Elk is a swedish thrash metal band from the small town of Norrtälje, which is located about 70 kilometres north of the capital Stockholm. They started out in the winter of 2003. Current line-up is as follows:

Dan Helsing - Guitar and Vocals
Robert Wedin - Guitar
Johan Lundèn - Bass guitar
Linus Nilsson - Drums and Percussion

Homepage: http://www.myspace.com/madelk

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Elk was also a 4 piece Melodic Metal band from the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. The main line-up came together around 2001 and went their seperate ways in 2005. The band in it's prime had an ever increasing fan base with songs such as "Nothing Sacred", "Scream Your Name" and "So Empty" they were becoming increasingly more known on their local scene with regular gigs, including several appearances at The Hard Rock Café Surfers Paradise. Although many Demos were made there were no officially released CDs. The band consisted of Pete K - Vocals, Noz - Bass, Dan - Guitar and Backup Vocals and Chris - Drums. Dan and Chris are now in Gold Coast band Face of Mutiny.

Some old Elk demos can be found at: http://www.myspace.com/elk
For information on Face of Mutiny visit: http://www.myspace.com/faceofmutiny

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Elk was a three piece post-rock (post-hardcore) band from the northern kentucky/cincinnati, ohio area. they played shows during the mid to late 90's. they recorded a three song EP and released songs on local comps. members are now in Hilltop Distillery (http://commonwealthaudio.com/hilltop)

Elk is a currently active black metal band from Oakland, CA. They have released a split album with another Oakland, CA band, Carrion. More information can be found here: http://www.myspace.com/elkhide