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{{Short description|Swedish heavy metal band}}
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| origin            = [[Gothenburg]], Sweden
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* [[Melodic death metal]]
* {{nowrap|[[alternative metal]]}}
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| years_active      = <!--DO NOT change this word format, see Template:Infobox musical artist-->1990–present
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* [[Nuclear Blast]]
* [[Ferret Music|Ferret]] 
* [[Wrong Again Records|Wrong Again]]
* [[Koch Records|Koch]]
* [[Good Fight Music|Good Fight]]
* [[Century Media Records|Century Media]]
* [[Epic Records|Epic]]
* [[Sony Music|SME]]
* [[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]]
* [[Fearless Records|Fearless]]
* [[Eleven Seven Label Group|Eleven Seven]]
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| website           = {{Official URL}}
| current_members   = * [[Björn Gelotte]]
* [[Anders Fridén]]
* [[Chris Broderick]]
* [[Liam Wilson]]
| past_members      = * [[Anders Iwers]]
* Karl Näslund
* [[Mikael Stanne]]
* [[Daniel Erlandsson]]
* [[Johan Larsson (musician)|Johan Larsson]]
* [[Glenn Ljungström]]
* [[Jesper Strömblad]]
* [[Daniel Svensson]]
* [[Peter Iwers]]
* [[Joe Rickard]]
* [[Niclas Engelin]]
* Bryce Paul
* [[Tanner Wayne]]
}}

'''In Flames''' is a Swedish [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band, formed by guitarist [[Jesper Strömblad]] in [[Gothenburg]] in 1990 out of the [[Swedish death metal|Swedish death metal scene]]. Their lineup has changed several times, with vocalist [[Anders Fridén]] and guitarist [[Björn Gelotte]] being the only consistent members since 1995. Since the departure of Strömblad in 2010, no original members remain with the band. In Flames helped pioneer [[melodic death metal]] along with fellow Swedish bands [[At the Gates]] and [[Dark Tranquillity]]. The band has sold over two million records worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.livedaily.com/news/14997.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216141741/http://www.livedaily.com/news/14997.html|archive-date=16 December 2008|title=In Flames finds 'A Sense of Purpose' in North America|last=Kilgore|first=Kym|date=6 October 2008|publisher=[[LiveDaily]]|access-date=26 April 2009}}</ref>

During the band's early years, In Flames had a varying group of musicians recording with them, including many [[session musician]]s. By the release of ''[[Colony (In Flames album)|Colony]]'' (1999), the group had established a stable lineup. Their sixth studio album ''[[Reroute to Remain]]'' (2002) showed the band moving toward a newer style of music that moved further away from melodic death metal and closer to [[alternative metal]].<ref name=Biography>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/in-flames-mn0000096977/biography |title=In Flames {{!}} Biography & History |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |last=DaRonco |first=Mike |access-date=2 October 2017}}</ref> This decision was criticized by fans of the group's heavier metal sound; however, it increased the band's mainstream audience and bolstered their album sales.

Since the band's inception, In Flames have released fourteen [[studio album]]s, three [[Extended play|EPs]], and two live DVDs, their latest release being their fourteenth studio album ''[[Foregone]]'' in 2023. In Flames has been nominated for ten Swedish [[Grammis Awards]]<ref name=Grammis>{{cite web |url= https://grammis.se//?s=In+flames |title=In Flames {{!}} Grammies.se |publisher=[[Grammis]] |last=SE |first=Grammis|access-date=10 May 2024}}</ref> winning seven of them; including “Hard Rock/Metal Album of the Year” category in 2005 for ''[[Soundtrack to Your Escape]]'', 2007 for ''[[Come Clarity]]'', 2009 for ''[[A Sense of Purpose]]'', and most recently in 2024 for Foregone.

==History==
[[File:In Flames - 2017153170928 2017-06-02 Rock am Ring - Sven - 1D X II - 0944 - AK8I6886.jpg|thumb|Singer [[Anders Fridén]] at Rock am Ring 2017]]

===Formation and ''Lunar Strain'' (1990–1995)===
In Flames was founded in 1990 by [[Jesper Strömblad]] as a [[side project]] from his then-current [[death metal]] band, [[Ceremonial Oath]].<ref name="IFB">{{cite web|url=http://www.inflames.com/biography/default.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207092033/http://www.inflames.com/biography/default.asp|archive-date=7 February 2008|title=In Flames Biography|access-date=1 June 2016|date=30 March 2004|publisher=In Flames}}</ref><ref name="MR"/> His purpose was to write songs with a more melodic musical direction, something which he was not allowed to do in Ceremonial Oath.<ref name="MR"/><ref name="Enslain"/> In 1993, Strömblad decided to quit Ceremonial Oath due to these musical differences and began focusing more on In Flames.<ref name="MR"/><ref name="Enslain"/> That same year, Strömblad recruited [[Glenn Ljungström]] on guitar and [[Johan Larsson (musician)|Johan Larsson]] on [[bass guitar]] to form the first official In Flames line-up.<ref name="Enslain"/>

The trio recorded a [[demo (music)|demo]] in August 1993 and sent it to [[Wrong Again Records]]. In order to increase their chances of getting signed to the label, the group lied and said they had thirteen songs already recorded, when in fact they only had three.<ref name="LM" /> The owner of the label enjoyed the music, and immediately signed them to the label.<ref name="IFB" />

After being signed, work on the band's debut album began. The album, titled ''[[Lunar Strain]]'', was recorded in [[Studio Fredman]] and released in August 1994.<ref name="sharpe-young">{{cite book|last1=Sharpe-Young|first1=Gary|title=Metal: The Definitive Guide|date=2007|publisher=Jawborne Press|location=London, England|isbn=9781906002015|pages=378–379}}</ref> Since the band did not have a vocalist yet, Strömblad asked [[Mikael Stanne]] of [[Dark Tranquillity]] to provide [[session musician|session vocals]].<ref name="sharpe-young" /> Many other session musicians participated in the recording as well, including guitarists Anders Iwers, Karl Näslund, and [[Oscar Dronjak]] (the latter of which provided backing vocals), vocalist Jennica Johansson, and violinist Ylva Wåhlstedt.<ref>{{cite web|title=Artists :: In Flames|url=http://www.musicmight.com/artist/sweden/gothenburg/in+flames|website=MusicMight|access-date=2 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303193840/http://www.musicmight.com/artist/sweden/gothenburg/in+flames|archive-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>

[[File:In Flames - 2017153171030 2017-06-02 Rock am Ring - Sven - 1D X II - 1004 - AK8I6946.jpg|thumb|Guitarist [[Björn Gelotte]] at Rock am Ring 2017]]
During 1994, In Flames recorded and self-produced their first [[Extended play|EP]], ''[[Subterranean (EP)|Subterranean]]'', in Studio Fredman. In Flames still did not have a vocalist yet, so session vocals were provided this time by [[Henke Forss]]. In 1994, the band covered the song "[[Eye of the Beholder (song)|Eye of the Beholder]]" for the [[Metallica]] tribute album ''Metal Militia: A Tribute to Metallica''. In 1995, ''Subterranean'' was released. ''Subterranean'' garnered much attention and led the band to acquire a record deal with [[Nuclear Blast]].<ref name="IFB"/>

===''The Jester Race'' (1996)===
In 1995, In Flames became tired of using session musicians to record an album or to do live shows, so the trio asked [[Björn Gelotte]] to join the band as the full-time drummer, and 6 months later asked [[Anders Fridén]] to join the band as the full-time vocalist.<ref name="IFB"/><ref name="MR"/><ref name="LM">{{cite web|url=http://www.live-metal.net/features_interviews_inflames.html|title=A Moment of 'Clarity' with In Flames|access-date=8 June 2007|date=26 July 2006|publisher=Live-Metal.Net|archive-date=26 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226071751/http://www.live-metal.net/features_interviews_inflames.html|url-status=usurped}}</ref> That same year, the new line up recorded the band's second studio album, ''[[The Jester Race]]'' (Released in 1996). This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman, but unlike previous albums, it was co-produced by the studio's owner, [[Fredrik Nordström]]. Gelotte also provided some lead and acoustic guitars for the album. Afterwards, In Flames toured with [[Samael (band)|Samael]], [[Grip Inc.]], and [[Kreator]].<ref name="IFB"/>

