Björn Gelotte
Björn Gelotte | |
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Gelotte in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Björn Ingvar Gelotte |
| Born | 27 August 1975 |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, alternative metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, drums (early) |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Member of | In Flames, All Ends |
| Website | inflames |
Björn Gelotte (born 27 August 1975) is a Swedish guitarist and songwriter, best known as the guitarist for melodic death metal band In Flames. He originally joined the band as the drummer in 1995, and continued in this position during The Jester Race (1996) and Whoracle (1997). He switched to his current position on guitar after Niclas Engelin left the band and has played solely guitars since Colony (1999), sharing lead/rhythm guitar duties with former In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad.
In March 2004, Gelotte and Strömblad were both ranked No. 70 out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of all time by Guitar World.