In Vain Shadows Flap Their Black Wings (2024)

In Vain is: Johnar Håland Guitar Kjetil D. Pedersen Guitar Sindre Nedland Vocals Andreas Frigstad Vocals Alexander Bøe Bass Tobias Øymo Solbakk Drums About In Vain: Hailing from Kristiansand, Norway, In Vain has been a pioneering force in Norwegian progressive extreme metal since 2003. Founded by guitarist Johnar Haaland and vocalist Andreas Frigstad, the band s melodic extreme metal sound, set them apart early on. In 2007, In Vain released their first fulllength album, The Latter Rain, a collaborative effort with nearly 20 guest musicians, showcasing their prowess in diverse, progressive arrangements. Subsequent albums like Mantra (2010) and Ænigma (2013) continued to push musical boundaries. Currents, a doubleedition masterpiece exploring contemporary societal shifts was then released in 2018. Declared Album of the Year and garnered perfect scores from various