===''Whoracle'' (1997–1998)===
[[File:In Flames - 2017153171418 2017-06-02 Rock am Ring - Sven - 1D X II - 0419 - B70I6338.jpg|thumb|Guitarist [[Niclas Engelin]] at Rock am Ring 2017]]
In 1997, In Flames recorded and released their third studio album, ''[[Whoracle]]''. This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman and co-produced by Nordström. Once again Gelotte provided lead and acoustic guitars for the album. Ljungström and Larsson unexpectedly announced that they were leaving In Flames after the album was recorded.<ref name="IFB"/> [[Niklas Engelin]] and [[Peter Iwers]] were recruited to fill in the vacant spots on guitar and bass respectively, during a tour with [[Dimmu Borgir]].<ref name="IFB"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockdetector.com/interviews/artist,4354.sm?id=92 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071224210557/http://www.rockdetector.com/interviews/artist%2C4354.sm?id=92 |archive-date=24 December 2007 |title=Come Clarity |access-date=8 June 2007 |author=Morgan, Anthony |date=28 June 2006 |publisher=rockdetector.com |url-status=dead}}</ref> After the tour both Engelin and Iwers were asked to join the band as permanent members, to which they agreed. With the new line-up, In Flames then proceeded with a European tour and played their first two shows in Japan.<ref name="IFB"/> However, by the end of that tour in 1998, Engelin quit In Flames, so the band decided to switch Gelotte from his position as drummer to guitarist, and they recruited [[Daniel Svensson]] to take over as drummer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themetalweb.com/inflamesinterview.html|title=Dawn with Daniel Svensson|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Dawn|date=22 September 2002|publisher=The Metal Web|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070714032717/http://www.themetalweb.com/inflamesinterview.html|archive-date=14 July 2007}}</ref><ref name="NBN"/>

===''Colony'' (1999)===
In 1999, the new line-up recorded and released the band's fourth studio album, ''[[Colony (In Flames album)|Colony]]''. This album was recorded once again in Studio Fredman and co-produced by Nordström. The second solo on "Coerced Coexistence" was recorded by [[Kee Marcello]].<ref name=IFOfficial>{{cite web|url=http://www.inflames.com|title=In Flames website|publisher=Inflames.com |access-date=26 February 2009}}</ref> Afterwards, In Flames toured Europe, Japan, and played their first show in the United States during the Milwaukee Metal Fest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gryphonmetal.ch/InterviewInFlames.html|title=In Flames: Interview with Björn Gelotte|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Haumschild, Matthew|date=22 September 2002|publisher=Gryphon Metal}}</ref>

===''Clayman'' (2000–2001)===
In 2000, In Flames recorded and released their fifth studio album, ''[[Clayman]]''. It was recorded in the same studio as their previous releases and again co-produced by Nordström. Afterwards, In Flames toured with [[Dream Theater]], [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]], and [[Testament (band)|Testament]].<ref name="IFB"/> In August 2001, In Flames released ''[[The Tokyo Showdown]]'', a live album recorded during the Japanese tour in November 2000.

===''Reroute to Remain'' (2002–2003)===
In 2002, In Flames recorded and released their sixth studio album, ''[[Reroute to Remain]]''. Unlike all of In Flames' previous albums, ''Reroute to Remain'' was not recorded in [[Studio Fredman]] or produced by Nordström. The album was produced by [[Daniel Bergstrand]] and recorded in a house the band rented in Denmark, except for the drums which were recorded at Dug-Out Studio. ''Reroute to Remain'' represented a major stylistic shift for In Flames music, in the addition of clean vocals, catchier choruses and less growling. It was also their first album to have official singles released from it. That year the band toured with [[Slayer]], [[Soulfly]], and [[Mudvayne]].<ref name="IFB"/>

===''Soundtrack to Your Escape'' (2004–2005)===
In 2003, In Flames recorded their seventh studio album, ''[[Soundtrack to Your Escape]]'', and released it in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.middletownjournal.com/features/content/shared/oh/go/music/hjn0805goINFLAMES.html|title=In Flames rocks Bogart's|access-date=3 March 2009|last=Jones|first=Richard O.|date=5 August 2005|publisher=Middletown Journal|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716090935/http://www.middletownjournal.com/features/content/shared/oh/go/music/hjn0805goINFLAMES.html|archive-date=16 July 2011}}</ref> Like with ''Reroute to Remain'', the majority of the album was recorded in a house that the band rented in Denmark, with the drums recorded in Dug-Out Studio. This album was also produced by Bergstrand. ''Soundtrack to Your Escape'' increased the band's popularity considerably, selling 100,000 copies in the United States and yielding a No.&nbsp;2 single on the Swedish charts with ''The Quiet Place''.<ref name="Swedish Singles Charts: In Flames">{{cite web | url=http://www.swedishcharts.com/search.asp?search=In+Flames&cat=s | work=swedishcharts.com | title=Swedish Singles Charts: In Flames | access-date=24 July 2008}}</ref> Four music videos were filmed: "The Quiet Place", "My Sweet Shadow", "F(r)iend" and "A Touch of Red", all of which were directed by [[Patric Ullaeus]]. The ensuing world tour saw the band make their first trip to Australia, where they played to mostly sold-out crowds. Afterward, In Flames toured with [[Judas Priest]], [[Mötley Crüe]], and [[Motörhead]].<ref name="NBN"/> In Flames was also featured on the main stage at [[Ozzfest|Ozzfest 2005]].

===''Come Clarity'' (2006–2007)===
In 2005, In Flames recorded and self-produced their eighth studio album, ''[[Come Clarity]]'', in Dug-Out studio. That same year, In Flames released ''[[Used and Abused: In Live We Trust]]'', a [[box set]] consisting of material filmed and recorded throughout various live performances during 2004. The DVD was filmed, edited and directed by Ullaeus. Also in 2005, In Flames decided to sign with an additional record label, [[Ferret Music]], so future releases could have better distribution in [[North America]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chroniclesofchaos.com/articles/chats/1-888_in_flames.aspx|title=Moments of Clarity|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Smit, Jackie|date=9 January 2006|publisher=Chronicles of Chaos}}</ref> In 2006, ''Come Clarity'' was released in North America through Ferret Music and elsewhere through Nuclear Blast. It became the band's first No.&nbsp;1 album on the Swedish charts. A bonus DVD of In Flames playing all the songs in a rehearsal studio was also released. Ullaeus directed their music video for "Take This Life". That same year, In Flames toured with [[Sepultura]], co-headlined a U.S. tour with [[Lacuna Coil]], joined [[The Unholy Alliance (tour)|The Unholy Alliance Tour]], was one of the headliners on the Sounds of the Underground tour, and played on the main stage at [[Download Festival]].<ref name="NBN"/> In 2007, the band played in [[Dubai]] for the annual [[Dubai Desert Rock Festival]]. In Flames also played at Bloodstock Open Air festival in August 2007.

===''A Sense of Purpose'' (2008–2009)===
[[Image:InFlames92709.jpg|thumb|right|In Flames at House of Blues, New Orleans on 27 September 2009]]
In October 2007, In Flames finished recording their ninth studio album in [[IF Studios]], their own studio located in Gothenburg, Sweden (formerly Studio Fredman). During the recording sessions, the band released studio diaries documenting the recording process.<ref name="IFNA"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=4253228&MyToken=69562371-7820-402c-b935-613e05bb0811|title=In Flames MySpace Profile|access-date=7 October 2007|date=7 October 2007|publisher=In Flames}} {{dead link|date=November 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On 23 January 2008, the band confirmed that they had recorded a video for the single "[[The Mirror's Truth]]", and posted photos from the video on their official Myspace profile.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.komodorock.com/latest-news/latest-news/in-flames-record-video-for-the-mirrors-truth;-photos-available-200801233684/ |title=In Flames Record Video For The Mirrors Truth; Photos Available |publisher=Komodo Rock |date=23 January 2008 |access-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111003010736/http://www.komodorock.com/latest-news/latest-news/in-flames-record-video-for-the-mirrors-truth;-photos-available-200801233684/ |archive-date=3 October 2011}}</ref> In Flames were featured on the [[Gigantour]] 3 North American tour with [[Megadeth]], [[Children of Bodom]], [[Job for a Cowboy]], and [[High on Fire]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=87190 |title=Gigantour 2008 lineup |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=15 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090502051211/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=87190 |archive-date=2 May 2009}}</ref>

On 4 April 2008, In Flames released their ninth studio album, ''[[A Sense of Purpose]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inflames.com|title=The official homepage |publisher=In Flames |access-date=14 July 2011}}</ref> The first single from the new album was titled "The Mirror's Truth" and was released in Europe on 7 March 2008. In June 2008, In Flames performed at [[Metaltown Festival]], [[Metalcamp]], [[Graspop Metal Meeting]], [[Nova Rock Festival]], [[Rock am Ring and Rock im Park]], [[Gigantour]] and [[Download Festival]]. In late August 2008, In Flames filmed a video for the second single, "Alias", once again directed by Ullaeus. From January 2008 to December 2009 In Flames toured on the [[A Sense of Purpose Tour]].

On 3 February 2009, the band announced that Strömblad would not be participating in the Australia/South America/Japan tour in order to get treatment for his alcohol abuse problems. Engelin was announced as his replacement for the tour. On 18 February, the band announced their United Kingdom and Ireland tour would not go ahead as planned due to Strömblad's alcohol rehabilitation and the birth of Iwers's child.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/in-flames-cancel-uk-ireland-tour|title=In Flames Cancel UK & Ireland Tour|publisher=Metalhammer.co.uk|access-date=15 March 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130415161822/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/in-flames-cancel-uk-ireland-tour/|archive-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> On 4 March, the band announced that the third single from ''A Sense of Purpose'' is the track "Delight and Angers". The video premiered on the band's Myspace on 25 March. It was once again directed and produced by Ullaeus. [[Alex Pardee]] did the artwork for the song like he did with all of ''A Sense of Purpose''.

