Jimmie Strimell
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Jimmie Strimell | |
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 Strimell in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 3 December 1980 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Member of | Vindicta |
| Formerly of | Dead by April, Nightrage, Ends With a Bullet, My Collapse, The End of Grace |
Jimmie Strimell (born 3 December 1980) is a Swedish death metal singer. Strimell is known for being a founding member, vocalist and songwriter of metal band Dead by April, as well as serving as frontman for Nightrage.
Career
[edit]In 2006, Strimell founded Dead by April with Pontus Hjelm, where he would serve as the band's vocalist and as a songwriter.[1] Strimell became known for his growls, which were inspired by Pantera.[2] Strimell's vocals caught the attention of other metal acts. After the departure of Tomas Lindberg, Greek-Swedish metal group Nightrage recruited Strimell to sing vocals on their 2007 album, A New Disease is Born.[3] In 2009, Strimell joined Swedish metal supergroup, Death Destruction.[4]
Dead by April
[edit]Dead by April released their first eponymous album, Dead by April in May 2009.[1] The group released their follow up, Incomparable, in September 2011. Concurrently, Strimell toured and released and album with Death Destruction.[5] In February 2012, Dead by April performed at Melodifestivalen, where they were named finalists in the competition to represent Sweden at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.[6] Later that year, Strimell left Death Destruction to focus on Dead by April full time.[7]
Departure
[edit]In March 2013, Strimell left Dead by April due to personal reasons.[8] At the time, his bandmates released an open letter to their fans thanking Strimell for his contributions to the band, but citing Strimell's personal issues had created a "bad environment" that they could not continue with him.[8] After leaving the band, Strimell was announced as returning to join Nightrage's Japanese tour,[9] but ultimately did not appear due to "unforeseen circumstances".[10] Strimell would later join the Swedish hard rock band, Ends With a Bullet. In October 2013, the band released their first album.[11]
In 2015, Strimell was falsely announced as the new frontman of Asking Alexandria when he was impersonated on Twitter.[12][13] At the time, Strimell was in the band My Collapse.[12]
Return to April
[edit]In April 2017, Strimell rejoined Dead by April as a vocalist. At the time, Strimell claimed he had overcome his addiction issues.[14] In March 2020, Strimell was released from the band for a second time due to his ongoing drug and alcohol addiction.[15] After being released from Dead by April for the second time, Strimell formed a new band, Vindicta. Vindicta released their first single called "Slice It" on 1 October 2021.
On 30 June 2023 Strimell rejoined Nightrage after their long time vocalist Ronnie Nyman left the band,[16] but left shortly after joining due to "personal problems".[citation needed]
Discography
[edit]with Nightrage
- 2007 — A New Disease Is Born
with Dead by April
- 2009 — Dead by April
- 2011 — Incomparable
- 2017 — Worlds Collide (Jimmie Strimell Sessions)
- 2019 — As A Butterfly (Re-recorded)
- 2019 — Hold On (Re-recorded)
- 2019 — Beautiful Nightmare (Re-recorded)
- 2019 — Empathy (Re-recorded)
with Death Destruction
- 2011 — Death Destruction
- 2011 — Fuck Yeah (Live EP)
with Ends With a Bullet
- 2013 — Ends With a Bullet (EP)
with My Collapse
- 2015 — Ghosts (Single)
with Splittrad
- 2018 — Djofull (Single)
- 2018 — Jörmungandr (Single)
- 2021 — Cold Light (Music video)
- 2022 — Cold Light (Single)
with Vindicta
- 2021 — Slice It (Single)
- 2023 — Vindicta (EP)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Ett himla liv om Dead By April". Sundsvalls Tidning (in Swedish). 27 April 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Growlskola med Jimmie i "Dead by april" - Svensktoppen". www.sverigesradio.se (in Swedish). 4 February 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ Widro, Jonathan (22 June 2007). "Nightrage – A New Disease is Born Review". Inside Pulse. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "EVERGREY, HAMMERFALL, DEAD BY APRIL Members Join Forces In DEATHDESTRUCTION". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 14 August 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Death Destruction följer med In Flames till Gävle". Gefle Dagblad (in Swedish). 30 November 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Sweden: Loreen and Dead by April win in Växjö". eurovision.tv. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Vocalist JIMMIE STRIMELL Quits DEATHDESTRUCTION". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 30 June 2012. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Founding Member Jimmy Strimell Leaves Dead By April". Already Heardd. 19 March 2013.
- ^ "NIGHTRAGE Rejoined By Singer JIMMIE STRIMELL For Upcoming Shows". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD To Perform With NIGHTRAGE In Gothenburg". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Ends With A Bullet (Ends With A Bullet – Ep) – Crítica | Trueno Metálico" (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ a b Kielty, Martin (17 February 2015). "Asking Alexandria fake frontman claim explained". Louder. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Jimmie Strimell clears up Asking Alexandria rumors | Metal Insider". 16 February 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "It's Official: DEAD BY APRIL Welcome Jimmie Strimell Back, to Growl on Upcoming Tour". AlteRock. 3 May 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "DEAD BY APRIL Fire Vocalist and Co-Founder over Substance Abuse (Again)". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "NIGHTRAGE parted ways with vocalist Ronnie Nyman – Jimmie Strimell is back in the band!". The Gallery. 3 July 2023.
- ^ Mäenpää, Arto (8 October 2021). "Finnish electronic rocker Jay Ray drops new single "Cold Light" featuring former Dead By April vocalist Jimmie Strimell". Chaoszine. Retrieved 20 June 2025.