Watain
Watain is a Swedish black metal band formed in 1998. The band's name comes from an early recording by American black metal group Von. They are famous for their theistic Satanist views and live shows that involve pyrotechnics, candles, Satanic rituals, animal carcasses, and blood. At a live performance in Brooklyn in 2014, they doused the audience in animal blood, allegedly causing some members of the audience to vomit. This was picked up and publicised by TMZ, generating controversy around the incident. They have released seven full-length albums, three live albums, and a number of demos and EPs. Their most recent album, The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain, was released on 29 April 2022 through Nuclear Blast. The band's core lineup has remained stable since their formation, consisting of Erik Danielsson, Pelle Forsberg, and Håkan Jonsson. As of 2015, Jonsson no longer performs live. Emil Svensson (aka E. Forcas) of Uppsala death metal band Degial was recruited as live drummer.
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