The band joined with [[Killswitch Engage]], [[Dead by April]], [[Every Time I Die]] and [[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster]] for the UK leg of the [[Taste of Chaos]] 2009 tour in November 2009.

===''Sounds of a Playground Fading'' (2010–2012)===
The departure of guitarist and founding member Jesper Strömblad was announced on the band's MySpace on 12 February 2010. The parting was on good terms with Strömblad, stating that "I'm determined to fight and defeat my demons once and for all...", with the remaining band members backing his decision, though in a more recent declaration Fridén stated that their relationship with Strömblad was not going well.<ref name="roadrunnerrecords.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155956 |title=Blabbermouth.Net - In Flames Signs With Century Media Records |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810135527/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155956 |archive-date=10 August 2011}}</ref> On 28 February 2011, it was announced that Engelin had re-joined the band to take the vacant spot left by Strömblad's departure.

In early 2010, In Flames collaborated with [[Pendulum (drum and bass band)|Pendulum]] on their third studio album ''[[Immersion (album)|Immersion]]''. The song "Self Versus Self" is one of three collaborations on the album.{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}

On 11 October 2010, In Flames entered IF Studios in Gothenburg to start recording their new album, tentatively titled ''[[Sounds of a Playground Fading]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=152752 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120530065150/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=152752 |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 May 2012 |title=IN FLAMES: Album Title Revealed |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=14 July 2011 }}</ref> On 25 January 2011, the band announced that the recording of their new album was finished and that the album was being mixed. The album was recorded with producer Roberto Laghi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-hammer.de/news/meldungen/article94480/In-Flames-Hoert-in-die-neue-Single-Deliver-Us-rein.html |title=In Flames: weitere Studio-Videos sind fertig - METAL HAMMER |date=13 May 2011 |publisher=Metal-hammer.de |access-date=14 July 2011}}</ref>

To support the album, In Flames performed at the [[Sonisphere Festival]] in Knebworth,<ref>{{cite web|last=Bhamra |first=Satvir |url=http://amplified.tv/2011/01/17/motorhead-mastodon-in-flames-and-parkway-drive-join-sonisphere-line-up/ |title=Motorhead, Mastodon, In Flames and Parkway Drive join Sonisphere line-up |publisher=Amplified.tv |access-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308091025/http://amplified.tv/2011/01/17/motorhead-mastodon-in-flames-and-parkway-drive-join-sonisphere-line-up/ |archive-date=8 March 2012}}</ref> and alongside [[Megadeth]], [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]], [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]], [[Godsmack]], and [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] at the [[Mayhem Festival 2011]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mayhemfest.com/bands |title=Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2011 Âť Bands |publisher=Mayhemfest.com |access-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128223822/http://mayhemfest.com/bands |archive-date=28 January 2011}}</ref> They also played at Hellfest Festival 2011, headlining the second main stage, and Nova Rock Festival in Austria.

In March 2011, In Flames signed with [[Century Media Records]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES: CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS SIGNS IN FLAMES|url=http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=9733&IdCompany=3|publisher=Century Media|access-date=28 March 2011|author=Century Media|date=28 March 2011|archive-date=27 September 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927185023/http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=9733&IdCompany=3|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 6 April 2011, In Flames announced their newest single, "Deliver Us", was slated for a May release. For part of the European tour, [[Jonas Ekdahl]] of DeathDestruction filled in for Svensson on drums, after Svensson's decision to remain in Sweden for a time following the birth of his child.

''Sounds of a Playground Fading'' was released in Sweden on 15 June 2011, on 17 June 2011 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Norway, on 20 June 2011 in the UK, Benelux, France, Greece, Denmark and Portugal, on 21 June 2011 in North America, Spain and Italy, on 22 June 2011 in Finland, Hungary and Japan, and on 24 June 2011 in Australia and New Zealand. A video was made for "Deliver Us". It was filmed in Gothenburg, and was again directed by Ullaeus, who also directed the second video from ''Sounds of a Playground Fading'', "Where the Dead Ships Dwell".

In an interview at Canada's [[Heavy MTL]] festival on 12 August 2012, frontman [[Anders Fridén]] revealed that In Flames will "start thinking about" recording their next studio album in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES Won't Start Thinking About New Studio Album Until Next Year|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=178608|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=26 August 2012|author=Blabbermouth.net|date=25 August 2012}}</ref>

===''Siren Charms'' (2013–2015)===
In Flames began recording their eleventh studio album in August 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-begins-work-on-new-album/|title=In Flames Begins Work On New Album|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=6 August 2013|access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> On 10 April 2014, the In Flames website appeared to have been hacked. The alleged hacker threatened to leak information the next day. The band posted on its Facebook, saying, "We have encountered some issues regarding our online platforms. We want to assure you that no Jesterhead member information has been compromised, and our team is working on a solution right now. We apologize for the inconvenience."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/in-flames-website-has-been-hacked|title=In Flames' Website Has Been Hacked|first=Robert|last=Pasbani|date=10 April 2014|access-date=10 April 2014}}</ref> However, the site was not really hacked.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/04/11/flames-website-really-hacked/|title=In Flames' Website Was Not Really Hacked|publisher=[[MetalSucks]]|first=Axl|last=Rosenberg|date=11 April 2014|access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> The following day, the band's website was updated with a link to the supposed leak. A short video announced that the new album will be titled ''[[Siren Charms]]''.<ref name=IFOfficial /> The album was released on 9 September 2014, via the band's new label, [[Epic Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-to-release-siren-charms-in-september/|title=In Flames To Release 'Siren Charms' In September|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=11 April 2014|access-date=11 April 2014}}</ref> ''Siren Charms'' includes vocals recorded by fans.<ref>{{cite web |last=Spitz |first=Eric |url=http://substreammagazine.com/2014/07/interview-in-flames-their-future-past-and-highlights/ |title=INTERVIEW: In Flames – Their Future, Past, and Highlights |publisher=Substreammagazine.com |access-date=15 March 2015 |archive-date=28 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528225742/http://substreammagazine.com/2014/07/interview-in-flames-their-future-past-and-highlights/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Following release of the album they started a World tour, set to last throughout 2015. On 12 October 2014 the band officially announced on their Facebook page that they are to release a brand new Live Blu-ray/DVD and CD set based on their show in [[Gothenburg]], which took place in November 2014 and was officially released on 23 September 2016 titled 'Sounds from the Heart of Gothenburg'. Longtime drummer Daniel Svensson announced his departure from the band to focus on his family life on 7 November 2015.

===''Battles'' (2016–2017)===
In early 2016, In Flames began recording a new album in Los Angeles, and finished the recording in April.<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES Drummer DANIEL SVENSSON Quits Band To Focus On Family Life|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-drummer-daniel-svensson-quits-band-to-focus-on-family-life/|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=7 November 2015|access-date=14 November 2015}}</ref>

On 25 August 2016, In Flames posted a [[YouTube]] link to a new song entitled "The End" along with a new profile picture with the In Flames logo accompanied by the word "Battles". It was later revealed the same day that ''[[Battles (album)|Battles]]'' will be the title of their twelfth studio album, and was released worldwide on 11 November 2016 through [[Nuclear Blast]].

On 17 September 2016 the band announced on their Facebook page that [[Joe Rickard]], formerly of American rock band [[Red (band)|RED]], who performed session drums on [[Battles (album)|Battles]] is now the new permanent drummer, replacing [[Daniel Svensson]].<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES Announces New Drummer|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-announces-new-drummer/|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=17 September 2016|access-date=17 September 2016}}</ref>

On 29 November 2016, [[Peter Iwers]] announced the tour supporting Battles would be his last with In Flames.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peter's Departure Statement|website = [[Facebook]]|url=https://www.facebook.com/inflames/photos/a.135143819867719.20039.134855083229926/1145549445493813/?type=3 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/134855083229926/1145549445493813 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|date=29 November 2016|access-date=29 November 2016}}{{cbignore}}</ref> This leaves just Anders and Björn as the only members left in the band who have constantly remained in the lineup since the 1990s. Bassist Håkan Skoger, who previously worked with Friden on his side project 'Passenger', played live with the band on their first UK tour date in Scotland. The band then recruited bassist Bryce Paul to play bass on their American tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES Taps Bassist BRYCE PAUL For U.S. Tour |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-taps-bassist-bryce-paul-for-u-s-tour/|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=2 May 2017|access-date=2 May 2017}}</ref>

