Burns. The album experienced multiple delays due to various reasons. In addition, band members have contributed to their side projects during this time including, in 2008, Dark Empire's Humanity Dethroned and, in 2009, Savage Circus's Of Doom and Death. In updates, the band humorously refers to their recording location as Studio Värdelös. The Swedish word värdelös translates to "useless" in English. On December 12, 2010, the band revealed the tentative title of the album as The Fiction Maze. Throughout 2011–2013, the band issued intermittent updates on the progress of the album. On September 11, 2013, the band announced they had signed with Inner Wound Recordings. The Fiction Maze was released late December in Japan and early January in North America and Europe. Departures of two members and Necromancy (2016-present) On October 26, 2016, rhythm guitarist Daniel Sundbom left the band and Fredrik Mannberg took his place; on February 2, 2019 bassist Fredrik Hedström left the band. In October 2020, the band released a new single, their first in 6 years from the upcoming album Necromancy which was released on December 4, 2020. Guitarist Emil Norberg also commented “This release will mark the beginning of a new chapter for us and we look forward to working together for many more albums in the future,” On January 17, 2021, rhythm guitarist Fredrik Mannberg left the band and they welcome new bassist Alex Friberg. In March 2022, the band released a statement indicating a temporary hiatus citing a lack of passion to record a follow up to 2020's "Necromancy". although "We will surely all remain in the metal scene in one way or another". Band members Current members Jens Carlsson – vocals (1997–present), rhythm guitar (1997–2006) Emil Norberg – lead guitar (2001–present), rhythm guitar (2021-present), bass (2019–2021) Alex Friberg – bass (2021-present) Efraim Juntunen – drums (1997–present) Former members Pekka Kiviaho – lead guitar (1997–2001) Daniel Sundbom – rhythm guitar (2006–2016) Fredrik Mannberg – rhythm guitar (2016–2021) Fredrik Hedström – bass (1997–2019) Timeline Discography The Hunter (2000) Evolution Purgatory (2004) When Eden Burns (2006) The Fiction Maze (2014) Necromancy (2020) References External links Official website Persuader Facebook Musical groups established in 1997 Swedish power metal musical groups Noise Records artists