Opus Atlantica

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Opus Atlantica
Origin Sweden
Genres Power metal, Progressive metal
Years active2001–present
Labels Regain Records
Members Pete Sandberg
Johan Reinholdz
Jonas Reingold
Jaime Salazar
Robert Engstrand

Opus Atlantica is a Swedish power metal band. [1] It is a project of Pete Sandberg a prominent Swedish singer, who has participated in the creation of at least 20 full-length albums. Additionally, Jonas Reingold, a notable Swedish bassist who has also been involved with such bands as Time Requiem and The Flower Kings, is also a band member. The band claims influences from heavy metal, opera and traditional hard rock, resulting in its neo-classical sound.

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References

  1. "Opus Atlantica". Heavymetal.dk (in Danish). 30 September 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2024.