Civil War (band)

Civil War is a power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 2012 by several former members of Sabaton. The band adopted the same lyrical themes of war and historical battles that were characteristic of Sabaton. However, unlike Sabaton, many of Civil War's songs focus on American history and conflicts, whereas Sabaton's songs are primarily about European history and conflicts.

Civil War
Background information
OriginFalun, Sweden
GenresPower metal
Years active2012-present
LabelsDespotz Records, Napalm Records
Associated actsAstral Doors, Lion's Share, Sabaton
Websitecivilwar.se
MembersRikard Sundén
Daniel Mullback
Daniel Mÿhr
Petrus Granar
Kelly Sundown Carpenter
Past membersNils Patrik Johansson
Oskar Montelius
Stefan Eriksson

History

Formation and The Killer Angels (2012-2014)

In April 2012, guitarists Rikard Sundén and Oskar Montelius, drummer Daniel Mullback, and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr left the band Sabaton, of which they had been the founding members. They soon teamed up with Astral Doors vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson and soon bassist Stefan 'Pizza' Eriksson was recruited to form the band's lineup.[1]

Initially signed to Despotz Records, the band released a self-titled EP in October 2012, and then immediately began working on their full length debut album. The Killer Angels was released in June 2013, and reached Gold status in Sweden only two months later.[2] At the same time, the band began playing live shows at various festivals in Sweden, and went on their first tour of Europe in February 2014. Guitarist Petrus Granar was added to the lineup as a seventh full-time member.

Gods and Generals (2015)

The band then signed a deal with Napalm Records and began working on their second studio album, titled Gods and Generals, which was released on May 2015. Shortly before the release of the first single from the album, Bay of Pigs, the band announced that Oskar Montelius and Stefan Eriksson had both left Civil War. Rather than search for replacements, the band decided to continue as a five-piece.[3]

The Last Full Measure and new vocalist (2016-2018)

The band later released their third album, titled The Last Full Measure which was released on November 2016. Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson departed the band a month later. The rest of the band members held open auditions for a new vocalist, finally settling on Kelly Sundown Carpenter, who was announced as the band's new vocalist on February 9, 2017.

Sabaton 20th Anniversary Concert & Upcoming fourth studio album (2019-present)

On August 1, 2019, Mullback, Mÿhr, and Sundén rejoined Sabaton for the band's 20th anniversary show at Wacken Open Air. For the show, the band headlined both main stages at the same time, with the current Sabaton lineup taking the "Faster" stage, while Mullback, Mÿhr, and Sundén taking the "Harder" stage with Thobbe Englund.[4] On August 2, 2019, the band released the first song with Carpenter on vocals, "Dead Man's Glory".[5] The single featured fellow ex-Sabaton guitarist Thobbe Englund on lead guitar. They later announced on their website that they will soon start recording their fourth album.[6]

Discography
  • Civil War (EP, 2012)
  • 2013 - The Killer Angels
  • 2015 - Gods and Generals
  • 2016 - The Last Full Measure

Personnel

Members

Timeline

References
  1. "Sabaton - Ex-Members Form New Band". metalstorm.net. 25 May 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  2. "CIVIL WAR's 'The Killer Angels' Certified Gold In Sweden". blabbermouth.net. 9 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  3. "Civil War part ways with guitarist Oskar Montelius & bassist Stefan Pizza Eriksson". grande-rock.com. 7 March 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  4. András Melles (2019-08-02). "Sabaton is Faster and Harder: special 20th anniversary show at Wacken 2019". Festileaks.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  5. https://www.hairbandheaven.rocks/single-post/2019/08/17/CIVIL-WAR-Stream-New-Single-Dead-Mans-Glory
  6. "Civil War - News". civilwar.se. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
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