In December 2017, In Flames released 'Down, Wicked, and No Good' EP, which included three covers and a live performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-covers-depeche-mode-alice-in-chains-nine-inch-nails-on-down-wicked-no-good-ep/|title=IN FLAMES Covers DEPECHE MODE, ALICE IN CHAINS, NINE INCH NAILS On 'Down, Wicked & No Good' EP|date=17 November 2017|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref>

On 5 July 2018, it was announced the band recruited [[Tanner Wayne]] as the new drummer, replacing Joe Rickard.<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES Recruits Drummer TANNER WAYNE|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-recruits-drummer-tanner-wayne/|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|date=5 July 2017|access-date=5 July 2017}}</ref>

=== ''I, the Mask'' (2018–2021) ===
[[File:20180804 Wacken Wacken Open air In Flames 0315.jpg|upright=1.25|thumb|In Flames at [[Wacken Open Air]] 2018]]
On 14 December 2018, In Flames announced that their 13th album titled ''[[I, the Mask]]'' would be released on 1 March 2019.<ref>{{cite web | title=In Flames Detail Forthcoming Album, 'I, the Mask,' Share Two New Tracks | date=17 December 2018 | url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/in-flames-detail-forthcoming-album-i-the-mask-share-two-new-tracks | access-date=1 January 2019}}</ref> As part of this announcement, they released two singles from the upcoming album, "I Am Above"<ref>{{cite web|title=In Flames - I Am Above (Official Music Video)|website = [[YouTube]]| date=14 December 2018 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OkSsFsXLD8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/4OkSsFsXLD8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=1 January 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and "(This Is Our) House".<ref>{{cite web|title=In Flames - (This is Our) House (Official Lyric Video) |website = [[YouTube]]| date=13 December 2018 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoUgqwMX9oo  |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/ZoUgqwMX9oo |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=1 January 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The music video for "I Am Above" features Swedish actor [[Martin Wallström]] lyp syncing the entire song in [[List of one-shot music videos|one shot]] against a black backdrop and does not show any members of the band. The lyric video released for "(This Is Our) House" features live concert footage from the Borgholm Brinner music festival in Sweden. 
The album was produced by [[Howard Benson]], mixed by [[Chris Lord-Alge]], and mastered by [[Ted Jensen]].<ref name="Bienstock 2018">{{cite web | last=Bienstock | first=Richard | title=In Flames Detail Forthcoming Album, 'I, The Mask,' Share Two New Tracks | website=guitarworld | date=17 December 2018 | url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/in-flames-detail-forthcoming-album-i-the-mask-share-two-new-tracks | access-date=4 February 2020}}</ref> On 10 January 2019, the lyric video for "I, the Mask", the title track of the album, was released via the [[Nuclear Blast Records]]' [[YouTube]] channel.<ref>{{cite web | title= I, The Mask Official Lyric Video|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0sujFluBlE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/x0sujFluBlE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live| access-date=20 January 2019| date=10 January 2019| publisher=Nuclear Blast Records}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In Flames was set to open up for [[Megadeth]] and [[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]] with [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]] in the summer of 2020 in North America. The event has since been rescheduled to 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-lamb-of-god-announce-2020-north-american-tour-trivium-and-in-flames-to-open/|title=MEGADETH + LAMB OF GOD Announce 2020 North American Tour With TRIVIUM And IN FLAMES; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale|date=10 February 2020|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref> Due to international visa issues caused by the pandemic, In Flames was later forced to withdraw from the tour and were replaced by [[Hatebreed]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hatebreed-replaces-in-flames-on-the-metal-tour-of-the-year/|title=HATEBREED Replaces IN FLAMES On 'The Metal Tour Of The Year'|date=13 July 2021|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref>

On 28 August 2020, In Flames released a 20th anniversary edition of ''Clayman''. It features remastered versions of every song as well as re-recorded versions of "Only for the Weak", "Bullet Ride", "Pinball Map", and "Clayman".<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-29|title=IN FLAMES Releases Music Video For Re-Recorded Version Of 'Only For The Weak' From 'Clayman 20th Anniversary Edition'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-releases-music-video-for-re-recorded-version-of-only-for-the-weak-from-clayman-20th-anniversary-edition/|access-date=2020-09-22|website=blabbermouth.net}}</ref> In 2021, Stanne, Strömblad, Svensson, Iwers and Engelin announced the formation of the band [[The Halo Effect (band)|The Halo Effect]]; the band consists entirely of ex-members of In Flames.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/how-five-former-in-flames-members-came-together-to-form-the-halo-effect/|title=How Five Former IN FLAMES Members Came Together To Form THE HALO EFFECT|date=15 November 2021|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=25 December 2021}}</ref>

=== ''Foregone'' (2022–present) ===
In early 2022, In Flames announced the festival "Dalhalla Brinner", their own festival taking place in the [[Dalhalla]] open air theater; opening for the band were [[Orbit Culture]], [[Lorna Shore]] and [[Tesseract (band)|Tesseract]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/in-flames-announces-dalhalla-brinner-2022-with-tesseract-lorna-shore|title=IN FLAMES Announces Dalhalla Brinner 2022 With TESSERACT & LORNA SHORE|first=Greg|last=Kennelty|date=25 February 2022|website=Metal Injection}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/02/25/in-flames-announce-2022-dalhalla-brinner-fest-featuring-tesseract-and-lorna-shore/|title=In Flames Announce 2022 'Dalhalla Brinner' Fest Featuring Tesseract and Lorna Shore|first=Emperor|last=Rhombus|date=25 February 2022|website=MetalSucks}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dalhalla Brinner går ut med lineup |url=https://gaffa.se/nyheter/2022/februari/dalhalla-brinner-gar-ut-med-lineup/ |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=gaffa.se |language=sv}}</ref>

On 13 June 2022, In Flames released the song "State of Slow Decay" and announced they were re-signing with Nuclear Blast;<ref>{{cite web |publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-releases-new-single-state-of-slow-decay-announces-re-signing-with-nuclear-blast |title=IN FLAMES Releases New Single 'State Of Slow Decay', Announces Fall 2022 North American Tour |date=13 June 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> the song was noted for having a sound similar to the band's earlier melodic death metal works.<ref>{{cite web |website=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-flames-new-melodeath-rager-state-slow-decay |title=Hear In Flames' New Melodeath Rager "State of Slow Decay" |date=13 June 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |website=Wall of Sound |last=Aarons |first=Ricky |url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2022/06/13/in-flames-returns-with-blistering-state-of-slow-decay-single/ |title=In Flames Returns With Blistering 'State Of Slow Decay' Single |date=13 June 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> On 1 August, the band released another single, "The Great Deceiver".<ref>{{cite web |website=Revolver |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-flames-crushing-new-song-great-deceiver |title=Hear In Flames' Crushing New Song "The Great Deceiver" |date=1 August 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> On 15 September 2022, In Flames announced that their 14th studio album, entitled ''[[Foregone]]'', would be released on 10 February 2023.<ref>{{cite web | title=IN FLAMES - announce new album Foregone! | date=15 September 2022 | url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/eu/band/news/in-flames-announce-new-album-foregone-31699 | access-date=15 September 2022}}</ref> The same day as the album's announcement, a visualizer for the song "Foregone Pt. 1" was released.<ref>{{cite web |website=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |last=Hadusek |first=Jon |url=https://consequence.net/2022/09/in-flames-new-album-foregone-part-one-stream/ |title=In Flames Announce New Album, Unveil "Foregone Pt. 1" |date=15 September 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> The album's fourth single, "Foregone Pt. 2", was released on 7 November along with a music video.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-releases-music-video-for-foregone-pt-2 |title=IN FLAMES Releases Music Video For 'Foregone Pt. 2' |date=7 November 2022 |access-date=13 November 2022}}</ref> The album's fifth single, "Meet Your Maker", was released on 16 January 2023 along with a music video.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-shares-music-video-for-new-single-meet-your-maker |title=IN FLAMES Shares Music Video For New Single 'Meet Your Maker' |date=16 January 2023 |access-date=18 January 2023}}</ref> On 8 June 2023, the band announced that bassist Bryce Paul departed from the band on good terms and revealed his replacement [[Liam Wilson]] of [[The Dillinger Escape Plan]].<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Loudwire |url=https://loudwire.com/in-flames-part-ways-bassist-bryce-paul-touring-replacement-named/ |title=In Flames Part Ways With Bassist Bryce Paul, Touring Replacement Named |date=8 June 2023 |access-date=9 June 2023}}</ref> 

On 27 May 2025, the band announced that they have parted ways with drummer Tanner Wayne.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Blabbermouth |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-parts-ways-with-drummer-tanner-wayne |title=IN FLAMES Parts Ways With Drummer TANNER WAYNE | date=27 May 2025 |access-date=27 May 2025}}</ref>

==Musical style and lyrical themes==
In Flames, along with [[Dark Tranquillity]] and [[At the Gates]], pioneered what is now known as [[melodic death metal]].<ref name=Biography/><ref>{{cite book |title=Swedish Death Metal |last=Ekeroth |first=Daniel |page=268 |publisher=Bazillion Point Books |year=2008 |isbn=9780979616310 }}</ref><ref name=TeamRock /> In addition, In Flames has also been described as a precursor of the 2000s [[metalcore]] sound,<ref name="Biography" /> which was, in turn, influenced by melodic death metal. In 2006, In Flames made their own metalcore album ''Come Clarity''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/in-flames-ranked |title=Every In Flames album ranked from worst to best |publisher=Louder |last=Mills |first=Matt |date=2 August 2023 |access-date=24 March 2024}}</ref> The founding members of all three bands all lived in [[Gothenburg]], Sweden and they were all friends who shared the same musical interests.<ref name="MR"/> Eventually, the group of friends branched off into three bands with the same musical direction: In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and At the Gates.

