Paracrona is proud to announce that renowned guitarist Jens Fredrik Ryland, formerly of the legendary Norwegian progressive metal band Borknagar, has officially joined the band as a full-time member.

Ryland brings decades of experience, musical depth, and a signature style that helped shape the sound of Scandinavian metal. His work with Borknagar earned international acclaim for its fusion of black metal, progressive elements, and atmospheric soundscapes. Now, Ryland is ready to embark on a new chapter with Paracrona, a band known for its bold sonic experimentation and genre-defying compositions.

“My time between bands” is over, and I have searched for the right outfit to join for 3-4 years already,” says Ryland. “The band’s vision and energy are exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m excited to contribute and help push the boundaries even further.”

Paracrona is currently working on new material, and Ryland will be contributing to the writing and recording process.

Stream the band’s latest album “Sun God”: https://orcd.co/sungod
CD copy: https://tinyurl.com/SunGodCD

Videos:
Carry the Cross (feat. Baard Kolstad): https://youtu.be/2z2AEEw_nO0
Sun God: https://youtu.be/pxPoxlvRY9M

Line up:

Vocals: Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar
Lead Guitar: Øystein Hansen
Rhythm Guitar: Jens Fredrik Ryland
Bass: Gregg Roland Schneider
Drums: Karelius Ihlang (alias: Eldrasil)

About:

PARACRONA was born from a chance meeting between Dutch musician Ringo Christiaan Van Droffelaar and Norwegian guitarist Øystein Hansen (Fortid) at Wacken Open Air in 2007. United by a love of metal, their collaboration began in Oslo and grew into a project that blends melodic intensity with artistic vision.

Work on their debut album, Sun God, started in 2016, shaping a sound they call “Titanium” or “Quantum Realism Metal.” The record explores themes of spiritual growth and societal struggle, with each track reflecting real-life experiences. Despite challenges—including Ringo’s battle with cancer in 2021—the band refined their sound with contributions from Baard Kolstad and Fredrik Nordstrøm.

Live, PARACRONA brings together a strong roster of musicians. Their album release show at Cosmopolite Scene in Oslo, alongside Blood Red Throne and Omnia Moritur, cemented their reputation for powerful performances.

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming releases, live performances, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content featuring Jens Fredrik Ryland and the rest of PARACRONA.

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