'All For The King' hails from Jönköping, Sweden and delivers up modern day Hard Rock while still appealing to the classic Hard Rock fan. All For The King was founded in 2016 by both Erik Tilling and Ricard Hulteke who both met on Facebook through different forums and discussions. The meaning behind the band's name is exactly what it suggests - giving and doing all for the King of kings. It's to truly live a life that’s pleasing to God and a life that spreads some of His love to a hurting world.
All For The King is a well-seasoned band now having a number of releases to their credit. In 2017 AFTK stepped onto the Hard Rock scene with the release of their debut full-length self-titled album. Their debut garnered rave reviews from around the world and helped establish this Swedish group as a force to be reckoned with. In 2021 the band followed up with the release of their sophomore full-length album titled 'Let There Be Light'. With this second release, the band continued to grow their fan base as they took their sound to the next level with solid Hard Rock arrangements.
In 2021, not long after releasing 'Let There Be Light', AFTK began work on a third release. The track-list for the new album got its start with a "left-over" unfinished song from their 2021 sophomore album. The unfinished song was later titled "The Seventh Seal". With a passion for Rock music & and a love for the Lord, the band hit the studios over the next 3 years to record material for the new album.
All For The King is a well-seasoned band now having a number of releases to their credit. In 2017 AFTK stepped onto the Hard Rock scene with the release of their debut full-length self-titled album. Their debut garnered rave reviews from around the world and helped establish this Swedish group as a force to be reckoned with. In 2021 the band followed up with the release of their sophomore full-length album titled 'Let There Be Light'. With this second release, the band continued to grow their fan base as they took their sound to the next level with solid Hard Rock arrangements.
In 2021, not long after releasing 'Let There Be Light', AFTK began work on a third release. The track-list for the new album got its start with a "left-over" unfinished song from their 2021 sophomore album. The unfinished song was later titled "The Seventh Seal". With a passion for Rock music & and a love for the Lord, the band hit the studios over the next 3 years to record material for the new album.
In 2024 All For The King released their 3rd full-length studio album titled 'Darkest Before Dawn' on Roxx Records. With each consecutive release, the band just keeps getting better and better as they make their mark on the Hard Rock music scene. This release finds the band doing a good job of creating fresh modern-day material that will appeal to a broad range of listeners. Each track sounds different from the next yet they all mesh well together. One notable difference between this release and previous albums is with the addition of Doom guitar work. The Doom elements add a nice over-the-top feel to the band's arrangements as we can hear in track-3 "Light In The Dark".
The only change to the roster to report comes by way of Richard Tonyson being replaced by drummer-Anders Köllerfors. The full line-up includes lead vocalist-Ricard Hulteke(Empire 21), lead guitarist-Erik Tilling, bassist-Andreas Ålöv(Empire 21), and drummer-Anders Köllerfors. One of the many surprises on this release can be found on track-2 "The Seventh Seal" which features Special guest Ulf Christiansson(Jerusalem). On "The Seventh Seal" Christiansson offers up additional vocals for the track.
The track-list for 'Darkest Before Dawn' includes 1. Darkest Before Dawn 2. The Seventh Seal 3. Light In The Dark 4. Stay Awake 5. Fearless 6. Blind Leading The Blind 7. You Are My King 8. Welcome 9. Surrender 10. Mind Pollution.
Throughout this project, guitarist-Erik Tilling gives Guitar enthusiast plenty to get excited about. Tilling is a well-seasoned guitarist, and it shows from track to track as he moves from 80's and 90's style play to crushing-driving riffs to heavy Doom guitars. Yes! there is a little something for everyone here. In addition, when you throw in Tilling's occasional well-played solos, what you get is a nuclear meltdown!
Lyrics are unabashedly Christ centered as one can see in the following excerpts:
"The Seventh Seal"
Our salvation is due to our God
Who is seated on the throne
And to the Lamb
that conquered the evil
and rose from the dead
"Stay Awake"
Today we the light fading into night
What once was truth
Is just a choice for one to make
Our minds are occupied by lazy game of choice
The church now rise
And sound alarmed with one voice
STAY AWAKE!
Stay Awake!’
"Blind Leading The Blind"
Teachers making facts out of theory
As the lost lead the way
Another heart is led astray
When blind lead the blind
So many voices claiming the truth
Teachers blinded by their own light
They feed us with what’s on their mind
What Scripture says may stand back
When the blind lead the blind
"Welcome"
Because obedience matters the most
The Father lifted Him up high
And He was honored far beyond men and anything ever living
So that all created beings in heaven, earth through the ages
Will bow in worship
Call out that He’s the Master of all!
Welcome - to the Prince of Peace!
Welcome - home my child
"Mind Pollution"
We are all searching
Try to hide what is nagging us
We run and take comfort in a show, latest episode
But there is void
Yes, there is a need that cries out for more
More that is real and that makes sense,
Gives us hope to say
Jesus Revolution!
You cleanse our minds pollution
Our salvation is due to our God
Who is seated on the throne
And to the Lamb
that conquered the evil
and rose from the dead
"Stay Awake"
Today we the light fading into night
What once was truth
Is just a choice for one to make
Our minds are occupied by lazy game of choice
The church now rise
And sound alarmed with one voice
STAY AWAKE!
Stay Awake!’
"Blind Leading The Blind"
Teachers making facts out of theory
As the lost lead the way
Another heart is led astray
When blind lead the blind
So many voices claiming the truth
Teachers blinded by their own light
They feed us with what’s on their mind
What Scripture says may stand back
When the blind lead the blind
"Welcome"
Because obedience matters the most
The Father lifted Him up high
And He was honored far beyond men and anything ever living
So that all created beings in heaven, earth through the ages
Will bow in worship
Call out that He’s the Master of all!
Welcome - to the Prince of Peace!
Welcome - home my child
"Mind Pollution"
We are all searching
Try to hide what is nagging us
We run and take comfort in a show, latest episode
But there is void
Yes, there is a need that cries out for more
More that is real and that makes sense,
Gives us hope to say
Jesus Revolution!
You cleanse our minds pollution
If you are looking for some solid Hard Rock music to add to your collection, then give All For The King's - 'Darkest Before Dawn' a spin. You might just be surprised at this latest offering which only gets better & better with each listen. Help support the band and Christian Hard Rock music by picking up your copy of 'Darkest Before Dawn' today!
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Musicians:
Ricard Hulteke(Empire 21) - Vocalist
Erik Tilling - Guitars
Andreas Ålöv(Empire 21) - Bass
Anders Köllerfors - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Ulf Christiansson(Jerusalem) - Vocals on track-2 "The Seventh Seal"
Ricard Hulteke(Empire 21) - Vocalist
Erik Tilling - Guitars
Andreas Ålöv(Empire 21) - Bass
Anders Köllerfors - Drums
Guest Musicians:
Ulf Christiansson(Jerusalem) - Vocals on track-2 "The Seventh Seal"