{"id":14,"date":"2011-04-21T08:19:22","date_gmt":"2011-04-21T08:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maryscreek.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:55:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:55:49","slug":"bio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maryscreek.com\/?page_id=14","title":{"rendered":"BIO"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>The Story &#8211; MarysCreek<\/h1>\n<p>Formed in 2004 in Mj\u00f6lby\/Link\u00f6ping, Sweden, <strong>MarysCreek<\/strong> was born from a shared vision between singer\/guitarist <strong>Mats Nilsson<\/strong> and drummer <strong>Stefan Halldin<\/strong>: to create heavy, guitar-driven rock with strong melodies and soaring choruses.<\/p>\n<p>The band quickly made an impression with their debut album <em>Some Kind of Hate<\/em> (MTM Music, 2007), a record that took them across Europe and established their signature blend of hard-hitting riffs and emotional intensity.<\/p>\n<p>After lineup changes and a self-released EP (<em>Incubic Twin<\/em>), MarysCreek continued to build a loyal following through relentless touring, sharing stages with acts such as <strong>S.O.T.O, Takida<\/strong>, <strong>Evergrey<\/strong>, <strong>Uriah Heep<\/strong>, <strong>The Poodles, Bonfire,<\/strong> <strong>Hardline<\/strong> and many more.<\/p>\n<p>In 2016, MarysCreek signed with <strong>Escape Music<\/strong> for their second full-length album <em>Infinity<\/em> \u2014 a critically acclaimed release that showcased the band\u2019s evolution into a more mature, melodic yet powerful sound. The following years saw the band touring extensively across Europe on the <em>InfiniTour<\/em>, bringing their high-energy performances to fans in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Hungary.<\/p>\n<p>Despite setbacks, lineup changes, and the global pandemic, MarysCreek never lost momentum. With <strong>Anton Wessman<\/strong> now behind the drums, and long-time members <strong>Mats Nilsson<\/strong>, <strong>Jonas Hallberg, Roger Blomberg<\/strong>, and <strong>Alexander Eriksson<\/strong> driving the creative force, the band has completed their long-awaited new album \u2014 recorded by Johan Rapp and Mats Nilsson, and mixed\/mastered by <strong>Niels Nielsen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Set for release in 2026, the upcoming album marks a new chapter for MarysCreek \u2014 one that blends experience with renewed passion, melodic strength, and the unmistakable energy that has defined the band from the start.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MarysCreek 2026: louder, sharper, and more alive than ever.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4076\" src=\"https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2026\/02\/Marys_Creek_RASMUS_ARNELL_2025_Gruppbild_1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2026\/02\/Marys_Creek_RASMUS_ARNELL_2025_Gruppbild_1-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2026\/02\/Marys_Creek_RASMUS_ARNELL_2025_Gruppbild_1-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2026\/02\/Marys_Creek_RASMUS_ARNELL_2025_Gruppbild_1-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2026\/02\/Marys_Creek_RASMUS_ARNELL_2025_Gruppbild_1-copy-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>Roger Blomberg &#8211; Bass<br \/>\nJonas Hallberg &#8211; Guitar<br \/>\nMats Nilsson &#8211; Vocals<br \/>\nAnton Wessman &#8211; Drums<br \/>\nAlexander Eriksson &#8211; Guitar<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1005 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2011\/04\/white-SIGN-150.png\" alt=\"white-SIGN-150\" width=\"148\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2011\/04\/white-SIGN-150.png 434w, https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2011\/04\/white-SIGN-150-300x272.png 300w, https:\/\/media.maryscreek.com\/2011\/04\/white-SIGN-150-400x363.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 100vw, 148px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Story &#8211; MarysCreek Formed in 2004 in Mj\u00f6lby\/Link\u00f6ping, Sweden, MarysCreek was born from a shared vision between singer\/guitarist Mats Nilsson and drummer Stefan Halldin: to create heavy, guitar-driven rock with strong melodies and soaring choruses. 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