The Funeral Orchestra

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The Funeral Orchestra
Also known asTFO
Origin Gothenburg and Ljungskile, Sweden
Genres Funeral doom
Years active2002–2014, 2017–present
LabelsAftermath, NWN!, Nirucon
MembersPriest I
Priest II
Priest III
Past membersTwo old priests
Website thefuneralorchestra.org

The Funeral Orchestra (often abbreviated to TFO) is a funeral doom band from Sweden.

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History

The Funeral Orchestra's debut studio album, Feeding the Abyss, was released on 30 June 2003, via Aftermath Music.[ citation needed ] In January 2006, the band was announced to have signed a new deal with Aftermath Music, before releasing Slow Shalt Be the Whole of the Law (demo 2002 re-issue on CD); said album was released on 6 June 2006. [1] In July 2009, the band's first music video, "Opium de Occulta" off their 2008 EP ODO, was released. [2]

In summer 2010, Aftermath Music released a split album between The Funeral Orchestra and Ocean Chief, titled The Northern Lights II. [3]

In 2020, the band released their second album, Negative Evocation Rites, via NWN! Productions (vinyl LP) and Nirucon Productions (cassette tape).

Band members

Current

Former

Discography

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References

  1. The Funeral Orchestra Ink New Deal With Aftermath Music metalunderground.com. 26 January 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  2. The Funeral Orchestra: 'Opium de Occulta' Video Available blabbermouth.net. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
  3. Ocean Chief, The Funeral Orchestra - The Northern Lights II Split CD Artwork Revealed bravewords.com. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.