Jesper Strömblad

Clas Håkan Jesper Strömblad (born 28 November 1972) is a Swedish musician who is the guitarist of the bands The Halo Effect, Dimension Zero and Cyhra, and formerly of In Flames and The Resistance. He is best known as the founder and former guitarist/drummer/keyboardist of the pioneering melodic death metal band In Flames, guitarist of the band Sinergy, bassist of Ceremonial Oath and drummer of HammerFall. In 2013, he joined MDM band Nightrage as a session guitarist.

Jesper Strömblad
Strömblad in 2013
Background information
Birth nameClas Håkan Jesper Strömblad
Born (1972-11-28) 28 November 1972
Gothenburg, Sweden
GenresMelodic death metal, death metal, thrash metal, power metal, heavy metal, alternative metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass, keyboards, drums (early)
Years active1989–present
Member of
Formerly of

In 2004, Strömblad (along with Björn Gelotte) was ranked No. 70 out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of all time by Guitar World.

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