Artist description Swedish five piece, originating from Stockholm. Hard struggeling and serious about our future as aforce to be reckoned with.

Music Style Melodic but progressive and heavy powermetal

Musical Influences Yngwie Malmsteen, Dream theater, Symphony X, Talisman, Iron Maiden, Stratovarius

Similar Artists We hope that we have made a successful blend of the above mentioned bands´ different styles and incorporated the ideas into our sound for the new millenium of heavy metal.

Artist History Formed in the spring of 1999 by Magnus Lindblom.He was contacted by guitarist Jon who has attended GIT for one year.He is now taking lessons from George Bellas. Drummer Johnny joined in, since he and Magnus had played together earlier in another band.Johan later joined as co-guitarist. He has a degree from a swedish music high-school and has now applied for SMK.Johnny had played with a bassplayer called Andreas in two bands before, so he contacted him to see if he was interested to join. He auditioned and has since been the bassplayer of MANKIND.He is currently taking lessons from Marcel Jacob (Talisman and Yngwie Malmsteens Rising force).MANKIND is also looking for a competent keyboard player at the moment.

Group Members Magnus Lindblom - Vocals Jon Björk - Guitar Johan Liefvendahl - Guitar Andreas Blomqvist - Bass Johnny Sandin - Drums

Instruments Shure sm58 mic,PRS and Washburn guitars, Yamaha John Myung 6-string bass and Tama drums.

Additional Info WE ARE LOOKIN FOR A KEYBOARD PLAYER!!!! CONTACT US!

Location Stockholm - Sweden

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