Rave the Reqviem
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Rave the Reqviem | |
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| Origin | Borgholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Industrial Metal |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Out of Line Music |
| Members | Filip Lönnqvist Rickard Lindgren Jennie Nord Petter Perseius Frank Petersson |
| Past members | Erik Cederberg Carola Lönnqvist Jenny Fagerstrandh |
| Website | https://www.ravethereqviem.com/ |
Rave the Reqviem, sometimes referred to as RTR or the Chvrch of RTR, is a Swedish industrial metal band from Borgholm[1] and currently based in Kalmar.[2] They were formed by Filip Lönnqvist in late 2011,. They are currently signed to the German independent record label Out of Line Music.
History[edit]
Filip Lönnqvist formed the band in the fall of 2011, along with his mother Carola.[3] In late 2017, Carola Lönnqvist left the band and was replaced by Jenny Fagerstrandh.[4] Before joining Rave the Reqviem, Fagerstrandh was in a band named Rockaholic with fellow RTR member Frank Petersson.
In 2019, pianist Erik Cederberg left the band,[5] and was later replaced by Rickard Lindgren.[6]
Rave the Reqviem appeared at Infest 2019, on Saturday August 24.
Fagerstrandh left the band in 2020,[7] and was later replaced by Jennie Nord.[8]
On April 27, 2023, Rave the Reqviem released the fourth single from their upcoming album EX-EDEN, "How to Hate Again", featuring Joacim "Jake E" Lundberg of Cyhra.
Style and influence[edit]
The band notably incorporates religious (especially New Testament) themes into their monikers, album titles, song titles, and lyrics. In a 2017 interview with Inferno Sound Diaries, founder Filip Lönnqvist cites the Bible as his "favorite source of inspiration", but describes music as being "[his] religion".[3]
As with their name, Rave the Reqviem notably replaces all instances of the letter "u" in their album titles, song titles, and social media posts, with a "v", a common practice in the written English language before the 16th century.
Members[edit]
Each member of Rave the Reqviem uses a religious-themed pseudonym.
- Filip Lönnqvist, "The Prophet" - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Synthesizer (2011 - present)
- Jennie Nord, "The Sister Svperior" - Vocals (2020 - present)
- Rickard Lindgren, "The Cantor" - Vocals, Percussion, Keyboards (2019 - present)
- Petter Perseius, "The Archbishop" - Bass (2011 - present)
- Frank Petersson, "The Deacon" - Drums (2011 - present)
Former members[edit]
- Carola Lönnqvist, "The Holy Mother" - Vocals (2011 - 2017)
- Erik Cederberg, "The High Priest" - Keyboards, Backing Vocals (2011 - 2019)
- Jenny Fagerstrandh, "The Seraph" - Vocals (2017 - 2020)
Discography[edit]
- Rave the Reqviem (November 2014)
- The Gospel of Nil (October 2016)
- FVNERAL [sic] (October 2018)
- Stigmata Itch (December 2020)
- EX-EDEN (October 2023)
References[edit]
- ^ "Rave the Reqviem | Discography, Members". Metal Kingdom. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "Rave the Reqviem lineup, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ a b Diaries, Inferno Sound (2017-03-06). "'Click Interview' with Rave The Reqviem: 'My Favorite Source Of Inspiration Is The Bible' - SIDE-LINE MAGAZINE". Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ravethereqviem/photos/jenny-fagerstrandh-ovr-new-lead-vocalist-has-many-years-of-experience-shes-been-/10155103707248262/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ravethereqviem/posts/pfbid0qux9EyytdTGJrUgjegezCE3o47kRY3aUVfPjejmasVJQ9ugWjwKaHnDJcLFV1KJzl
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ravethereqviem/photos/a.10151153785163262/10156581749443262
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ravethereqviem/photos/a.10151153785163262/10157362152918262
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/ravethereqviem/posts/pfbid0KcKix1dwcJxeFCqcY7D2VCHHQSWbjFjrFsFGvntgNP7RXmcwNE7oFXJ5mXaSBZXpl