As They Arrive

The sound of As They Arrive (progressive metalcore, Sweden) evokes an idealist sense of longing for a simpler past. Their style might draw connections to Veil of Maya or Betraying the Martyrs, preserving their abstract lost paradise in the form of philosophical lyrics and dense polymetric layers. Beyond this combination of core and progressive, however, the band also finds inspiration in other genres within and outside of metal.

Just like many other promising stories resulting from the Swedish music education system, As They Arrive began as a teenager cover band in Gothenburg. Founded in 2008 by Robin Johnsson (guitar, clean vocals) and Philip Eerola (bass), they started establishing a name as a local act by playing in various venues before releasing their debut EP “Less to Live” (2011).

2013 was a highlight year for ATA, getting signed to Rexius Records and enlisting Niklas Runstad (Aristic) as their second guitarist. Following the addition of singer Axel Jacobsson, they recorded the EP ”Hope for Silence” and released it with Rexius Records in 2014. Some minor lineup modifications have followed, with the resulting aesthetic evolution.

We can see this conceptual mindset in action through their latest album “A Natural Retaliation” 2020, were they ponder on humanity's extinction as a consequence of its own destructive nature.

In the summer of 2021 Mattias Stenbäck (ex. All of our Sons) joined the band after being drumless since before the making of "A Natural Retaliation". They are now eager to get out and play shows again after the pandemic.


Current lineup:

Robin Johnsson – Guitar, clean vocals

Axel Jacobsson – Vocals

Philip Eerola – Bass

Mattias Stenbäck – Drums