[[Jesper Strömblad]] formed In Flames to write music that combined the melodic guitar style of [[Iron Maiden]] with the brutality of [[death metal]], something which he stated he had never heard any band do.<ref name="Enslain">{{cite web|url=http://members.aol.com/enslain/interviews/inflames.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20021226105039/http://members.aol.com/enslain/interviews/inflames.html|archive-date=26 December 2002|title=Interview with Jesper Strömblad|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Lady Enslain|year=1999|publisher=Enslain}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalupdate.com/interviewflames.html|title=Interview with Jesper Strömblad|access-date=8 June 2007|author=German, Eric|author2=Schumacher, Rick|date=19 November 1999|publisher=Metal Update}}</ref> In writing songs, Strömblad also decided to make use of [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], something which was (at the time) uncommon in death metal. Ever since In Flames' debut studio album, ''[[Lunar Strain]]'', the band has made use of keyboards. However, despite their sometimes heavy use of keyboards in their music, they still refuse to recruit a full-time keyboardist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/interviews/details.cfm?newsid=14902|title=Interview with In Flames|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Dusedau, Zack|date=8 August 2005|publisher=metalunderground.com}}</ref><ref name="MI"/>

In Flames' musical style is characterized by the constant use of [[harmonization|harmonized]] [[lead guitar]] melodies and screaming-style singing along with [[death growl]]. In early albums such as ''[[The Jester Race]]'', In Flames would often employ two harmonized lead guitars playing over a [[rhythm guitar]]. However, since the band only has two guitar players, they found it hard to reproduce those songs during live performances and ever since ''[[Reroute to Remain]]'' they have focused on writing songs with the intention of playing them live. On the album ''[[Soundtrack to Your Escape]]'', the band focused on less guitar melodies, giving place for more synths. However, this has not been continued on the later albums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tartareandesire.com/interviews/inflames3.html|title=In Flames Interview|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Kasparek, Alexa|date=18 February 2004|publisher=Tartarean Desire|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070623090948/http://www.tartareandesire.com/interviews/inflames3.html|archive-date=23 June 2007|url-status=usurped}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skratchmagazine.com/interviews/interviews.php?id=158|title=Interview – In Flames|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Powell, Brett|year=2006|publisher=Skratch Magazine|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070610011101/http://www.skratchmagazine.com/interviews/interviews.php?id=158|archive-date=10 June 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalcovenant.com/pages/interviews/interview_in_flames.htm|title=Daniel Svensson - In Flames|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Lundqvist, Niklas|date=21 November 2006|publisher=Metal Covenant}}</ref>

In Flames' vocal style is characterized by the use of [[death growl|growled vocals]] or [[scream (music)|screamed vocals]] complemented at times by clean vocals. On more recent albums such as ''[[Come Clarity]]'', the band makes more prominent use of clean vocals, especially during [[refrain|choruses]]. In Flames' lyrics have also varied during their career. In early albums such as ''The Jester Race'' and ''[[Whoracle]]'', In Flames' lyrics focused on [[astrology]], [[human|mankind]], and other global themes.<ref name="MR"/><ref name="MP"/> On later albums such as ''Soundtrack to Your Escape'' and ''Come Clarity'', In Flames' lyrics focus more on personal issues, thoughts, and other introspective themes.<ref name="MR">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalreview.com/viewinterview.aspx?ID=30094|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051210164908/http://www.metalreview.com/viewinterview.aspx?ID=30094|archive-date=10 December 2005|title=Anders Fridén of In Flames|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Rennick, Patrick|date=2 August 2005|publisher=Metal Review}}</ref><ref name="MI">{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-invader.com/interviews_69.html|title=In Flames - Dialogue with the Stars|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Sultatos, Alexander|date=24 February 2004|publisher=Metal Invader|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927230316/http://www.metal-invader.com/interviews_69.html|archive-date=27 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="MP">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalpigeon.com/interview.php?id=27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061021181538/http://www.metalpigeon.com/interview.php?id=27|archive-date=21 October 2006|title=In Flames Interview|access-date=8 June 2007|date=17 July 2006|publisher=Metal Pigeon}}</ref>

Since ''Reroute to Remain'' was released in 2002, In Flames' fan-base has been split because of the gradual change in style towards a more [[alternative metal]] sound.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/interviews/details.cfm?newsid=14902|title=Interview with In Flames|publisher=Metalunderground.com|access-date=15 March 2015}}</ref> The stylistic changes include screamed and clean vocals, as opposed to the death growl on the early records, more prominent rhythm section and less guitar melodies and solos, more obvious use of synthesizers and electronics, and a clear influence from modern American metal, especially in the uplifting chorus melodies.<ref>{{cite web|author=Matthias Sheaks |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/reroute-to-remain-mw0000221920 |title=Reroute to Remain - In Flames &#124; Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |date=3 September 2002 |access-date=15 March 2015}}</ref> This later style has been mostly described as alternative metal.<ref name=TeamRock>{{cite web |url=http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-11-05/in-flames-anders-fridens-guide-to-life |title=In Flames: Anders Fridén's Guide To Life |work=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=5 November 2016 |access-date=2 October 2017 |last=Patterson |first=Dayal}}</ref><ref name="hindu1">{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/01/01/stories/2009010150650200.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623174140/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/01/01/stories/2009010150650200.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=23 June 2011 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=It is time to rock on | date=1 January 2009}}</ref> Since ''Siren Charms'' and the subsequent studio album ''Battles'', they have more extensively used clean vocals as opposed to screams and growls and have played a softer overall sound, putting more emphasis on a melodic alternative metal direction. Very minimal elements of their earlier melodic death metal sound are utilized at this point. However, some very mild elements of this style can still sometimes be heard in their music.{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} Fridén's clean singing style has altered drastically as it is now more prominent and he has taken on a higher-pitched vocal range.  This change has often received harsh criticism from older fans for greatly abandoning their roots and instead favouring a much more commercial sound and playing a musical style that is completely unrelated to their original sound.

''Foregone'' was widely considered to be a return to form by the band,<ref name="MetalSucks">{{cite web|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2023/02/08/review-in-flames-foregone-sparks-a-new-fire/|title=Review: In Flames' Foregone Sparks a New Fire|website=[[MetalSucks]]|first=Jakk |last=Mylde|date=February 8, 2023|access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Metal Injection">{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-in-flames-foregone|title=Album Review: IN FLAMES Foregone|website=Metal Injection|first=Max |last=Morin|date=February 8, 2023|access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref> with reviewers arguing it's the first album that successfully combined the "old" and "new" styles of the band.<ref name="distortedsound">{{cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-foregone-in-flames/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Foregone – In Flames|website=Distorted Sound|first=Graham |last=Ray|date=February 7, 2023|access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Metal Injection"/><ref name="WOS">{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2023/02/03/in-flames-foregone-album-review/|title=In Flames – Foregone (Album Review)|website=Wall of Sound|first=KJ |last=Draven|date=February 3, 2023|access-date=February 10, 2023}}</ref>

