Twilight Force

The idea behind Twilight Force was conceived in the mid-2000s by guitarist Philip Lindh and keyboardist Daniel Beckman. Although the project at the time was mostly conceptual, the two would go on to write much of the material that can be found on Twilight Force's first two albums even before they had actually formed the band in 2011. Some of these songs did not make the cut for the first album, and would instead be used in later works.{{cite web |title=Christian Hedgren in the studio |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IPwOFVZKkc |publisher=YouTube}} Beckman, a lecturer, musician, and sound technician, was often touring or working with other acts, and at the time, vocalist Christian Eriksson (then known as Christian Hedgren) was living in Los Angeles, California. For this reason, Lindh and Beckman's project remained dormant for a few years until 2013, when the rest of the members were able to commit to the band. A recording studio in Beckman's home, colloquially dubbed the "Twilight Forge", was a major step in allowing band members to record, mix, and master tracks freely.

Shortly after, bassist Dunder Björn Lundqvist, guitarist Jocke Leandro Johansson, drummer Daniel Sjögren, and vocalist Christian Eriksson were brought onto the project. The four had all previously played together in several split-up local bands from Falun, namely Mandrake, SkyRide, and Zia. Although Sjögren was not immediately made a member of the band and was not featured on the band's debut album, he joined the group later as a replacement for then-drummer Robban Bäck, who was unable to perform live with the band.

The group made their debut performance in Madrid on 30 November 2013, before they had actually released any material publicly, while Johansson and Eriksson had done an acoustic set together the night before.{{cite web |title=Jocke Johansson saluda a Aorland |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Eg6aCyDN6M |publisher=YouTube}} Johansson played both sets with a broken index finger.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzyY7xRmFKc|title=Twilight Force: Gates Of Glory|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=15 October 2020}} With plenty of material for an album, the band started work on their debut album recording, Tales of Ancient Prophecies, which was released in 2014 by Black Lodge Records. The album hit 29th position in Swedish charts.[http://www.sverigetopplistan.se/ 1. TWILIGHT FORCE - TALES OF ANCIENT PROPHECIES], Sverigetopplistan.se {{in lang|sv}} Immediately after, the band began writing their second album.

In February 2016 the band announced they signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records.[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/swedens-twilight-force-signs-with-nuclear-blast/ Sweden's TWILIGHT FORCE Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST], Blabbermouth.net Later that year, on 26 August, they released their label debut called Heroes of Mighty Magic with Joakim Brodén and Fabio Lione as guest vocalists.[http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/news/details/4437606.4194795.twilight-force-new-tour-out-now-clip.html TWILIGHT FORCE - new tour + out now + new clip!], Nuclearblast.de[https://wallofsound.org/2016/08/27/lynd-twilight-force-heroes-of-mighty-magic/ Lynd – Twilight Force ‘Heroes of Mighty Magic’], Wallofsound.org In early October 2017, it was announced that Christian Eriksson had left the band. He was temporarily replaced by Tommy Johansson during their tour as a special guest of DragonForce in October and November 2017.[http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/news/details/4833948.4194795.twilight-force-announce-european-tour.html TWILIGHT FORCE - announce European tour with DRAGONFORCE!], Nuclearblast.de Eriksson claims that he suddenly received a text from the other band members saying that he was no longer part of the band, and that they had found a temporary replacement, Tommy Johansson, for their upcoming tour. Additionally, the band cited his contribution to the works of the band as "nonexistent". In June 2018, Alessandro Conti of Trick or Treat and formerly of Luca Turilli's Rhapsody was announced as the new vocalist.[http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/news/details/5452802.4194795.twilight-force-reveal-new-vocalist.html TWILIGHT FORCE - reveal new vocalist Alessandro Conti!], Nuclearblast.de

On 23 May 2019, the band revealed the title and album art for their third album, Dawn of the Dragonstar, which was released 16 August 2019. The album was the first to feature Conti (as Allyon) on vocals.

On 5 November 2019, the band announced that drummer Daniel Sjögren had departed the band. Sjögren clarified that his decision to leave the band was amicable. Isak Olsson, also from Falun, was immediately brought in to fill the role of De'Azsh.

On 3 November 2022, the band announced the title of their fourth studio album, At the Heart of Wintervale, which was released on 20 January 2023.{{cite web |title=TWILIGHT FORCE - At The Heart Of Wintervale Album To Arrive In January |url=https://bravewords.com/news/twilight-force-at-the-heart-of-wintervale-album-to-arrive-in-january |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=4 November 2022 |language=en}} The band joined Gloryhammer as an opening act for their North American tour in March 2024.{{cite web |title=Gloryhammer Announced US/Canada 2024 Tour |url=https://thisdayinmetal.com/gloryhammer-announced-us-canada-2024-tour/ |website=This Day In Metal |access-date=7 December 2023 |language=en |date=2 December 2023}} Lynd, Born and Aerendir announced their departures from the band in June 2024. Galen Stapley, Bradley Hall and Alex Miles were later announced as their replacements in September 2024, with live backing vocalist Kristin Starkey also being announced as the band's official backing vocalist.{{cite web |title=Twilight Force Unveils New Lineup; Rerecorded Track "Battle Of Arcane Might" |url=https://bravewords.com/news/twilight-force-unveils-new-lineup-rerecorded-track-battle-of-arcane-might |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=3 October 2024 |language=en |date=4 September 2024}} The new lineup performed their first show at ProgPower USA that same month.{{cite web |title=ProgPower USA 2024 - Day 2: Dark Tranquillity & Twilight Force |url=https://bravewords.com/galleries/progpower-usa-2024-day-2-dark-tranquillity-twilight-force |website=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles |access-date=3 October 2024 |language=en |date=6 September 2024}}

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• Daniel Beckman (Blackwald) – keyboards, backing vocals, piano, violin, cembalo (2011–present)
• Alessandro Conti (Allyon) – lead vocals (2018–present)
• Isak Olsson (De'Azsh) – drums, percussion (2019–present)
• Kristin Starkey (Krysthara) – backing vocals (2024–present; live member 2022–2024)
• Galen Stapley (Galyn) – guitars (2024–present)
• Bradley Hall (Bramley Underhall) – guitars (2024–present)
• Alex Miles (Xandor) – bass (2024–present)

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• Philip Lindh (Lynd) – lead guitar, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, lute (2011–2024)
• Robban Bäck (Roberto) – drums, percussion (2013)
• Christian Eriksson (Chrileon) – lead vocals (2013–2017)
• Daniel Sjögren (De'Azsh) – drums, percussion (2013–2019)
• Jocke Leandro Johansson (Aerendir) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2013–2024)
• Dunder Björn Lundqvist (Born) – bass, backing vocals (2013–2024)

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• Joakim Brodén – lead vocals (2017)
• Tommy Johansson – lead vocals (2017)

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• Tales of Ancient Prophecies (2014)
• Heroes of Mighty Magic (2016)
• Dawn of the Dragonstar (2019)
• At the Heart of Wintervale (2023)

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