God Mother was founded 2012 by Michael Dahlström (drums), Daniel Noring (bass) and Jonatan Lindgren (guitar). They wanted to start a band with the focus on intensity and aggression with influences from hardcore, grindcore, metal and
sludge.[1] Their first EP, 2013's Imitation, had lead vocals by Dahlström.[2] Later that year the band hired Sebastian Campbell to sing and they released the single "Inga Budskap Kvar."[3] Jonatan Lindgren chose to leave the band in 2015 and was replaced by Max Lindström on guitar.
The band toured extensively in 2014.[4] God Mother became one of the first Swedish hardcore bands to play in
Guatemala and
Nicaragua.[5]
In 2015 they released their first album, Maktbehov, to widespread critical acclaim.[6][7][8] They followed up the record by touring in Sweden, Central Europe and South Africa.[9]
In 2016 they released a split 7-inch vinyl EP with Britons band Artemis on WOOAAARGH Records, SmithsFoodGroup, and Dingleberry Records.[10][11] They also headlined a tour in South Africa and did a small tour with Cult Leader in Sweden.[12][13]
God Mother supported
The Dillinger Escape Plan on their two Sweden dates in February.[14]Ben Weinman invited them shortly after to play the Party Smasher Showcase at
South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.[15] The show marked the band's American debut. Party Smasher Inc announced in July that they had signed the band.[16] The band toured with The Dillinger Escape Plan during their last tour in Europe and the United States.[17][18] They also played at
Brutal Assault festival.[19]
Members
Current
Daniel Noring – bass (2012–present)
Michael Dahlström – drums (2012–present), vocals (2012–2013)