===Legacy===
In Flames has influenced many bands. They have been especially influential on metalcore,<ref name=Biography /> with bands such as [[Darkest Hour (band)|Darkest Hour]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/music/interviews/1715|title=Darkest Hour Interview|access-date=26 May 2015|author=Gosman, Alex|year=2006|publisher=Caught in the Crossfire|archive-date=6 January 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080106121738/http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/music/interviews/1715|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[As I Lay Dying (band)|As I Lay Dying]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punktv.ca/?c=105&a=1882|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061118054321/http://www.punktv.ca/?c=105&a=1882|archive-date=18 November 2006|title=As I Lay Dying Interview with Jordan Mancino in Support of Their 2006 Release, Shadows Are Security|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Christie, Dixon|date=20 October 2006|publisher=PunkTV.ca}}</ref> [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-12 |title=Albums Of The Decade: Trivium - 'Ascendancy' {{!}} News, Top Posts {{!}} Metal Hammer |url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/albums-of-the-decade-trivium-ascendancy/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412235749/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/albums-of-the-decade-trivium-ascendancy/ |archive-date=12 April 2013 }}</ref> [[Avenged Sevenfold]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2018-03-24 |title=AVENGED SEVENFOLD Vocalist Keeps His Politics Out Of Band's Music |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/avenged-sevenfold-vocalist-keeps-his-politics-out-of-bands-music/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref> [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-09-21 |title=Rough Edge: Interview with Phil Labonte of ALL THAT REMAINS, February 2005 |url=http://www.roughedge.com/features/allthatremains2005.htm |access-date=2024-04-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053546/http://www.roughedge.com/features/allthatremains2005.htm |archive-date=21 September 2013 }}</ref> and [[Still Remains]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourteeng.net/stillremains.html|title=Still Remains Interview|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Omowale, Karma E.|date=5 March 2005|publisher=FourteenG|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928040312/http://www.fourteeng.net/stillremains.html|archive-date=28 September 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> naming them as a source of inspiration. They have also influenced a number of subsequent melodic death metal bands, including [[Insomnium]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tartareandesire.com/interviews/insomnium.html|title=Insomnium|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Zemla, Sherrie|date=February 2004|publisher=Tartarean Desire|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070613124707/http://www.tartareandesire.com/interviews/insomnium.html|archive-date=13 June 2007|url-status=usurped}}</ref> [[Omnium Gatherum]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.getreadytorock.com/pure_metal/omnium_gatherum.htm|title=Interview: Markus Vanhala (Omnium Gatherum)|access-date=8 June 2007|author=Stefanis, John|year=2005|publisher=Get Ready to Rock}}</ref> and [[Blood Stain Child]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodstainchild.com/bio.html|title=Blood Stain Child Bio|access-date=8 June 2007|publisher=Blood Stain Child |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070602095716/http://www.bloodstainchild.com/bio.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2 June 2007}}</ref> [[Nita Strauss]] has also listed In Flames as an inspiration in her playing and love of music<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM3WdOlBnnA |title=Nita Strauss: Five guitar riffs that changed my life |date=2025-03-01 |last=Guitar World |access-date=2025-05-28 |via=YouTube}}</ref>.

==Miscellaneous==

===Awards===
In Flames has been awarded four ''[[Grammis]]'' awards (the Swedish equivalent of the [[Grammy Awards]]) to date.<ref>{{cite web |title=GRAMMISVINNARE GENOM ÅREN |url=https://grammis.se/om-grammis/grammisvinnarna-genom-aren/ |website=Grammis - Den officiella hemsidan för Grammis |access-date=20 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="MSG"/> In 2005, In Flames won their first ''Grammis'' award in the category of Best Hard Rock/Metal Album for ''[[Soundtrack to Your Escape]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1= |first1= |title=In Flames - Palladium |url=https://www.palladium.lv/en/events/in-flames/ |website=www.palladium.lv |access-date=20 October 2022 |language=en}}</ref> In 2006, In Flames won the Swedish Export Award, their second ''Grammis'' award.<ref name="IFNA"/> In Flames was the first [[heavy metal music|metal]] band to ever win that award and the Swedish economy minister at the time, [[Thomas Östros]], was quoted as saying "Thanks to In Flames, Sweden now have a metal band in the absolute world elite."<ref name="NBN"/> In 2007, In Flames once again won the category of Best Hard Rock/Metal Album for ''[[Come Clarity]]''.<ref name="NBN">{{cite web|url=http://www.nuclearblast.de/band_showa.php?action=news&artist=30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070514164203/http://www.nuclearblast.de/band_showa.php?action=news&artist=30|archive-date=14 May 2007|title=News|access-date=8 June 2007|publisher=Nuclear Blast}}</ref><ref name="IFNA">{{cite web|url=http://www.inflames.com/archive.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019225631/http://www.inflames.com/archive.asp|archive-date=19 October 2006|title=News Archive|access-date=8 June 2007|publisher=In Flames}}</ref><ref name="MSG">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=4181|title=In Flames - Honoured With Swedish Grammy|access-date=11 June 2007|date=2 January 2007|publisher=Metal Storm}}</ref> They have also won the "Best international Band" award from the [[Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards#2008|Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in 2008]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/?id=48475 |title=News Article |publisher=Metal Hammer |access-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629080943/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/?id=48475 |archive-date=29 June 2011}}</ref>

===Jester Head mascot===
When In Flames were recording their second studio album, ''[[The Jester Race]]'', [[Anders Fridén]] and [[Niklas Sundin]] came up with an idea to create a [[symbol]]/[[mascot]] for In Flames.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foundrymusic.com/bands/displayinterview.cfm/id/136/page/show_interview_number_136.html|title=Interview with In Flames singer Anders Fridén|access-date=8 June 2007|date=11 September 2005|publisher=foundrymusic.com}}</ref> The result was the Jester Head. This symbol made its first appearance in the cover artwork of ''The Jester Race''. The Jester Head is also featured in much In Flames' merchandise and has been featured in banners as part of In Flames' live set.
Swedish ice hockey goaltender, [[Robin Lehner]], who is also from Gothenburg had the Jester Head painted on several of his protective face masks.

== Band members ==

Initially formed as a side project by [[Ceremonial Oath]] guitarist [[Jesper Strömblad]] in 1990,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/drama/ex-in-flames-guitarist-jesper-stromblad-says-in-flames-should-change-their-name |title=Ex-In Flames Guitarist Jesper Strömblad Says In Flames Should Change Their Name |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |website=Metal Injection |date=19 October 2017 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> the group's first full lineup in 1993 also featured guitarist [[Glenn Ljungström]] and bassist [[Johan Larsson (musician)|Johan Larsson]].<ref name="official">{{cite web |url=http://www.inflames.com/biography/default.asp |title=In Flames Biography |publisher=In Flames |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080207092033/http://www.inflames.com/biography/default.asp |archive-date=7 February 2008 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> As the band were without an official vocalist, their 1994 debut ''[[Lunar Strain]]'' featured contributions from [[Dark Tranquillity]] guitarist [[Mikael Stanne]], as well as several guest musicians.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/lunar-strain-mw0000209187/credits |title=Lunar Strain - In Flames: Credits |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> The 1995 EP ''[[Subterranean (EP)|Subterranean]]'' featured vocals by [[Dawn (Swedish band)|Dawn]]'s Henke Forss,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://loudwire.com/in-flames-henke-forss-battle-songwriting-royalties/ |title=Former In Flames Vocalist Henke Forss Talks Decade-Long Battle for Songwriting Royalties |last=Bowar |first=Chad |website=[[Loudwire]] |date=21 November 2014 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> as well as drums by [[Daniel Erlandsson]] of [[Eucharist (band)|Eucharist]] and Anders Jivarp of Dark Tranquillity. Around the time of the EP's release, [[Björn Gelotte]] joined In Flames as the band's first official drummer, and a short time later [[Anders Fridén]] was brought in from Dark Tranquillity as the group's first official vocalist.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.live-metal.net/features_interviews_inflames.html |title=A moment of 'Clarity' with In Flames |website=Live-Metal.net |date=26 July 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060823181810/http://www.live-metal.net/features_interviews_inflames.html |archive-date=23 August 2006 |url-status=usurped |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalreview.com/viewinterview.aspx?ID=30094 |title=Interview with Anders Fridén of In Flames |last=Rennick |first=Patrick |website=MetalReview.com |date=2 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051210164908/http://www.metalreview.com/viewinterview.aspx?ID=30094 |archive-date=10 December 2005 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref>

The lineup of Strömblad, Ljungström, Larsson, Gelotte and Fridén released ''[[The Jester Race]]'' in 1996 and ''[[Whoracle]]'' in 1997.<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/in-flames-mn0000096977/biography |title=In Flames: Biography & History |last=DaRonco |first=Mike |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> By the end of the recording for ''Whoracle'', however, both Ljungström and Larsson had announced that they were leaving the band. They were replaced for a short tour by [[Niclas Engelin]] and [[Peter Iwers]], both of whom were ultimately retained as official members.<ref name="official"/> Engelin only remained until the following year, however, and his role was taken over by Gelotte.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2015/Bjorn-Gelotte-The-Epiphone-Interview.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803033011/http://www.epiphone.com/News/Features/2015/Bjorn-Gelotte-The-Epiphone-Interview.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 August 2015 |title=Björn Gelotte: The Epiphone Interview |publisher=[[Epiphone]] |date=1 August 2015 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> The vacated position of drummer was soon filled by [[Daniel Svensson]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://loudwire.com/in-flames-drummer-daniel-svensson-to-exit-band/ |title=In Flames Drummer Daniel Svensson to Exit Band |last=Childers |first=Chad |website=[[Loudwire]] |date=8 November 2015 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> The band's lineup remained stable for over a decade, releasing several albums.<ref name="allmusic"/>

