Artist description We are a band who is currently struggeling to get a record deal.We play a technical and sometimes very progressiveand neoclassical melodic heavy metal.

Music Style Melodic power metal.

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

Similar Artists We consider ourselves to be an original blend of the above mentioned bands

Artist History The band was formed in 1999 by Magnus Lindblom.He recruited Jon on guitar who has attended GIT for ayear. Later drummer Johnny joined the band, aswell as guitarist Johan wo has graduated from a music High School in Sweden.Johnny had played with a bassplayer, Andreas in two earlier bands,so Andreas came to an audition and has since been the bassplayer of MANKIND.He is currently taking lessons from Marcel Jacob of Talisman and Yngwie Malmsteen´s Rising force.MANKIND is also looking for a competent keyboardplayer.

Group Members Magnus Linblom - VocalsJon Björk - GuitarsJohan Liefvendahl - GuitarsAndreas Blomqvist - BassJohnny Sandin - Drums

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

Location Stockholm - Sweden

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