Burst (band)

Burst was a progressive metal band from Kristinehamn, Sweden, active between 1993 and 2009. They were formed in 1993 by Jesper Liveröd, Linus Jägerskog and Patrik Hultin, with guitarists Robert Reinholdz and Jonas Rydberg joining later. Their label, Relapse Records, labelled them one of Sweden's brightest metal prospects.[1]

Burst
OriginSweden
GenresPost-metal, metalcore, post-rock, progressive metal, sludge metal
Years active1993–2009
LabelsRelapse Records
Birdnest Records
Impression Records
Prank Records
Websiteburst.nu
MembersLinus Jägerskog
Robert Reinholdz
Jonas Rydberg
Jesper Liveröd
Patrik Hultin

The band was known to add progressive elements to their metal music making them different from most of the other metalcore bands. Their vocals were a mixture of melodic vocals (Reinholdz) and screaming (Jägerskog). They were last signed to Relapse Records.

Burst were formed by a couple of friends for no real intention but to just make fast-paced, heavy music. They were initially called Dislars. Their older music was more grindcore and crust punk oriented. They played a few live shows across Sweden. They later started playing a brutal style of hardcore punk. The more they improved their playing skills, the band shifted towards a more progressive style while still sticking to their Hardcore roots. They later decided on the name Burst. The band then began to take their music more seriously and decided to record demos. During this period they toured heavily.

In 2003, Prey On Life was released through the better-known label Relapse Records. This album set the band's style and garnered them more popularity. Relapse had in its roster bands like Nile and Mastodon, as well as many well-known bands in the metal community. The release was generally well received. By touring with Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon and other bands, Burst began to slowly rise in popularity. Before writing their new album, they knew what direction they had to go. Instead of sticking to a formula that worked, they intended to push themselves even further. The result was Origo, which was praised by magazines such as Terrorizer, Metal Hammer and Kerrang! and saw the band becoming more popular than ever before.

Burst's last record, "Lazarus Bird", was recorded at Bohussound Studio in Kungälv, Sweden, and produced by Burst and Fredrik Reinedahl, and released by Relapse Records in September 2008.[2] In July 2009, Burst announced they planned to break up as band after a US tour later that year.[3]

Last active lineup
  • Linus Jägerskog – vocals
  • Robert Reinholdz – guitar and vocals
  • Jonas Rydberg – guitar
  • Jesper Liveröd – bass (ex-Nasum)
  • Patrik Hultin – drums

Past members
  • Niklas Lundgren – guitar (1993–1997)
  • Ronnie Källback – additional vocals (1993–1996)
  • Mats Johansson – guitar (1997–1999)

Discography

Full length albums

EPs and split albums
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See also
  • List of post-metal bands

References
  2. "BURST: 'Lazarus Bird' Release Dates Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 2008-06-18. Retrieved 2008-06-18.
  3. "Burst To Break Up After U.S. Tour Dates". Metal Underground. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
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