In February 2010, founding member Strömblad announced that he was leaving In Flames, with the band admitting that "in order to keep a very dear friend this is probably for the best".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/guitarist-jesper-str-mblad-quits-in-flames/ |title=Guitarist Jesper Strömblad Quits In Flames |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=12 February 2010 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> He was replaced for tour dates later in the year by a returning Engelin, who was later announced as a full member of the group in March 2011.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-adds-new-guitarist/ |title=In Flames Adds New Guitarist |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=7 March 2011 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> In late 2015, long-term drummer Svensson also left In Flames, explaining that he wanted to "spend more time with ... [his] wife and three daughters".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-drummer-daniel-svensson-quits-band-to-focus-on-family-life/ |title=In Flames Drummer Daniel Svensson Quits Band To Focus On Family Life |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=7 November 2015 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> [[Joe Rickard]] was brought in as Svensson's replacement the following year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-announces-new-drummer/ |title=In Flames Announces New Drummer |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=17 September 2016 }}</ref> Iwers also departed a year after Svensson, explaining that he felt it was "the time to move on with other musical and non-musical adventures".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/bassist-peter-iwers-quits-in-flames/ |title=Bassist Peter Iwers Quits In Flames |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=29 November 2016 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> Bryce Paul took over his place for future tour dates.<ref name="brycepaul">{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-taps-bassist-bryce-paul-for-u-s-tour/ |title=In Flames Taps Bassist Bryce Paul For U.S. Tour |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=2 May 2017 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref> In July 2018, [[Tanner Wayne]] replaced Rickard.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-recruits-drummer-tanner-wayne/ |title=In Flames Recruits Drummer Tanner Wayne |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=5 July 2018 |access-date=8 July 2018 }}</ref>

In 2018, Engelin went on hiatus, with former [[Megadeth]] member [[Chris Broderick]] filling for live shows. The status of Engelin's belonging of band was unknown, despite Engelin stating that he was still in the band in an August 2020 interview, before refusing to answer the same question in July 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/is-niclas-engelin-still-a-member-of-in-flames-i-pass-on-that-question-he-says |title=Is NICLAS ENGELIN Still A Member Of IN FLAMES? 'I Pass On That' Question, He Says |website=[[Blabbermouth.net]] |date=15 July 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022 }}</ref> Anders confirmed that Chris was "100% officially in the band", hinting that Engelin left or was fired,<ref name="Broderick">{{Citation |title=Anders Friden talks "State Of Slow Decay", upcoming album, rivalry between them and The Halo Effect | date=14 July 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiX1cDEL_Us |language=en |access-date=2022-08-01}}</ref> before he confirmed Engelin's departure in an interview with Metal Hammer UK.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=clearing_rubble_1908 |date=2022-11-07 |title=Interview in Metal Hammer UK. Anders says Niclas is out of the band. |url=http://www.reddit.com/r/InFlames/comments/yotwp4/interview_in_metal_hammer_uk_anders_says_niclas/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=r/InFlames}}</ref> On 8 June 2023, Bryce Paul announced his departure from the band. [[Liam Wilson]] of [[The Dillinger Escape Plan]] replaced him, initially as a live member,<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Chaoszine |url=https://chaoszine.net/bryce-paul-leaves-in-flames-liam-wilson-ex-the-dillinger-escape-plan-as-replacement/ |title=Bryce Paul leaves In Flames, Liam Wilson (Ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan) as replacement |date=9 June 2023 |access-date=10 June 2023}}</ref> before becoming official by May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-05-31 |title=ANDERS FRIDÉN Says IN FLAMES' Current Lineup Is 'Awesome In Every Possible Way' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/anders-friden-says-in-flames-current-lineup-is-awesome-in-every-possible-way |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>

=== Official members ===

==== Current ====

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
|-
!width="75"|Image
!width="130"|Name
!width="100"|Years active
!width="160"|Instruments
!Release contributions
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=In Flames Rockharz 2023 15.jpg |bSize=700 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=45 |oLeft=285 }}
|[[Björn Gelotte]]
|rowspan="2"|1995–present
|{{hlist|lead guitar|drums {{small|(1995–1998)}}}}
|rowspan="2"|all [[In Flames discography|In Flames releases]] from ''[[The Jester Race]]'' (1996) onwards
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=In Flames Rockharz 2023 09.jpg |bSize=600 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=50 |oLeft=255 }}
|[[Anders Fridén]]
|lead vocals
|-
|{{CSS image crop|Image=In Flames Rockharz 2023 07.jpg|bSize=600|cWidth=75|cHeight=75|oTop=40|oLeft=250}}
|[[Chris Broderick]]<ref name="Broderick"/>
|2022–present {{Small|(touring 2019–2022)}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hartmann |first1=Graham |title=Ex-Megadeth Guitarist Playing With In Flames on Tour |url=https://loudwire.com/in-flames-guitarist-sits-out-tour-megadeth-chris-broderick-fill-in/ |website=[[Loudwire]] |access-date=3 August 2023 |date=12 February 2019}}</ref>
|rhythm guitar
|''Foregone'' (2023)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=In Flames Rockharz 2023 01.jpg |bSize=575 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=50 |oLeft=227 }}
|[[Liam Wilson]]
|2024–present {{Small|(touring 2023–2024)}}
|{{hlist|bass|backing vocals}}
|none to date
|}

==== Former ====

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
|-
!width="75"|Image
!width="130"|Name
!width="100"|Years active
!width="160"|Instruments
!Release contributions
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=Jesper-s.jpg |bSize=375 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=25 |oLeft=137 }}
|[[Jesper Strömblad]]
|1990–2010
|{{hlist|rhythm guitar {{small|(1994–2010)}}|keyboards|drums {{small|(1990–1994)}}}}
|all In Flames releases from ''[[Lunar Strain]]'' (1994) to ''[[A Sense of Purpose]]'' (2008)
|-
|
|[[Johan Larsson (musician)|Johan Larsson]]
|1990–1997
|{{hlist|bass|backing vocals {{small|(1993–1997)}}|lead vocals {{small|(1990–1993)}}}}
|all In Flames releases from ''Lunar Strain'' (1994) to ''[[Whoracle]]'' (1997)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=Tiamat Rockharz Open Air 2014 03.JPG |bSize=135 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=50 |oLeft=40 }}
|[[Anders Iwers]]
|1990–1993
| rowspan="2" |guitars
|''Lunar Strain'' (1994) {{small|reissue demo tracks}}
|-
|
|[[Glenn Ljungström]]
|1993–1997
|all [[In Flames discography|In Flames releases]] from ''Lunar Strain'' (1994) to ''Whoracle'' (1997)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=Dark Tranquillity Paris 281008 11.jpg |bSize=150 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=22 |oLeft=42 }}
|[[Mikael Stanne]]
|1993–1995
|lead vocals
| rowspan="2" |{{hlist|''Demo '93'' (1993)|''Lunar Strain'' (1994)}}
|-
|
|Karl "Carl" Näslund
|1993–1994 {{small|(died 2024)<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Vicky |date=2024-10-14 |title=The loss of IN FLAMES' ex-guitarist Karl Näslund and Jesper Strömblad’s touching tribute. |url=https://thegallery.gr/en/karl-naslund-dead-jesper-stromblad-message-2024-eng/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=The Gallery - Metal Music Portal |language=en-GB}}</ref>}}
|rhythm guitar
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=Arch Enemy – Reload Festival 2016 04.jpg |bSize=785 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=178 |oLeft=292 }}
|[[Daniel Erlandsson]]
|1994–1995
|drums
|''[[Subterranean (EP)|Subterranean]]'' (1995)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=2015 RiP In Flames - Peter Iwers by 2eight - DSC5795.jpg |bSize=300 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=18 |oLeft=126 }}
|[[Peter Iwers]]
|1997–2016
|bass
|all In Flames releases from ''[[Colony (In Flames album)|Colony]]'' (1999) to ''[[Battles (album)|Battles]]'' (2016)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=2015 RiP In Flames - Niclas Engelin by 2eight - DSC6050.jpg |bSize=185 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=25 |oLeft=53 }}
|[[Niclas Engelin]]<ref name=":0" />
|{{hlist|1997–1998|2011–2022 {{small|(touring 2010–2011; on hiatus 2018–2022)}}}}
|{{hlist|lead guitar {{small|(1997–1998)}}|rhythm guitar {{small|(2011–2022)}}}}
|all In Flames releases from ''[[Siren Charms]]'' (2014) to ''I, the Mask'' (2019)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=2015 RiP In Flames - Daniel Svensson by 2eight - DSC5848.jpg |bSize=200 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=70 |oLeft=58 }}
|[[Daniel Svensson]]
|1998–2015
| rowspan="2" |drums
|all In Flames releases from ''Colony'' (1999) to ''Siren Charms'' (2014)
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=In Flames - 2017153170529 2017-06-02 Rock am Ring - Sven - 1D X II - 0817 - AK8I6759.jpg |bSize=875 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=215 |oLeft=400 }}
|[[Joe Rickard]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-singer-explains-latest-drummer-change/|title=IN FLAMES Singer Explains Latest Drummer Change|date=31 January 2019|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref>
|2016–2018
|{{hlist|''Battles'' (2016)|''I, the Mask'' (2019)}}
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=20170615-164-Nova Rock 2017-In Flames-Bryce Paul.jpg |bSize=650 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=60 |oLeft=245 }}
|Bryce Paul
|2017–2023
||{{hlist|bass|backing vocals}}
|{{hlist|''I, the Mask'' (2019)|''Foregone'' (2023)}}
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=In Flames Rockharz 2018 09.jpg |bSize=350 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=45 |oLeft=105 }}
|[[Tanner Wayne]]
|2018–2025
|drums
|{{hlist|''[[I, the Mask]]'' (2019)|''[[Foregone]]'' (2023)}}
|}

