DARK TRANQUILLITY (S)

Back in the early '90s Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY were laying the foundations for a style of metal that they could call their own. Having identified the limitations within the strict and rigid framework of the downtrodden death metal genre, DARK TRANQUILLITY began experimenting with and incorporating advanced melodic patterns and non-linear song structures into their intense, aggressive and accomplished music. Each album showcase DARK TRANQUILLITY's ability to expand their musical borders and constantly challenge their listeners.

 

 

 

Formed in 1989, DARK TRANQUILLITY have had a huge influence on the European underground scene, pioneering the now-archetypal style that journalists and fans have dubbed the "Gothenburg sound" (alluding to their native town in Sweden of course). This term is characterized with dueling guitar harmonies and complex song structures combined with an intense aural assault rooted in the '80s thrash tradition, although with a more melodic approach.

Photo credits: Katja Kuhl

Daniel Antonsson, band's bass player, uses Mayones Comodous 4 Custom bass. He ordered his Mayo axe with Flamed Maple top in intensive Transparent Red finish, Bartolini pickups and Aguilar OBP-3 active preamp.

"This Bass is truly amazing..." - claims Daniel - "When i first picked it up from the case i was very impressed by the looks and the finish of this beautiful instrument. When i plugged it in i was blown away again! Punchy, warm, fat and articulate sound with a lot of balls! With the Bartolinis and the Aguilar preamp I could easily get any sound that I want, from Jazz to Death!"

"The playability and comfort of playing this bass is really inspiring too! I really recommend everyone who is serious about their music to try out Mayones Basses.......you will not be disappointed! Cheerz! See you on tour!"

Just before hitting the road on the second part of Where death is most alive tour in September 2010 Daniel decided to go for another Mayo bass. This time it is a classic four string Patriot with Bartolini Soapbars and Aguilar preamp.

Photo credits: Francesco Castaldo

More about Dark Tranquillity at band's official services: www.darktranquillity.com and www.myspace.com/dtofficial

Daniel is also known for his guitar works with Soilwork, Dimension Zero and Pathos. Check his personal MySpace for more info: www.myspace.com/danielantonssonofficial

Read more about Comodous and Patriot model in our Catalogue