Memory Garden

The band was formed in December 1992, got signed by the small Swedish label Heathendoom Music, and released Forever EP (1995) and debut full-length Tides (1996), both recorded at Fredman Studios by producer Fredrik Norman. In 1996, joined by guitarist Simon Johansson (ex-Fifth Reason, Abstract Algebra) they were signed by Metal Blade Records and in 1998 released Verdict of Posterity, recorded at the XTC Studios with producer Mike Wead (King Diamond, Mercyful Fate and others).{{cite web | author =

| date = | url = http://www.metalblade.com/us/artists/memory-garden/|title = Memory Garden history| publisher = Metal Blade| accessdate = 13 January 2014}}

Following the Scandinavian tour and the appearance at the Wacken Open Air in summer of 1999, Memory Garden in February 2000 recorded Mirage (again with Wead) and supported the album by a host of European shows. Having left Metal Blade in 2002, they remained in touch with Wead who helped them record Carnage Carnival, released in 2008 through Vic Records. The release was followed by numerous festivals around Europe.

In September 2007 bassist Ken Johansson had to quit because of lack of time. The band then found a replacement in young Johan Fredriksson. In late October 2008, shortly after the release of Carnage Carnival, longtime rhythm guitarist and main lyricist Anders Looström left the band because of "personal priorities." Ante Mäkelä was recruited to replace Looström.{{cn|date=January 2020}}

In June 2011 Memory Garden started working upon their fifth album in their Kumla studio. Mixed by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios, Doomain was released in 2013 via Metal Blade Records, to generally positive reviews.{{cite web | author = | date = | url = https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/57174/Memory-Garden-Doomain/

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In 2021 Memory Garden released their sixth full length album "1349", a concept album about "black death" the bubonic plague pandemic of 1349. The album was released by Greek Record label No Remorse Records.

The band is said to have taken their name from the Trouble song "Memory's Garden".{{cn|date=January 2020}}

• Stefan Berglund – vocals (1992–present)
• Ante Mäkelä – guitars (2008-)
• Simon Johansson – lead guitar (1996–present)
• Johan Wängdahl – bass (2007–present)
• Tom Björn – drums (1992–present)

• Anders Looström – guitars (1992–2008)
• Ken Johansson – bass (1992–2007)
• Rick Gustafsson – guitar (1994–1996)
• Nico Henningsson – guitar/keyboards (1992–1993)

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• Tides (1996, re-released in 2009)
• Verdict of Posterity (1999)
• Mirage (2000)
• Carnage Carnival (2008)
• Doomain (2013)
• 1349 (2021)

• Blessed Are the Dead (1994)
• Forever (1995, re-released in 2007)
• Ta någon hårt i hand, så ger vi oss av till tomteland (1995)
• Marion (2004)

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• [https://web.archive.org/web/20060615004035/http://memorygarden.net/index.html Official homepage]
• [http://www.myspace.com/memorygardenofficial Official Myspace page]
• [https://archive.today/20130202062000/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=107533 Source of member change]

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