Feared (band)

Feared is a Swedish metal band formed in 2007 by guitarist Ola Englund and vocalist Mario Santos-Ramos. The band is recognized for its heavy, aggressive sound and technical proficiency, with musical influences spanning death metal, thrash metal, and groove metal. Ola Englund serves as the primary songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Feared began as a side project for Englund but soon gained attention with their debut album "Rejects" in 2011.
==History==
===Formation and Early Years (2007-2010)===
Feared was established in 2007 by Ola Englund and Mario Santos-Ramos. Englund managed the guitars and bass, while Santos-Ramos contributed as the vocalist. In 2008, they released a demo which helped them establish a foothold in the metal scene.
===Debut Album and Growing Popularity (2011-2012)===
In 2010, Feared released their self-titled album, followed by their first official album "Rejects" in 2011. The album featured Mario Santos-Ramos on vocals and Ola Englund on guitars. Their unique blend of heavy and technical metal quickly gained them a dedicated following.
The following year, they released "Refeared," which included contributions from renowned drummer Kevin Talley. This album further solidified their reputation in the metal community.
In 2010, Feared released a self-titled album, followed by "Rejects" in 2011, which featured Mario Santos-Ramos on vocals and Ola Englund on guitars. Their blend of heavy and technical metal garnered a dedicated following. In 2012, the band released "Refeared," featuring drummer Kevin Talley, further solidifying their reputation.
===Continued Evolution and Critical Acclaim (2013-2017)===
2013 saw the release of "Furor Incarnatus," featuring the core lineup of Mario Santos-Ramos (vocals), Ola Englund (guitars), Kevin Talley (drums), and Jocke Skog (bass). This album marked a significant point in their career, showcasing their technical abilities and depth of sound. Before this, they released the single "Possessed", adding to their growing repertoire.
In 2014, Feared participated in the split album "Elemental Nightmares - II", further expanding their presence in the metal scene.
In 2015, they released "Synder," followed by "Reborn" in 2016, and "Svart" in 2017. Each album demonstrated their evolving sound and ability to push the boundaries of metal.
In 2013, Feared released "Furor Incarnatus," featuring a lineup of Mario Santos-Ramos (vocals), Ola Englund (guitars), Kevin Talley (drums), and Jocke Skog (bass). This album highlighted their technical skills and depth of sound. The same year, they released the single "Possessed." In 2014, they participated in the split album "Elemental Nightmares - II." Subsequent albums included "Synder" (2015), "Reborn" (2016), and "Svart" (2017).
===Return with "Song of the Dead" (2024)===
Produced by Jocke Skog, "Song of the Dead" is an intense, in-your-face death metal track that showcases Englund's powerful guitar tones and Ramos' robust vocals. This release signals the band's renewed commitment to creating music and hints at more new material in the near future.
After a seven-year hiatus, Feared returned in 2024 with the single "Song of the Dead," featuring Mario Santos-Ramos on vocals and Ola Englund on guitar. This track marked their first release since "Svart" in 2017. Produced by Jocke Skog, the song reflects a return to the band's roots.
==Discography==
Title 	Type 	Year	Tracklist 	Length
Demo 2008 	Demo 	2008	Fall of Man (04:46), Godlike (06:44), Antisocial (04:04), One, Two, Three, WAR! (03:26), Me and My Sheep (00:59) 	19:59
Feared 	Full-length	2010	Fall of Man (04:46), Breaking the Cycle (04:34), Antisocial (04:05), Our Dying World (04:58), One, Two, Three, WAR! (03:26), My Last Line (04:45), Daddy's Girl (04:57), Bullied (07:22), A Regret (03:29) 	42:22
Rejects 	Full-length	2011	Lords Resistance Army (04:09), Worldeater (03:44), Changes (03:57), Four (05:03), Grmph! (01:13), Godlike (05:33), Euthanasian Bliss (04:03), Ending of Life (04:16), OCD (04:55), The Bridge (03:51), The Morgue (06:09) 	46:53
Refeared 	Full-length	2012	Fall of Man (05:12), Breaking the Cycle (04:32), Antisocial (03:59), Our Dying World (04:55), One, Two, Three, WAR! (03:23), My Last Line (04:43), Daddy's Girl (04:59), Bullied (07:23), A Regret (03:27) 	42:33
Possessed 	Single 	2013	Possessed (02:58) 	02:58
Furor Incarnatus 	Full-length	2013	Live in You (04:22), Breathing Failure (02:56), Psycho Logic (02:42), Vintersol (03:18), Possessed (02:58), Satan (04:06), Warbound (03:52), Devil in White (03:45), Neverlasting (03:48), Impending Doom (03:52), Forever Old (05:02), End (01:38) 	42:19
Vinter 	Full-length	2013	Sun Awake (01:20), Needle Effect (03:41), Your God (03:36), Hate Is Everything (03:11), Mass Destruction (03:58), Erased (04:22), Huldra (04:20), Invidia (03:37), Mylingen (02:44), My Shadow World (04:35), Vinter (03:53) 	39:17
Elemental Nightmares - II	Split 	2014	Side A Feared - Rising Up (03:19), Montecharge - 12mg/h (03:52)
Side B Dead River Runs Dry - Blood Colossus (04:05), Satyros - Mother of Most (04:46)	16:02
Synder 	Full-length	2015	Synder (01:23), Your Demise (03:08), Of Iron and Ashes (03:57), Caligula (03:25), My Grief, My Sorrow (04:06), Dygder (01:37), By Silent Screaming (05:56), Wolf at the End of the World (03:36), My Own Redemption (04:03), Dying Day (02:46), War Feeding War (04:25), The Narcissist (04:50), Godless Devotion (05:09)	48:21
Reborn 	Full-length	2016	Disc 1 Opening Scene (00:49), Fall of Man (04:07), World Eater (03:36), Lords Resistance Army (04:50), Our Dying World (04:02), The Morgue (06:03)
Disc 2 The Turn (00:15), Breaking the Cycle (04:48), My Last Line (04:54), Changes (03:54), Ocd (05:11), The Bridge (03:59)	46:28
Svart 	Full-length	2017	När allt blir svart (01:05), King of the Dead (03:42), Hate Mantra (02:46), My Next (03:23), In i dimman (01:04), Your Black Is My White (03:15), Engines of Death (03:23), The Mare (03:58), Blodspår (02:20) 	24:56
Song of the Dead 	Single 	2024	Song of the Dead (01:57) 	01:57
==Band members==
======Current members======
* Ola Englung – Guitars, Bass 
* Mario Santos-Ramos – Vocals 
* Kevin Talley – Drums 
* Jocke Skog – Bass 
Category:Swedish musical groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2007
Category:Heavy metal musical groups