Pain of Salvation

Pain of Salvation is a Swedish Metal band featuring Daniel Gildenlöw, who is the lyricist, chief composer, guitarist, and lead vocalist. Their sound is characterised by powerful, accentuated guitar work, broad vocal range, abrupt switching between heavy and calm passages, intense syncopation, and polyrhythmic experimentation. Another trademark of the band is that each album is a concept album. Some examples of the topics addressed in the band's albums are: war and its effect on family and humanity, environmental issues (e.g., nuclear power), the forming of the individual, and the nature of God, humankind, and existence.

• Daniel Gildenlöw - vocals, Rhythm guitar (from 1984)
• Johan Hallgren - lead guitar, backing vocals (from 1998)
• Fredrik Hermansson - keyboards (from 1996)
• Johan Langell - drums, percussion (from 1990)

• Daniel Magdic - guitar, backing vocals (198?–1998)
• Kristoffer Gildenlöw - bass, backing vocals (1994–2006)

The name "Pain of Salvation" was devised by Daniel Gi...