from 2005 to 2010.
While in Dark Tranquillity, Niklas was one of only two members who stayed in their original role throughout most of the band's history. He also helped write some of the song lyrics for Dark Tranquillity's early and recent albums. He even helped translate lyrics from Swedish to English for the band In Flames.
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Niklas Sundin's Creative Work
Niklas Sundin is also the founder of Cabin Fever Media. This company creates amazing artwork for many metal bands. He recently published a book that shows off his own independent artwork and sketches.
He has designed album covers and layouts for many famous bands. These include In Flames, Arch Enemy, Nightrage, and Sentenced. He also designed covers for his own bands.
Niklas Sundin's Musical Gear
Niklas Sundin uses several different guitars when he plays music. His main guitars are the Gibson Faded SG, a Gibson 1983 Flying V, and an Ibanez IC400. He also uses a custom J. Nunis SC1, two Gibson Les Paul guitars, and a Fender Talon I.
For his sound, he has used different types of amplifiers over the years. These include Peavey 5150 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifiers. He also uses special sound processors like Behringer V-AMP 2. Niklas also supports and uses guitars from Mayones Guitars & Basses.
Niklas Sundin's Music Albums
Niklas Sundin has been part of many music albums throughout his career. Here are the albums he released with his bands and as a solo artist.
Albums with Dark Tranquillity
- Skydancer (1993)
- The Gallery (1995)
- The Mind's I (1997)
- Projector (1999)
- Haven (2000)
- Damage Done (2002)
- Character (2005)
- Fiction (2007)
- We Are The Void (2010)
- Construct (2013)
- Atoma (2016)
Albums with Laethora
- March of the Parasite (2007)
- The Light In Which We All Burn (2010)
Albums with Mitochondrial Sun
- Mitochondrial Sun (2020)
- Sju Pulsarer (2020)
Solo Album
- Wattudragaren (2024)
Guest Music Appearances
- Guitar solo in Sigh's song "In a Drowse" from Gallows Gallery (2006)
Images for kids
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Niklas Sundin performing in 2014
See also
In Spanish: Niklas Sundin para niños
