The Storyteller (band)

The Storyteller is a power metal band from Sweden formed in late 1995. The band has been on hiatus since 2006, but returned in 2011.

The Storyteller
Background information
OriginSweden
GenresPower metal
Years active1995–2006 (hiatus)
2011–present
LabelsNo Fashion
MembersLars-Göran Persson
Jacob Wennerqvist
Marcus Backlund
Martin Hjerpe
Henke Branneryd
Past members
  • Jocke Lundström
    Magnus Björk
    Per Nilsson
    Anders Östlin
    Lasse Martinsen
    Erik Gornostajev
    Pärka Kankanranta
    Johan Sohlberg
    Fredrik Groth
    Janne Björk

Line-up

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Current members
  • Lars-Göran Persson (ex-Crystal Light, ex-Special Edition) - vocals (1995-1997, 2011–present), bass (1997–present)
  • Jacob Wennerqvist (ex-Legia, ex-Crystal Light) - guitars (2001-2006, 2011–present)
  • Marcus Backlund - bass (2011-2013), guitars (2013–present)
  • Martin Hjerpe - drums (1997-2006, 2011–present)
  • Henke Branneryd - bass (2013–present)
Previous members
  • Jocke Lundström - vocals, guitars, drums (1995-1996)
  • Magnus Björk (ex-Nightchant, ex-Februari 93, ex-Withered Beauty, ex-Forlorn) - vocals, guitars (1995-1996)
  • Per Nilsson - guitars (1996-1997)
  • Anders Östlin - bass, keyboards (1997-1997)
  • Lasse Martinsen - guitars, backing vocals (1999-2000)
  • Erik Gornostajev - guitars (2000-2001)
  • Pärka Kankanranta (Atomkraft, ex-Karyan, Raubtier, ex-Viperine, ex-Winterlong) - guitars (2001)
  • Johan Sohlberg (ACe of DC, Blue DeVilles, Coverdales, Emerald, Greystone, Special Edition, ex-Bloodbound) - bass (2003-2006)
  • Fredrik Groth (Scar Symmetry (live), ex-Kryptillusion) - guitars (1995-1996, 2011–2012), keyboards (1997-2006)
  • Janne Björk - bass (2002)

Discography

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Studio albums
  • 2000: "The Storyteller"
  • 2001: "Crossroad"
  • 2003: "Tales of a Holy Quest"
  • 2005: "Underworld"
  • 2013: "Dark Legacy"
  • 2014: "Sacred Fire"
Demos
  • 1995: "1995 Demo"
  • 1996: "1996 Demo"
  • 1998: "1998 Demo #1"
  • 1998: "1998 Demo #2"
EPs
  • 2004: "Seed of Lies"
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