Overview of the events of 2024 in Scandinavian music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2024. (Go to last year in Scandinavian music or next year in Scandinavian music.)
5 January – Swedish band Grave announce that two long-term members, bass guitarist Tobias Cristiansson and guitarist Mika Lagrén, are leaving the band, with a result that 2024 live appearances are being put on hold.[1] 16 January – Danish band Mercyful Fate announces that their US bassist Joey Vera is leaving, after several years filling in for the late Timi Hansen .[2] 24 January – Turku Philharmonic Orchestra announces Helsinki-born John Storgårds as its new chief conductor, effective from the 2024–2025 season.[3] 3 February – Norway's Melodi Grand Prix concludes, with progressive folk-rock band Gåte winning the right to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest, with their song "Ulveham ".[4] 2 March 7 –9 May – The 68th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest is held in Malmö , Sweden .[8] [9] The highest-placed Scandinavian entry is Sweden, finishing 9th. Finland finishes 19th and Norway 25th. Iceland and Denmark are both eliminated at the semi-final stage. 22 May – Solution .45 announce that they are breaking up, blaming a lack of motivation.[10] 15 May – Barbara Hannigan is announced as the next chief conductor and artistic director of The Iceland Symphony Orchestra; her contract begins in August 2026 for an initial three seasons.[11] 12 July – The Pori Jazz Festival will take place in Finland.[12] October – Stockholm Jazz Festival date unknown – Nightwish take a break from touring following the release of their tenth studio album.[13] Albums released [ edit ] January [ edit ] February [ edit ] Day Artist Album Label Notes Ref. 12 Amorphis Tales from the Thousand Lakes – Live at Tavastia Reigning Phoenix Music Live album [54] 26 Dream Evil Metal Gods Century Media Records [55]
September [ edit ] Day Artist Album Label Notes Ref. 6 Marduk Beast of Prey: Brutal Assault Live album from Brutal Assault Festival 2015 [61] 20 Nightwish Yesterwynde Nuclear Blast Records [62]
Eurovision Song Contest [ edit ] Classical works [ edit ] Film and television music [ edit ] Musical films [ edit ] Film scores [ edit ] 23 January – Anders Sandberg , 55, Swedish vocalist (Rednex )[68] 27 January – Lillebjørn Nilsen , 73, Norwegian singer-songwriter and folk musician[69] 5 February – Riikka Hakola , 61, Finnish operatic soprano (brain tumour)[70] 13 February – Jussi Raittinen , 80, Finnish musician and composer[71] 25 February – Georg Riedel , 90, Czechoslovak-born Swedish jazz double bass player and composer[72] 23 March – Ulf Georgsson , 61, Swedish songwriter[73] 3 April – Kalevi Kiviniemi , 65, Finnish concert organist[74] 6 April – Dutty Dior , 27, Norwegian rapper[75] 21 April – Kaj Chydenius , 84, Finnish musician and composer[76] 21 April – Ingrid Fuzjko Hemming , 91, Swedish classical pianist[77] 25 April – Kaisa Korhonen , 82, Finnish theatre director, actor and singer[78] 29 April – Dagne Groven Myhren , 83, Norwegian folk musician and writer[79] 18 May – Palle Danielsson , 77, Swedish jazz double bassist[80] 4 June – C.Gambino , 26, Swedish rapper[81] 9 June – Alex Riel , 83, Danish jazz and rock drummer[82] References [ edit ] ^ Greg Kennelty (5 January 2024). "Half Of GRAVE Quits The Band, All Live Shows Put On Hold" . Metal Injection. Retrieved 9 January 2024 . ^ "MERCYFUL FATE Parts Ways With Bassist JOEY VERA" . Blabbermouth.net . 16 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024 . ^ "John Storgårds is the new Chief Conductor of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra" (Press release). Turku Philharmonic Orchestra. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024 . ^ "Gåte må bytte tekst før MGP-finalen" . VG . 28 January 2024. ^ "New heights for Iceland - Hera Björk wins 'Söngvakeppnin' with 'Scared Of Heights' " . Eurovision.tv . EBU . 2 March 2024. Retrieved 2 March 2024 . ^ "Erik Grönwall lämnar Skid Row: "Respekterar min hälsa" " . Aftonbladet . 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024 . ^ "Sofi Jeannin er Ars Novas nye chefdirigent!" (Press release). Ars Nova Copenhagen. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024 . ^ Savage, Mark (12 May 2024). "Eurovision 2024: Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision as UK comes 18th" . BBC News . Retrieved 12 May 2024 . ^ "Malmö will host the 68th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2024" . Eurovision.tv . European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 7 July 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023 . ^ Kennelty, Greg (21 May 2024). "SOLUTION .45 Breaks Up" . Metal Injection . Retrieved 22 May 2024 . ^ "Barbara Hannigan ráðin aðalhljómsveitarstjóri og listrænn stjórnandi Sinfóníuhljómsveitar Íslands" (Press release). Iceland Symphony Orchestra. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024 . ^ Official website ^ "Nightwish retire from touring for the foreseeable future: "we won't be touring the next album" " . Louder Sound. