The Jester Race is the second studio album by Swedish heavy metal band In Flames, released in February 1996. It is the first album to feature Anders Fridén as the band's vocalist, Björn Gelotte as the drummer, and Jester Head as the band's mascot.
The Jester Race
In Flames is a Swedish heavy metal band, formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg in 1990. Their lineup has changed several times, with vocalist Anders Fridén and guitarist Björn Gelotte being the only consistent members since 1995. Alongside At the Gates and Dark Tranquillity, In Flames has pioneered the genres known as Swedish death metal and melodic death metal, and as of 2008, has sold over two million records worldwide.
In Flames at Rock am Ring 2017; from left to right: Niclas Engelin, Bryce Paul, Björn Gelotte and Anders Fridén
Singer Anders Fridén at Rock am Ring 2017
Guitarist Björn Gelotte at Rock am Ring 2017
Guitarist Niclas Engelin at Rock am Ring 2017