Amaranthe

About

Amaranthe is a melodic death metal band that formed in Gothenburg, Sweden in 2008. Originally named Avalanche, the group was forced to change its name after it lost a copyright lawsuit, soon after settling on Amaranthe. The pummeling double bass drum rhythms and growling vocal style of death metal is present in the group's music, but with the addition of vocalist Elize Ryd, so is a distinct pop element that has helped make the band a hit in its native home and around the world. Amaranthe's self-titled debut album was released in 2011.