In Vain - Shadows Flap Their Black Wings (Official Music Video)

In Vain is: Johnar Håland - Guitar Kjetil D. Pedersen - Guitar Sindre Nedland – Vocals Andreas Frigstad – Vocals Alexander Bøe - Bass Tobias Øymo Solbakk – Drums About In Vain: Hailing from Kristiansand, Norway, In Vain has been a pioneering force in Norwegian progressive extreme metal since 2003. Founded by guitarist Johnar Haaland and vocalist Andreas Frigstad, the band’s melodic extreme metal sound, set them apart early on. In 2007, In Vain released their first full-length album, “The Latter Rain“, a collaborative effort with nearly 20 guest musicians, showcasing their prowess in diverse, progressive arrangements. Subsequent albums like “Mantra“ (2010) and “Ænigma“ (2013) continued to push musical boundaries. “Currents“, a double-edition masterpiece exploring contemporary societal shifts was then released in 2018. Declared “Album of the Year“ and garnered perfect scores from various