Fredrik Lindgren, the founding guitarist of the influential Swedish death metal band UNLEASHED, passed away in early January 2025 at the age of 53.
UNLEASHED said in a statement: “Warriors!!! Sadly, the news have reached us that Fredrik Lindgren, lead guitar of UNLEASHED 1989-1995 has passed away. Fredrik was a huge part of the early history of the band. For this we are eternally grateful. See you in Valhalla brother!”
Lindgren served as the guitarist for UNLEASHED from 1989 to 1995. His work is featured on the studio albums Where No Life Dwells (1991), Shadows In The Deep (1992), Across The Open Sea (1993), and Victory (1995), as well as the live recordings Live In Vienna ’93 and Eastern Blood – Hail To Poland (1995).
After departing UNLEASHED, Lindgren went on to play guitar in several other Swedish bands, including ATLANTIC TIDE, LOUD PIPES, CELESTIAL PAIN, TERRA FIRMA, BORN OF FIRE, and HARMS WAY.
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