2021 in Scandinavian music

The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2021.
(Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.)

2021 in music
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List of years in Scandinavian music


Events

January
  • The death of Finnish guitarist Alex Laiho is announced on social media by members of his band Bodom After Midnight.[1] It is reported that Laiho had “suffered from long-term health issues during his last years”.

May

Albums released

January
Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
15 En gång i tiden Benjamin Ingrosso TEN Music Swedish language [3]
22 Leviathan Therion Nuclear Blast [4]
Kvitravn Wardruna Norse Music [5]
Never Say Die Wig Wam [6]
29 Imperial Soen Silver Lining Music [7]
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound Tribulation Metal Blade (U.S.); Century Media [8]

February
Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
5 The Raging River Cult of Luna Red Crk Recordings EP; guest appearance by Mark Lanegan [9]
Jylhä Korpiklaani Digital album, CD, black vinyl and green vinyl [10]
12 Riddles, Ruins & Revelations Sirenia Napalm Records [11]
19 Among Ashes and Monoliths Ablaze My Sorrow Black Lion Records [12]
26 North Star Einherjer Streaming via Bandcamp [13]
Escape of the Phoenix Evergrey [14]

March
Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
5 Necro Sapiens Baest [15]
The Sognametal Legacy Windir Season of Mist Compilation album, on vinyl [16]
12 Royal Destroyer The Crown Metal Blade Records [17]
19 Live by Fire II Enforcer Nuclear Blast Records Live album [18]
Happy Heroes Trollfest Napalm Records EP [19][20]

April
Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
2 Shadows of Iconoclasm Darkthrone Peaceville Records Box set [21]
9 Vultures Die Alone Arion Produced by Matias Kupiainen [22]
30 Ups!de Down Electric Boys Mighty Music Recorded at Ghost Ward studios; co-produced with David Castillo [23]

May
Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
28 Creatures of the Dark Realm Bloodbound AFM Records 9th studio album [24]
Needles of Rust This Ending Recorded, mixed and mastered at Wing Studios by Sverker Widgren [25]

Eurovision Song Contest

Classical works


Deaths

References
  1. Ben Beaumont-Thomas (4 January 2021). "Alexi Laiho, frontman of metal band Children of Bodom, dies aged 41". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  2. "Rotterdam returns as Eurovision Song Contest Host City in 2021". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 16 May 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. Azarmi, Natasha (15 January 2021). "Benjamin Ingrosso låter unik på svenska" [Benjamin Ingrosso sounds unique in Swedish]. Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  4. "THERION release title track from new album 'Leviathan'". Metal Planet. November 13, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  5. "Wardruna postpone 'Kvitravn' album release until January 2021". The Rockpit. April 8, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  6. "Wig Wam to release new album 'Never Say Die' on January 22nd". Sleazeroxx.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  7. "SOEN Announce New Album "Imperial", Debut "Antagonist" Lyric Video". ThePRP. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  8. Albert Mudrian (November 13, 2020). "Tribulation Unveil New Song "Leviathans," Release Date for 'Where the Gloom Becomes Sound'". Decibel. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  9. "Cult Of Luna To Release "The Raging River" In February, Mark Lanegan To Guest". ThePRP. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  10. "KORPIKLAANI Announces 'Jylhä' Album, Drops 'Leväluhta' Single". Blabbermouth.net. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  11. Bauer, Simon (8 December 2020). "SIRENIA: "Riddles, Ruins & Revelations"-Album für Februar 2021 angekündigt". Rock Hard Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  12. "ABLAZE MY SORROW will release a new album 'Among Ashes and Monoliths' (CD) in February". roooar.com. August 31, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  13. "Viking Metal Battalion Einherjer Return With Anthemic 'Stars'". Loudwire. December 8, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  14. "Progressive Metallers EVERGREY Announce Arrival of New Album "Escape Of The Phoenix" for February 2021". Sonic Perspectives. November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  15. "BAEST To Release Necro Sapiens Album In March; "Abattoir" Single Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  16. "WINDIR discography to be released on vinyl for the first time". Season of Mist. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  17. "THE CROWN Set March Release For Royal Destroyer Album; "Motordeath" Music Video Posted". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 14, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  18. "ENFORCER's Live By Fire II Album Due In March; "From Beyond" Live Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  19. "TROLLFEST To Release Happy Heroes EP In March; Music Video For "Don't Worry Be Happy" Cover Posted". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
  20. "ENFORCER's Live By Fire II Album Due In March; "From Beyond" Live Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  21. "DARKTHRONE - Shadows Of Iconoclasm Limited Edition Box Set Due In April; Video Trailer". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  22. "ARION To Release Vultures Die Alone Album In April; "Out Of My Life" Music Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  23. "ELECTRIC BOYS To Release Ups!de Down Album In April 2021; Cover Artwaork And Tracklist Revealed". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 20, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  24. "BLOODBOUND To Release Creatures Of The Dark Realm Album In May; "When Fate Is Calling" Lyric Video Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. January 15, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  25. "This Ending - Releasing Fourth Studio Album In May, Teaser Launched". Metal Storm. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
  26. "Thorleifs sångare Thorleif Torstensson död i covid-19". Expressen. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  27. Ylimutka, Leena (16 January 2021). "Muusikko Pave Maijanen, 70, on kuollut". Iltalehti (in Finnish). Retrieved 16 January 2021.
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