Eradikated
Swedish thrash metal band formed in 2014.
Eradikated is a Swedish thrash metal band from Höör, Sweden, formed in 2014. The group started out as The Generations Army before officially adopting the name Eradikated in September 2021. Under the original name, they released the album *Still Screaming* in January 2017 and an EP titled *Voices and Visions* in 2018. After the name change, Eradikated put out a self-titled EP in November 2021 featuring re-recorded versions of older songs. Their first album as Eradikated, *Generations*, came out in October 2023 on Indie Recordings and was nominated for a Grammis award for hard rock/metal album of the year (eligible for the 2024 ceremony). The band opened for the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2023 and toured with Eternal Evil, Sarcator, and Bloodstain from October to December 2024.
- known_for
- Grammis nomination for hard rock/metal album of the year (2024 ceremony)
Quick Facts
- Alias
- The Generations Army (2014–2021)
- Origin
- Sweden
- Genre
- Thrash metal
- Years Active
- 2014-present
- Label
- Indie Recordings
- Current Members
- Elvin Csizmadia / Ragnar Östberg / Erland Östberg / Calle Moberg
- Website
- eradikated.com
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Lore & Background
Eradikated began in 2014 as The Generations Army in Höör, Sweden. Under that name, they released their debut album Still Screaming on 13 January 2017 and an EP titled Voices and Visions in 2018. In February 2021 the band signed a management deal with Martin Gustafsson, and on 19 September 2021 they officially changed their name to Eradikated. Their first EP under the new name, containing newly recorded versions of former songs, was released on 19 November 2021 and recorded at Easthill Audio. On 7 June 2023 Eradikated opened for the Sweden Rock Festival.
Reader's Guide
Eradikated's significance lies in their evolution from a local Swedish thrash act under the name The Generations Army to a band that earned a Grammis nomination for hard rock/metal album of the year with their 2023 album Generations. Their second album Wiring of Violence, released on 8 May 2026, received good feedback from critics and was preceded by three singles. The band has maintained a consistent lineup since formation, with all four current members joining in 2014. Their legacy includes touring with notable acts such as Eternal Evil, Sarcator, and Bloodstain in 2024, and a planned tour with Havok, Blood Red Throne, and Xonor starting September 2026. The band's name change in 2021 marked a new chapter, and their discography under both names reflects a steady output of albums and EPs.
Did You Know?
- The band was originally named The Generations Army from 2014 to 2021.
- Their debut album Still Screaming was released on 13 January 2017.
- Eradikated opened for the Sweden Rock Festival on 7 June 2023.
- Their album Generations was nominated for a Grammis award (eligible for the 2024 ceremony).
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