Dissection stand as one of Sweden’s most influential extreme metal acts, founded in 1989 by Jon Nödtveidt. Blending black metal and melodic death metal, their sound merges Nordic coldness, dramatic tension and haunting melodies.

Their debut The Somberlain (1993) became a cornerstone of Scandinavian black/death metal, praised for its intricate compositions and mystical aura. Its successor, Storm of the Light’s Bane (1995), is regarded as a masterpiece — a perfect balance of precision, darkness and tragic beauty, shaping the essence of metal for generations to come.

Marked by controversy and tragedy, Dissection’s legacy remains deeply spiritual and uncompromising. Frontman Jon Nödtveidt passed away in 2006, closing one of metal’s most intense chapters.

Fans of epic and chilling atmospheres may also explore Emperor or Dark Funeral, two leading forces in Scandinavian black metal.
On MusikMachine, discover an embroidered patch inspired by the cult album The Somberlain — a refined tribute to Dissection’s tragic and majestic legacy ❄️