Johan Patrik Mattias Liiva (born 18 November 1970) is a Swedish extreme metal vocalist, most widely recognized as the founding vocalist of melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, as well as a former member of Carnage, Furbowl and NonExist.

It was founded by Carcass guitarist Michael Amott along with Johan Liiva, who were both originally from the death metal band Carnage. The band has released eleven studio albums , three live albums , three video albums and four EPs .

Nov 1, 2015 · ARCH ENEMY was rejoined by the band's original members Johan Liiva (vocals) and Christopher Amott (guitar) for their appearance at this year's edition of the Loud Park festival on October 10-11...

Formerly called: Johan Patrik Mattias Axelsson. Johan's name first was "Johan Patrik Mattias Liiva" as his parents weren't married. They got married before he was 18, so his last name had to be changed to Axelsson.

2,830 Followers, 481 Following, 358 Posts - Johan Liiva (@johanliiva) on Instagram: "Vocals in Carnage, Furbowl, Arch Enemy, Black Earth, Hearse, Nonexist… Printer operator since 1988. The universe is such a beautiful place 🌟🌪️🍏☔️🌚🗿🖤"

Defined by its intricate, hyper-melodic guitar work and grisly, death metal intensity, Arch Enemy’s sound had huge potential from the start. But after three albums with original frontman Johan Liiva, the band mutated into an even more powerful beast, with charismatic vocalist Angela Gossow leading the charge.

Oct 6, 2015 · We will be bringing two very special guests…original Arch Enemy members Johan Liiva and Christopher Amott! BraveWords scribe Carl Begai spoke with Liiva, currently fronting Nonexist, shortly after the announcement was made.

Johan Patrik Mattias Liiva es un vocalista sueco de metal extremo, miembro fundador de la banda de melodic death metal Arch Enemy, así como miembro de Carnage, Furbowl, y NonExist. Actualmente trabaja como vocalista con Hearse.

Johan Patrik Mattias Liiva: Born: November 18, 1970, Helsingborg, Scania (age 54) Member of: Carnage (1988-1990) Arch Enemy (1995-2000) Nonexist (2001-2004, 2011-2013) Hearse (2001-2004) Black Earth (2016-present) Occupations: Musician, Singer-songwriter: Instruments: Bass Guitars, Drums, Guitars, Vocals: Currently: Stockholm, Stockholm län ...

Nonexist is a Swedish melodic death/thrash metal group formed by former Arch Enemy vocalist, Johan Liiva. Liiva, guitarist/bassist (on record) Johan Reinholdz (of Andromeda, Skyfire) and drummer Matte Modin (of Defleshed, Dark Funeral). They began playing together as …