=== Other contributors ===

==== Session ====

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
|-
!width="75"|Image
!width="130"|Name
!width="100"|Years active
!width="160"|Instruments
!Release contributions
|-
|
|Anders Jivarp
|rowspan="2"|1994
|drums
|rowspan="2"|''[[Subterranean (EP)|Subterranean]]'' (1995)
|-
|
|Henke Forss
|vocals
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=Fredrik Nordström 2010.05.06.jpg |bSize=235 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=60 |oLeft=25 }}
|[[Fredrik Nordström]]
|1995–2000
|{{hlist|keyboards|synthesizers|programming|slide guitar}}
|{{hlist|''[[The Jester Race]]'' (1996)|''[[Colony (In Flames album)|Colony]]'' (1999)|''[[Clayman]]'' (2000)}}
|-
|
|Charlie Storm
|1998–2000
|{{hlist|synthesizers|programming}}
|{{hlist|''Colony'' (1999)|''Clayman'' (2000)}}
|-
|
|Örjan Örnkloo
|2002–present
|{{hlist|keyboards|programming}}
|all [[In Flames discography|In Flames releases]] from ''[[Reroute to Remain]]'' (2002) onwards
|-
|
|Emilia Feldt
|2013–2016
|{{hlist|vocals}}
|{{hlist|''[[Siren Charms]]'' (2014)|''[[Sounds from the Heart of Gothenburg]]'' (2016)}}
|-
|
|Javin "ØRÍØN" Sousa
|2018
|guitars
|''Down, Wicked & No Good'' (2018)
|}

==== Touring ====

{| class="wikitable" width=100%
|-
!width="75"|Image
!width="130"|Name
!width="100"|Years active
!width="160"|Instruments
!Notes
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=Meshuggah Full Force 2023 11.jpg |bSize=550 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=30 |oLeft=180 }}
|[[Dick Lövgren]]
|2000
|bass
|Dick Lövgren (later of [[Meshuggah]] and [[Armageddon (Swedish band)|Armageddon]]) supported In Flames on two North American tours around 2000.
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=At the Gates - 2022217165207 2022-08-05 Wacken - Sven - 1D X MK II - 1556 - B70I6542.jpg |bSize=220 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=15 |oLeft=75 }}
|[[Patrik Jensen]]
|2013
|guitars
|Jensen briefly replaced Engelin, who became a father in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kessler |first=Sebastian |date=2013-07-01 |title=In Flames: Gitarrist Niclas Engelin verlässt Band für einige Sommer-Shows |url=https://www.metal-hammer.de/in-flames-gitarrist-niclas-engelin-verlaesst-band-fuer-einige-sommer-shows-376301/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Metal Hammer |language=de-DE}}</ref>
|-
|
|Håkan Skoger
|2016&ndash;2017
|bass
|Replaced Peter Iwers on touring dates before Bryce Paul took his place.<ref>{{cite web |title=IN FLAMES Recruits Bassist HÅKAN SKOGER For European Tour |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-recruits-bassist-hakan-skoger-for-european-tour |website=[[Blabbermouth]] |access-date=3 August 2023 |date=11 January 2017}}</ref>
|-
|{{CSS image crop |Image=In Flames Rockharz 2023 11.jpg |bSize=710 |cWidth=75 |cHeight=75 |oTop=120 |oLeft=278 }}
|Niels Nielsen
|2017&ndash;present
|keyboards
|Nielsen joined as touring keyboardist in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Childers |first=Chad |date=2018-11-28 |title=In Flames Tease Return With 'I Am Above' Video Snippet |url=https://loudwire.com/in-flames-tease-return-i-am-above-video-snippet/ |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|
|Jon Rice
|2025&ndash;present
|drums
|Replaced Tanner Wayne following his departure for the band's spring/summer European tour.<ref>{{cite web|title=IN FLAMES Recruits Drummer JON RICE For Spring/Summer 2025 European Tour|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/in-flames-recruits-drummer-jon-rice-for-spring-summer-2025-european-tour|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=29 May 2025|date=29 May 2025}}</ref>
|}

=== Timeline ===

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  id:bvocals  value:pink        legend:Backing_vocals
  id:lguitar  value:teal        legend:Lead_guitar
  id:rguitar  value:brightgreen legend:Rhythm_guitar
  id:keys     value:purple      legend:Keyboards
  id:bass     value:blue        legend:Bass
  id:drums    value:orange      legend:Drums
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  at:01/04/1994
  at:20/02/1996
  at:27/10/1997
  at:31/05/1999
  at:03/07/2000
  at:02/09/2002
  at:29/03/2004
  at:03/02/2006
  at:04/04/2008
  at:21/06/2011
  at:09/09/2014
  at:11/11/2016
  at:01/03/2019
  at:10/02/2023
 color:other
  at:15/06/1995
  at:15/08/1997
  at:06/08/2001
  at:10/06/2003
  at:25/07/2005
  at:13/12/2006
  at:23/09/2016
  at:17/11/2018
  at:24/07/2020

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  bar:Anders   text:"Anders Fridén"
  bar:Anders2  text:"Anders Iwers"
  bar:Glenn    text:"Glenn Ljungström"
  bar:Carl     text:"Karl "Carl" Näslund"
  bar:Niclas   text:"Niclas Engelin"
  bar:Chris    text:"Chris Broderick"
  bar:Johan    text:"Johan Larsson"
  bar:Peter    text:"Peter Iwers"
  bar:Bryce    text:"Bryce Paul"
  bar:Liam     text:"Liam Wilson"
  bar:Jesper   text:"Jesper Strömblad"
  bar:Daniel1  text:"Daniel Erlandsson"
  bar:Bjorn    text:"Björn Gelotte"
  bar:Daniel2  text:"Daniel Svensson"
  bar:Joe      text:"Joe Rickard"
  bar:Tanner   text:"Tanner Wayne"
  bar:Niels    text:"Niels Nielson"

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  bar:Anders2   from:01/01/1990 till:01/01/1993
  bar:Glenn     from:01/01/1993 till:01/04/1997
  bar:Niclas    from:01/04/1997 till:01/04/1998
  bar:Bjorn    from:01/04/1995 till:01/04/1998 width:3
  bar:Bjorn     from:01/04/1998 till:end
  bar:Carl      from:01/01/1993 till:07/04/1994

  color:rguitar
  bar:Anders2   from:01/01/1990 till:01/01/1993 width:3
  bar:Carl      from:01/01/1993 till:07/04/1994
  bar:Jesper    from:01/01/1993 till:07/04/1994 width:7
  bar:Jesper    from:07/04/1994 till:12/02/2010
  bar:Niclas    from:07/03/2011 till:01/06/2022
  bar:Chris     from:12/02/2019 till:01/06/2022 width:7
  bar:Chris     from:01/06/2022 till:end

  color:bass
  bar:Johan    from:01/01/1990 till:01/04/1997
  bar:Peter    from:01/04/1997 till:29/11/2016
  bar:Bryce    from:29/04/2017 till:08/06/2023
  bar:Liam     from:08/06/2023 till:31/05/2024 width:7
  bar:Liam     from:31/05/2024 till:end

  color:drums
  bar:Jesper   from:01/01/1990 till:07/04/1994
  bar:Daniel1  from:07/04/1994 till:01/04/1995
  bar:Bjorn    from:01/04/1995 till:01/04/1998
  bar:Daniel2  from:01/04/1998 till:07/11/2015
  bar:Joe      from:17/09/2016 till:05/07/2018
  bar:Tanner   from:05/07/2018 till:27/05/2025

  color:keys   
  bar:Jesper   from:01/01/1990 till:12/02/2010 width:3
  bar:Niels    from:10/01/2017 till:end width:7

  color:bvocals width:3
  bar:Johan    from:01/01/1993 till:01/04/1997
  bar:Bryce    from:29/04/2017 till:08/06/2023
  bar:Liam     from:08/06/2023 till:end
}}

==Discography==
{{Main|In Flames discography}}
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Lunar Strain]]'' (1994)
* ''[[The Jester Race]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Whoracle]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Colony (In Flames album)|Colony]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Clayman]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Reroute to Remain]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Soundtrack to Your Escape]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Come Clarity]]'' (2006)
* ''[[A Sense of Purpose]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Sounds of a Playground Fading]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Siren Charms]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Battles (album)|Battles]]'' (2016)
* ''[[I, the Mask]]'' (2019)
* ''[[Foregone]]'' (2023)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website}}
* {{allMusic}}
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