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023 . ^ "Trollfest - Releasing 20th Anniversary Compilation" . Metal Storm . 19 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024 . ^ Muraru Daniela (18 December 2023). "Ribspreader announces January release" . Din Întunerec. Retrieved 3 January 2024 . ^ "Blood Red Throne unleashes new track "Seeking To Pierce" from upcoming LP "Nonagon" " . Chaoszine. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024 . ^ Pete Alander (29 December 2023). "Dead by April julkaisee The Affliction -albumin 26.1.2024" (in Finnish). Metalliluola. Retrieved 26 January 2024 . ^ "Madder Mortem tease new LP" . Sputnikmusic . 16 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023 . ^ "MANTICORA To Release Mycelium Album In January" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 3 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023 . ^ "Artillery - New Guitarist Introduced" . Metal Storm . 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023 . ^ "PER WIBERG – The Serpent's Here Album Out In February, Title Track Streaming" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 3 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023 . ^ Larry Petro (13 December 2023). "CRAZY LIXX Unveil New Compilation Album Two Shots At Glory" . KNAC.com . Retrieved 16 February 2024 . ^ "IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February" . Blabbermouth.net . 16 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023 . ^ "AMARANTHE To Release 'The Catalyst' Album Next February" . Blabbermouth.net . 4 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2023 . ^ "BORKNAGAR To Release Fall Album In February; "Summits" Visualizer Streaming Now" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023 . ^ Olaf Alexander Styrmoe (23 February 2024). "Hjerteslag – Betonglandskap" . Under Dusken . Retrieved 25 April 2024 . ^ Keith Clement (2 December 2023). "BLIND CHANNEL RELEASE NEW SINGLE "DIE ANOTHER DAY" (FEAT. RØRY)" . Metalheads Forever . Retrieved 14 December 2023 . ^ Laureline Tilkin (12 February 2024). "Kiuas Announces New EP Release 'Samooja: Pyhiinvaellus' " . Tuonela Magazone . Retrieved 1 March 2024 . ^ "NIKLAS SUNDIN - Former DARK TRANQUILLITY Guitarist Releases Debut Solo Album Featuring Unique Hand-Drawn Cover Artwork; Promo Video" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 5 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024 . ^ "NECROPHOBIC To Release In The Twilight Grey Album In March; "Stormcrow" Music Video Streaming Now" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023 . ^ "SONATA ARCTICA Announces 'Clear Cold Beyond' Album" . Blabbermouth.net . 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023 . ^ "HAMFERÐ To Release New Album In March; Video Posted For First Single" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024 . ^ George Pappas (10 March 2024). "KHOLD – new album "Du dømmes til Død" from Soulseller Records – released the latest single" . Metalwar.gr . Retrieved 22 March 2024 . ^ "Sylvaine to release new EP "Eg Er Framand" on March 22nd 2024" . Grande Rock. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024 . ^ "UNSHINE To Unveil Highly Anticipated Fifth Album "Karn of Burnings" In March 2024" . Metal-Rules.com . 9 January 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024 . ^ "THE QUILL - New Album, Wheel Of Illusion, Due In March" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 19 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024 . ^ "In Vain - Put Out New Track" . Metal Storm . 23 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024 . ^ "KORPIKLAANI Announces New Album 'Rankarumpu' " . Blabbermouth.net . 15 December 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023 . ^ "Imminence To Release New Album "The Black" In April, Reveal European Tour" . ThePRP. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024 . ^ "TÝR To Release Battle Ballads Album In April; "Axes" Music Video Available Now" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 6 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024 . ^ "Loch Vostok to release new studio album "Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast" on April 19th 2024" . Grande Rock. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024 . ^ "Aineen ja Ajan Messu" . Music Finland]. Retrieved 27 February 2024 . ^ "DARKTHRONE Announces New Album 'It Beckons Us All' " . Blabbermouth.net . 