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THE HAUNTED’s MARCO ARO: ‘We’ve Never, Ever Had An Argument In The Band Where We Shouted At Each Other’
Marco Aro says rejoining Swedish thrash metal band The Haunted in 2013 felt like “coming home”, despite initially declining guitarist Patrik Jensen’s approach. He attributes the group’s longevity and continued stability to close friendships, giving one another space, and avoiding heated arguments, which he says has helped preserve their relationship.
Aro said most of the band’s core line-up remains intact, with guitarist Ola Englund the only member without an earlier spell in the group. The Haunted’s latest album, *Songs of Last Resort*, follows an eight-year effort disrupted by Covid; its music was recorded at Studio Bohus, vocals at The Cellar Studio, and it was mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren.
In short
- Marco Aro says returning to The Haunted felt like coming home.
- He credits space and friendship for the band’s harmony.
- *Songs of Last Resort* followed an eight-year, Covid-disrupted process.
Explained simply
The Haunted is a Swedish thrash metal band that has existed since the 1990s. Metal bands often face significant changes in their membership, but The Haunted has managed to maintain a relatively stable core line-up for many years, which is notable in a genre where disruption is common. Marco Aro is the band's vocalist and rejoined the group in 2013 after a period away from the band.
The group is releasing Songs of Last Resort, their new album coming eight years after their previous record. The extended gap was partly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which disrupted recording for musicians worldwide. The band's ability to stay together and continue producing music over such a substantial period is significant within metal music.
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