Midnight Sun

Sweden's Midnight Sun released four albums between 1997 and 2001 that epitomized the more commercial wing of European power metal, subject to the influence of American hard rock and even AOR at times. But Midnight Sun's incessant troubles with musician turnover ultimately spelled their death, long before they could make a name for themselves outside of their Scandinavian backyard. Originally founded in 1996 by Norwegian-born singer Pete Sandberg, guitarist Chris Palm, bassist Jonas Reingold, and drummer Anders Theander, Midnight Sun were nothing if not prolific, though, releas...