14 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024 . ^ "GOTHMINISTER - Pandemonium II: The Battle Of The Underworlds Details Revealed" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024 . ^ "ANETTE OLZON To Release Rapture Album In May; "Heed The Call" Lyric Video Streaming" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024 . ^ "PAIN To Release I Am Album In May; Watch "Go With The Flow" Music Video Now" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 8 March 2024. Retrieved 8 March 2024 . ^ "My sophomore album, JOYRIDE, is yours the 24th of May! Pinch meeeee!!!" . Retrieved 24 April 2024 – via Instagram . ^ "TRAIL OF TEARS Return After More Than 10 Years With Winds Of Disdain EP" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 10 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024 . ^ Greg Kennelty (17 April 2024). "CANDLEMASS Announces Live Album Featuring Epicus Doomicus Metallicus & Nightfall Performances" . Metal Injection. Retrieved 17 April 2024 . ^ "APOCALYPTICA Enlists METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO For 'Plays Metallica Vol. 2' Album" . Blabbermouth.net . 23 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024 . ^ "EVERGREY Announces New Album, 'Theories Of Emptiness' " . Blabbermouth.net . 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024 . ^ "ILLDISPOSED Announce New Album And Share First Single "Spitting Your Pain" " . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 15 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024 . ^ Keith Clement (4 April 2024). "LIMBONIC ART announce new album & release first video single" . Metalheads Forever . Retrieved 24 April 2024 . ^ "AMORPHIS Announces 'Tales From The Thousand Lakes (Live At Tavastia)' Album And Concert Film" . Blabbermouth.net . 16 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024 . ^ "Dream Evil to release new studio album "Metal Gods" on July 26th 2024" . Grande Rock. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024 . ^ "HAMMERFALL Announce New Album "Avenge The Fallen", Share Music Video For First Single 'Hail To The King' " . Sonic Perspectives. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024 . ^ "Dream Evil to release new studio album "Metal Gods" on July 26th 2024" . Grande Rock. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024 . ^ "Leprous Reveal "Atonement" Video, New Album Due in August" . ThePRP. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024 . ^ "Wintersun's Time II has a release date" . Sputnikmusic . 5 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024 . ^ "Wintersun annonce la date de sortie de Time II et du Time Package" (in French). MetalZone. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024 . ^ "MARDUK - Beast Of Prey: Brutal Assault Live Album Due In September" . Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles . 6 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024 . ^ "Nightwish retire from touring for the foreseeable future: "we won't be touring the next album" " . Louder Sound. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023 . ^ a b c "Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, 21-22 February 2024 programme" . Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra . 21–22 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024 . ^ "Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, 21-22 February 2024 programme" . Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra . 21–22 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024 . ^ Keslassy, Elsa (11 June 2021). " 'Hansel & Gretel' Helmer Tommy Wirkola Teams With Charades For Animated Musical 'Spermageddon' (EXCLUSIVE)" . Variety . Retrieved 18 May 2022 . ^ "Joker: Folie a Deux (2024)" . Soundtrack.Net . Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023 . ^ Grobar, Matt (19 January 2024). "Netflix Snaps Up Sundance Doc 'Ibelin' From 'The Painter And The Thief' Helmer Benjamin Ree" . Deadline . Retrieved 28 January 2024 . ^ SVT Nyheter (23 January 2024). "Rednex-sångaren Anders Sandberg är död" . SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 24 January 2024 . ^ "Lillebjørn Nilsen er død" . NRK. Retrieved 29 January 2024 . ^ Francisco Salazar (6 February 2024). "Obituary: Soprano Riikka Hakola Dies at 61" . Operawire . Retrieved 7 February 2024 . ^ "Jussi Raittinen on kuollut" . yle (in Finnish). 14 February 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2024 . ^ "Georg Riedel död – blev 90 år gammal" . Retrieved 27 February 2024 . ^ "Ulf Georgsson har avlidit" . Danslogen (in Swedish). 24 March 2024. Retrieved 25 March 2024 . ^ "Urkutaiteilija Kalevi Kiviniemi on kuollut" . Yle Uutiset (in Finnish). 4 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024 . ^ Sunniva Nerbøberg, Ola Mjaaland (7 April 2024). "Artisten Dutty Dior er død" . NRK (in Norwegian). Retrieved 7 April 2024 . ^ Joukanen, Toni. "Muusikko ja säveltäjä Kaj Chydenius on kuollut" (in Finnish). Yle. Retrieved 20 April 2024 . ^ "Renowned pianist Fujiko Hemming dies at 92" . Kyodo News. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024 . ^ Määttänen, Juuso. "Teatteriohjaaja Kaisa Korhonen on kuollut" (in Finnish). Helsingin Sanomat. Retrieved 25 April 2024 . ^ Dagne Groven Myhren (in Norwegian) ^ "Jazzradion minns Palle Danielsson" (in Swedish). Retrieved 5 June 2024 . ^ "Grammisvinnaren C.Gambino skjuten till döds på Hisingen" (in Swedish). 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024 . ^ Trommeslager Alex Riel er sovet ind efter uhelbredelig sygdom (in Danish)