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TIAMAT’s JOHAN EDLUND Suffers Brain Hemorrhage; Belgrade, Serbia Concert Canceled
TIAMAT founder and vocalist Johan Edlund has suffered a brain haemorrhage and is in hospital until further notice. The band cancelled its concert scheduled for Saturday, 14 November, at Zappa Barka in Belgrade, asking supporters to wish Edlund strength and a full recovery.
Edlund has been central to the Swedish metal band since its formation in 1988. TIAMAT’s most widely known albums include *Clouds* and *Wildhoney*; its latest studio album, *The Scarred People*, was released in 2012. Edlund recently said the band had been working on new material, but gave no further details.
In short
- Johan Edlund is hospitalised after a brain haemorrhage.
- TIAMAT cancelled its Belgrade concert.
- The band’s latest studio album came out in 2012.
Explained simply
TIAMAT is a Swedish metal band formed in 1988, with Johan Edlund as its founder and vocalist. The band became known for albums such as Clouds and Wildhoney, and released its latest studio album, The Scarred People, in 2012.
Edlund has been central to TIAMAT throughout its history. The band has recently said it was working on new music, though it has not shared details. A serious illness affecting its long-time frontman may therefore have implications for the band’s future plans.