“Malm”, in Swedish, translates to “ore” in English and is the core ingredient of metal. “Storm”, combined with “Malm” roughly equals a “Metalstorm.” This is not just a pseudonym, but also a way to reveal my place in the realm of music. A storm can bring forth many emotions: disturbing to some, peaceful to others. The weapon I carry, the keyboard, displays a whirlwind (or a maelstrom, if you will) of chaotic eruption and, simultaneously, tranquility. You really never know what you’re going to encounter. I thrive on composing in this sense...

Do not play live.

I am thoroughly an MP3 addict. It is a great way to get your name out there.

Who wouldn't?

Malmstorm began in 1999, shortly after leaving black metal band Lorde of all Desires. I wrote an entire albums worth of material, some of which ended up paving the way for the band Epicurean, which i helped start in 2001. I have since left the band to concentrate solely on the Malmstorm project, as well as Shadowchase, another project i'll begin somewhere in the spring of 2005.

Savatage and Trans Siberian Orchestra are my biggest influences. Musicians that made me want to play, or influenced me one way or another: Kevin Moore, Alice Cooper, JS Bach, Henryk Gorecki, Jorden Rudess, Jonathan Cain, David Bryan, Cevin Key, Mortiis, Enya...

Bands: Kings X, Savatage, Dream Theater, Entwine, Type O Negative, Abigor, Arcturus, Dan Swano, Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell, Ulver, Porcupine Tree, Of the Wand & Moon, Ephel Duath, Tiamat

Finally have the Triton LE back in the arsenal. Good to have an old friend back.

check out my previous band Epicurean.

http://www.epicureanmetal.com