AS YOU DROWN formed in Borås, Sweden in 2003; inspired by the speed and relentless brutality of contemporary death metal and atmosphere and straightforward structure of the genres’ predecessor.

Under the leadership of guitarists Mikael Åkerström, Simon Exner, and drummer Martin Latvala the band recorded three demos and played numerous shows across western Sweden by 2005, including support sets for VADER and ENTOMBED.

By April 2008 AS YOU DROWN took its current form with the addition of bassist Robert Karlsson and vocalist Henrik Blomqvist, whose brutal and organic vocal approach and aggressive stage presence added to the bands live repertoire.

Reflection, the debut album from AS YOU DROWN was recorded at AYD Studio in Borås; mixed and mastered by Christian Silver at Studio Mega in Varberg Sweden (THE CROWN, SONIC SYNDICATE, OLD MAN’S CHILD), and released worldwide via Metal Blade Records in July 2009.

Reflection received critical acclaim from underground publications worldwide, with special attention given to the bands ability to appeal to a broad extreme metal audience.

Lyrically the album reflects on the deplorable sides of humanity: violence, hatred, selfishness and conformity.

In spring 2010, AS YOU DROWN hit the road with VADER on the Blitzkrieg 5 Europe and UK tour as the direct support artist.

AS YOU DROWN will continue to turn heads in the extreme metal community as band continues to develop and grow into its unique style of death metal.

With summer festivals planned and a new album on the horizon, there is not stopping this Swedish death metal machine!

As You Drown Begins Writing New Record

Swedish death metallers AS YOU DROWN commenced writing material for the bands as of yet untitled sophomore album to be released next year via Metal Blade Records worldwide.

The follow up to Reflection will be recorded at the bands own AYD Studio in Borås Sweden. The band recently commented on the new material and the writing process:
“Since coming home from our tour with VADER and DIVINE CHAOS earlier this year, we've been working hard on some new material. Right now we've got our sights set on recording some time in the spring, which means the record will hopefully be out in the early fall. The material is sounding very promising/menacing so far, so prepare yourselves for a tidal wave of death metal insanity coming your way...

Also, we're obviously looking to do some serious touring in 2011, stay tuned for dates. We pretty much can't wait to get this beast back on the road and we expect to see all of you crazy fuckers out there!”

AS YOU DROWN’s debut album Reflection was released in July 2009 via Metal Blade worldwide. In addition to appearing at multiple open air festivals during summer the band toured Europe with VADER as part of the Blitzkreig 5 Tour in February. Live fan filmed footage of “Swallow” can be seen below:

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Updated Wednesday, 5 January, 2011 3:18 AM