Gothenburg, Sweden-based death metal outfit Dissection was formed in 1989 by singer/guitarist Jon Nödtveidt and bassist Peter Palmdahl; with the addition of drummer Ole Öhman the following spring, the group recorded its first demo, "The Grief Prophecy." Following the 1991 Corpsegrinder single, "Into Infinite Obscurity," Dissection recorded a second demo named The Somberlain , which resulted in a contract with No Fashion Records and their first album (also titled The Somberlain, but also featuring second guitarist John Zwetsloot) in late 1993. Johan Norman replaced Zwetsloot for the follow-up, 1995's Storm of the Light's Bane, but then, in July of 1997, Nödtveidt and a friend were charged with the brutal murder of an Algerian homosexual. Both were convicted and Nödtveidt received an eight-year sentence, bringing about the end of Dissection. Öhman formed a new group called Reaper and the release of a rarities collection, The Past Is Alive, in 1998, felt like the band's last rites. But the ensuing long silence was eventually broken by 2003's Live Legacy box set and Nödtveidt's release a year later allowed him to finally revive the Dissection name, starting with the two-song Maha Kali EP (part of which was recorded while he was still in jail). A potential collaboration with former Emperor drummer Bard Faust didn't work out, but by late 2005, Nödtveidt had assembled a new Dissection lineup out of guitarist Set Teitan (see also Aborym), bassist Brice Leclercq (of Nightrage), and drummer Tomas Asklund (ex-Dark Funeral). This foursome recorded Dissection's third studio album, Reinkaos, issued in May 2006 by The End Records. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide OFFICIAL BIO Considering it's been 11 years since the release of their last full-length album, and all that has happened in the intervening years, it becomes obvious that the expectations for Dissection's return are very high. Reinkaos boldly presents their unique brand of sinister and heavy music, Anti-Cosmic Metal of Death. The mysterious, sinister atmospheres of their first phase are intact, while several new elements take the band into realms unexplored. The ritual emanations of Reinkaos simmered for 11 years in the mind and heart of singer and guitarist Jon Nödtveidt. Crafted for nearly a year in the studio, the black magic was long in the making, its manifestation a tale of constant struggle, due to both internal and external turbulence. Through all that affected Nödtveidt and Dissection - from occult practice, years in prison, rumors, violence, death, chaos - to the victorious Rebirth of Dissection in 2004, Reinkaos emerges all the better for it. The Rebirth of Dissection, introducing Set Teitan (guitars) and Tomas Asklund (drums), proved the band to be back with a vengeance, which is also clearly expressed on Reinkaos. The album is the first release on the band's own label, Black Horizon Music. "We have invested our souls in this album, gone through fire and brimstone to make everything work", says Nödtveidt. From the martial symphonics of Nexion 218, to the vitriolic Beyond The Horizon and the apocalyptic Starless Aeon, right through to the closing notes of the hypnotic Dark Mother Divine and triumphant God of Forbidden Light, there's no doubt that Dissection is moving forward with strength, experience and a wealth of dark intentions. OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON JON'S DEATH Jon Nödtveidt was a man who lived his life according to his convictions and True Will. A couple of days ago [August 16, 2006] he chose to end his life by his own hands. As a true Satanist he led his life in the way he wanted and ended it when he felt that he had fulfilled his self-created destiny. Not everyone will have understanding or acceptance for his personal path in this life and beyond, but all must respect his choice. Those of us who have met him in his last days can assure that he was more focussed, happier and stronger than ever. It is our full conviction that he left this world of lies with a scornful laughter, knowing that he had fulfilled everything that he had set up for himself to accomplish. The empty space that he leaves behind will be filled with the dark essence that he manifested through his life and black-magical work. His legacy and Luciferian Fire will live on through those few who truly knew him and appreciated his work for what it really was and still is. As our brother's goal in life and death never was to "Rest in Peace", we will instead wish him victories in all battles to come, until the Acosmic Destiny has been fulfilled. For the glory of the Dark Gods and the Wrathful Chaos! 218