In Vain
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Norway
- Born: 2003 in Kristiansand, Norway
- Active: 2003–present
Biography
In Vain are a progressive death metal band from Kristiansand, Norway, formed in 2003 by guitarist Johnar Håland and vocalist Andreas Frigstad. Their albums for #Indie Recordings#, from 'The Latter Rain' (2007) through 'Mantra' (2010), 'Ænigma' (2013) and 'Currents' (2018) to 'Solemn' (2024), combine extreme metal with jazz, folk and classical elements and extensive string and brass arrangements. 'Solemn' was the last album with founding vocalists Frigstad and Sindre Nedland, who left in 2024; Nedland died in 2025.
Genres
In Vain Discography
- The Latter Rain (2007) - Album - rated 3.34/5
- Mantra (2010) - Album - rated 3.11/5
- Ænigma (2013) - Album - rated 3.3/5
- Currents (2018) - Album - rated 3.38/5
- Solemn (2024) - Album - rated 3.85/5
Members
- Johnar Håland - Guitar, backing vocals (2003–present)
- Andreas Frigstad - Vocals (2003–2024)
- Sindre Nedland - Vocals, keyboards (2003–2024)
- Stig Reinhardtsen - Drums (2005–2017)
- Kristian Wikstøl - Bass, backing vocals (2006–2013)
- Kjetil Pedersen - Guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
- Alexander Bøe - Bass, backing vocals (2013–2025)