Necronaut

[i.e. ne-kroh-nawt] A necronaut is a person who experiments with near-death experiences in order to explore the underworld. Formed by Fred Estby after left Dismember in 2007 (now rejoined in 2019) and soon afterward formed the death metal band Necronaut. That band released its self-titled debut album in 2010, featuring guest appearances by many of Estby's friends from the death metal scene such as Tomas Lindberg (At the Gates), Nicke Andersson (Entombed), Chris Reifert (Death, Autopsy), Erik Danielsson (Watain), David Blomqvist (Dismember), Ulf Cederlund (Entombed), and Hellbutcher (Nifelheim). Since then, Estby has continued to be active in music, making guest appearances on various albums and playing in several side projects. He has also produced and recorded music for other artists, including a collection of Swedish punk rock bands. Estby is considered to be a major influence in the Swedish death metal scene, and his drumming and songwriting skills have helped shape the sound of the genre. He continues to be a major presence in the metal community, providing both inspiration and education to aspiring musicians. The band is rumored to be a studio recording project, but in fact, they have toured and played some live shows at Sweden Rock in 2011, Sölvesborg, Sweden.