When Hope Falls - Shadows and I

When Hope Falls started back in 2005, then under the name Imagination. The band was brought together by three friends, Magnus Fredman (vocals), Ozzy Sjöström (guitars) and Tony Nilsson (drums). Many rehearsals brought songs to life, and also to death as they evolved quickly in songwriting. 2005 saw it's end and 2006 came. During 2006 not much happened, still rehearsing, and a break over the summer. In september 2006 they where joined by Arthur Börjesson (guitars), but started in the band as a bass player. Now when they felt they had a complete line-up with all essential instruments, the songwriting process was seriously on. The band had a small set-back when drummer Tony announced his departure in early 2007. Arthur, who also was a good drummer, took his place until a new drummer was found. The start of 2007 also saw Imaginations first live performance at the local competition Rock of Bohuslän. Only a three man band, and no bass player made it difficult for them. It didn't go that well, but they got good response from the audience. Soon after the competition they got joined by Olle Swärd (bass). Now the guys in the band felt the time was right to record their first demo, entitled Fallen. It was recorded during a weekend in May 2007 at G1 Studios in Strömstad. Three songs were recorded, but not a demo released to public, nor sent to labels. The same summer a new addition to the band was made. Ludvig Jacobsson (drums), a long time friend of the band was eager to join the band, and so he did. At this time the band felt it was time for a change of name, as Imagination didn't feel right anymore. Many names were discussed, but When Hope Falls was the name most fitting to the music and lyrical content. With the new additions When Hope Falls quickly made a name for the selves in their home town Strömstad, mostly among the youths. In Febuary 2008 it was time to enter the studio once more, this time a more reknowned studio in Ludvika, Dalarna. The studio was The Abyss Studios, and producer was none less than Tommy Tägtgren, producer of bands like Sabaton, Marduk, Ragnarök, Shining and many more. Nine songs were recorded in five days of hell. These nine songs, and also including an intro, made up the new demo Shadows and I. 2008 has seen When Hope Falls perform at events like Metal För Klimatet (a show to collect money for sharity), Legion Festival and also the music competition Rocka Fett in Gothenburg. The future lies ahead of this young band from Strömstad. Nothing will stop them to create the music they enjoy playing. When Hope Falls is an unstopable machine of Melodic Death Metal. Myspace:

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