Ribspreader is a Swedish death metal band. History Ribspreader was formed in January 2003 by Rogga Johansson and Andreas Karlsson, both also of Paganizer. The band's debut album featured Swedish musician and producer Dan Swanö on drums and lead guitar. Johansson is a prolific musician within the death metal genre, and Ribspreader's 2018 album The Van Murders: Part 2 is considered by some to be one of his more versatile and melodic projects, making it more accessible to listeners who are not strictly fans of the genre. Critical praise for 2019's Crawl and Slither was also high, with the album leading some to claim Ribspreader as Johansson's best band. Others, however, have considered Ripspreader to be nearly indistinct from his other projects, even claiming that the band stands out less because of its close adherence to the norms of Swedish death metal. Members Current Roger "Rogga" Johansson – vocals, rhythm guitar, bass (2002–2014, 2016–present) Taylor Nordberg - lead guitar (2016–present) Jeramie Kling - drums (2016–present) Former Dan Swanö – lead guitar, drums (2002–2004) Andreas Karlsson – lead guitar, bass (2002-2005, 2007-2014) Johan Berglund – drums (2004-2005) Mattias Fiebig – drums (2005–2007) Ronnie Bjornstrom – drums (2007–2009) Brynjar Helgetun – drums (2009–2014) Timeline Discography Demo Ribspreader – 2002 Studio albums Bolted to the Cross – New Aeon Media, 2004 Congregating the Sick – Karmageddon, 2005 Opus Ribcage – Vic Records, 2009 The Van Murders – Vic Records, 2011 The Kult of The Pneumatic Killrod (And a Collection of Ribs) – Vic Records, 2012 Meathymns – Vic Records, 2014 The Van Murders: Part 2 – Xtreem Music (2018) Crawl and Slither – 2019 Compilation Rotten Rhythms and Rancid Rants (A Collection of Undead Spew) – 2006 References External links Ribspreader on Myspace Swedish death metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2002 2002 establishments in Sweden