1996 : Kalle and Richard, former singer and bassplayer of thrashmetal band FLEGMA decide to start a new band with a more rockin´evil and gothic touch. They seek for members and find Fredrik, previously guitarist in FUNHOUSE, and joel on drums. They start writing songs and by November they have released their first CD, “XIII”. On this album Martin, also an ex-FLEGMA member, play session guitar.
They soon find a permanent guitarist in Lukas who joins the band.
1997: TENEBRE releases two CD-singles and are featured on a tribute to the MISFITS along with acts like ENTOMBED, BACKYARD BABIES and the 69 EYES.
1998: TENEBRE record and release their second fullengh album “GRIM RIDE” which was given great reviews. The band are featured on a lot of compilations.
1999: Joel the drummer is sacked. New drummer Andreas, ex-EMBRACED, joins the band. They record and release a seven inch vinyl, “Tombola voodoo master”. A gothic sideproject under the name of SAINTS IN HELL is formed, and a CD-single ,“Forever false”, is released.
2000: Lukas the guitarist is sacked and replaced with Franco Bollo, who also plays in FUNHOUSE. TENEBRE record and release their third album “MARK OV THE BEAST”, an album which got excellent reviews in magazines everywhere
Steve Sylvester of DEATH SS appears on guest vocals on one of the tracks.
2001: Kalle the singer quits and is replaced with Victor Fradera who also sings in DAWN OF OBLIVION.
Franco the guitarist quits, and is replaced with Peter, ex-EMBRACED.
2002: With a bunch of new songs, and some re-written songs which were meant for SAINTS IN HELL to record, the band entered Cherryfield Studio and recorded their upcoming album "Electric Hellfire Kiss". The album marks a new sound for TENEBRE. More rock'n'roll and more goth. Release is set for August/September.
LINE-UP
VICTOR FRADERA - Vocals FREDRIK TÄCK - Guitar PETER MÅRDKLINT- Guitar ANDREAS ALBIN - Drums RICHARD LION - Bass
