Hollow (band)

Hollow were a Swedish progressive power metal band from Umeå, Sweden, and is now a solo project by Andreas Stoltz.

Hollow
OriginUmeå, Sweden
GenresPower metal, progressive metal
Years active1995-present
LabelsNuclear Blast, Metal Mind Productions, Rockshots Records
WebsiteHollow on Facebook
MembersAndreas Stoltz
Past membersThomas Nilsson
Marcus Bigren
Urban Vikström

The band begun in the early 1990s when members met in the university town of Umeå. Tomas and Andreas had decided to start a band when they met during their military service, serving together in the same platoon. Originally called Valkyrian they decided to change their name to Hollow which they felt was more in tune with their musical style "The name Hollow reflects the constant void within, which we all feel from time to time".

Influenced by acts such as Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory and Elegy in 1995 they released a six track demo called "Speak To Me". In 1997 they released a self-titled Ep with four tracks which caught the attention of MM Records, a small independent label. They then went on to create two albums both released through Nuclear Blast Records, Modern Cathedral (1997) and Architect Of The Mind (1999).

Hollow chose to split up not long after the release of Architect Of The Mind.

Hollow is now a solo project of Andreas Stoltz, who in 2009 released the song "Descending" which was written in memory of Midnight, Crimson Glory's vocalist, who died in 2009.

In 2010, Polish record label Metal Mind Productions, remastered and rereleased Architect Of The Mind and Modern Cathedral as a double pack.

In 2018 ,the album Between Eternities of Darkness, was released by Italian label Rockshot Records. This album is a dark and tragic tale about a small family and their journey into tragedy. Hollow is on this album a one man project, but there are a few collaborations with other musicians as well, most prominently with drummer Stalder Santoz, possibly an anagram for Andreas Stoltz. The album was mainly positively received by reviewers.

Members
  • Andreas Stoltz - vocals and guitars
  • Marcus Bigren - guitars
  • Tomas Nilsson - bass
  • Urban Vikstrom - drums

Discography

Modern Cathedral

Year: 1997

  1. Trademark
  2. Can You Hear Me?
  3. Speak To Me
  4. Bagatell 3
  5. Crusaders
  6. Lies
  7. Wounds
  8. In Your Arms
  9. Whispers
  10. Hold Your Banners High
  11. What I Can Be
  12. Waiting

Architect Of The Mind

Year: 1999

  1. Transcending Sorrow
  2. Cognito
  3. Rain
  4. Shadow God
  5. Secluded Dreams
  6. Walls Of Confusion
  7. Binary Creed
  8. Deified
  9. Alone In Darkness
  10. Shutdown
  11. Father

Architect Of The Mind is a concept album on artificial intelligence. The album follows a story where a scientist goes almost crazy after his father dies and buries himself in work, eventually creating an artificial intelligence which he never expected this being to be so similar to himself. The album raises questions regarding creation and responsibility for the created, parenthood and religion as well.

Between Eternities of Darkness

Year: 2018 and 2019 depending on format

  1. Travel Far
  2. Fate of the Jester
  3. Down
  4. Pull of the Undertow
  5. Shadow World
  6. Hidden
  7. Calling
  8. The Road I’m on
  9. Death of Her Dream
  10. Say Farewell

Between Eternities of Darkness is, just as AOTM, a concept album.

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