1996年旋律死亡金属代表乐队AT THE GATES解散后，结他手Patrik Jensen希望成立另一支重金属乐队，于是找来了前AT THE GATES鼓手Adrian Erlandsson、结他手Anders Bjorler以及贝司手Jonas Bjorler，加上OF MARY BEATS JANE歌手Peter Dolving加盟，组成了THE HAUNTED。 Country of origin: Sweden Location: Gothenburg, Västra Götaland Status: Active Formed in: 1996 Genre: Melodic Death/Groove Metal Themes: Violence, Politics, Inner struggles Current label: Century Media Records Years active: 1996-present The band was formed after At the Gates' first breakup in 1996. The group won two Swedish Grammys in 2003 in the category of "Best Hard Rock Band". Anders Björler left the band for a short time in 2001. He returned to help in the recording of One Kill Wonder. On October 5th, 2003, Marco Aro announced his departure from the band to concentrate on his family. His replacement was the vocalist he replaced, Peter Dolving. Following the departure of three longtime members in 2012, a new line-up was formed with the return of Aro.