Hard-hitting Swedish death-metal overlords Soilwork growled their way into the
hearts of hard rock fans in the mid-1990s, gaining a worldwide reputation as
experimental innovators and ferocious live performers. Formed by front man Björn
Strid in Helsingborg, Sweden, the band's mix of icy Scandinavian mood swings
with the fierce speed of Pantera and the melodic breaks of Judas Priest was
championed by Arch Enemy guitarist Michael Amott and debut album 'Steelbath
Suicide' (1998) made them key players on the country's vibrant metal scene.
After extensive touring, their cult statu...