Diablo | |
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![]() Diablo at Tuska Open Air in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Finland |
Genres | Melodic death metal, groove metal |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | Poko (2006−2008) Sakara (2008–present) |
Website | diabloperkele |
Diablo is a Finnish melodic death / groove metal band, formed in 1995[1] as Diablo Brothers. The band cite Testament, Slayer, Metallica, Megadeth, Opeth, Death and Meshuggah as influences, but influence from several Gothenburg bands such as Dark Tranquillity, Hypocrisy and In Flames is also evident in their music. Their fourth album, Mimic47, was released in January 2006 and reached No. 1 on the Finnish music charts.[2] In May 2008, Diablo released their fifth studio album, Icaros, which reached No. 2 on the Finnish music charts.[3] Their sixth album, Silvër Horizon, was released in 2015.