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{{Year nav topic5|2009|Scandinavian music}} {{Year nav topic5|2009|Scandinavian music}}


The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2009. <br />(Go to ] or ] in Scandinavian music.) The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2009.


==Events== ==Events==
*] – Swedish band ] cancel all planned activities after their drummer, Micke Backelin, develops a hearing problem.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=41414 |title=Lord Belial Calls It Quits
|publisher=www.metalunderground.com |date= 13 January 2009 |access-date=18 May 2024}}</ref>
*] – ]'s new concert hall, ], is officially opened by Queen ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wb-sg.com/projects/danishradio/|title=Danish radio|publisher=wb-sg.com|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref>
*] – Mezzo-soprano ] is awarded the ] 2009 at ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.lofotposten.no/kultur/fikk-arets-nordlyspris/s/1-71-4079371 | title=Fikk årets Nordlyspris | language=Norwegian | publisher=] | accessdate=2016-02-22}}</ref> *] – Mezzo-soprano ] is awarded the ] 2009 at ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.lofotposten.no/kultur/fikk-arets-nordlyspris/s/1-71-4079371 | title=Fikk årets Nordlyspris | language=Norwegian | publisher=] | accessdate=2016-02-22}}</ref>
*] – ] wins the ], with "Believe Again", written by ], ] and ]. A new voting format is used for the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/new-voting-format-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2009|title=New voting format in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009|website=EuroVisionary|date=12 January 2009|author=Charlotte Jensen|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref> *] – ] wins the ], with "Believe Again", written by ], ] and ]. A new voting format is used for the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/new-voting-format-dansk-melodi-grand-prix-2009|title=New voting format in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2009|website=EuroVisionary|date=12 January 2009|author=Charlotte Jensen|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – ]'s new concert hall, ], is officially opened by Queen ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wb-sg.com/projects/danishradio/|title=Danish radio|publisher=wb-sg.com|access-date=6 December 2023}}</ref> *] – Lead vocalist ] leaves Finnish band ], to be replaced by ].<ref>{{cite web |title=NORTHER Announces New Singer |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/norther-announces-new-singer |website=Blabbermouth |date=14 April 2009 |access-date=8 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – Swedish band ] announce that guitarist Simon Johansson is leaving.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ultimatemetal.com/threads/steel-attack-part-ways-with-guitarist-simon-johansson-introduce-replacement.466658/|title=STEEL ATTACK Part Ways With Guitarist Simon Johansson; Introduce Replacement|date=5 February 2009|website=Ultimate Metal|access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – At the ], the award for Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra) goes to ] with the ] conducted by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://exchange.prx.org/pieces/2810?m=false|title=Hilary Hahn: the 2009 Grammy winner in her own words ...|author=David Schulman|website=PRX|access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – Iceland's ] and the Faroes' Janus Rasmussen announce the recording debut of their new duo, ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.europavox.com/bands/kiasmos/|title=Kiasmos |website=Europavox|access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref>
*March – Norwegian musician ] is released from prison on parole after 16 years served for the murder of another musician, Øystein Aarseth (aka ]).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Varg Vikernes ute på prøve |url=http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=557287 |work=] | location=Oslo, Norway |agency=] | date=10 March 2009 |access-date=6 January 2025 |language=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090312054544/http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=557287 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 March 2009}}</ref> *March – Norwegian musician ] is released from prison on parole after 16 years served for the murder of another musician, Øystein Aarseth (aka ]).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Varg Vikernes ute på prøve |url=http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=557287 |work=] | location=Oslo, Norway |agency=] | date=10 March 2009 |access-date=6 January 2025 |language=no |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090312054544/http://www.vg.no/nyheter/innenriks/artikkel.php?artid=557287 |url-status=live |archive-date=12 March 2009}}</ref>
*] – Vocalist Roland Johansson announces he is leaving Swedish band ]. He is later replaced by Nathan James Biggs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125754 |title=Sonic Syndicate- New vocalist announced |website=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=25 August 2011}}</ref> *] – Vocalist Roland Johansson announces he is leaving Swedish band ]. He is later replaced by Nathan James Biggs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125754 |title=Sonic Syndicate- New vocalist announced |website=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=25 August 2011}}</ref>
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*] – The ], Nordnorsk Opera og Symfoniorkester, is founded in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skift.no/stilling/23837/operasjef%2C-_-nordnorsk-opera-og-symfoniorkester-as----arctic-philharmonic_nordnorsk-opera-og-symfoniorkester-as----arctic-philharmonic_19558_nordnorsk-opera-og-symfoniorkester-as----arctic-philharmonic_tromsoe | title=Nordnorsk Opera og Symfoniorkester | language=no | publisher=Skift.no | accessdate=2016-02-22}}</ref> *] – The ], Nordnorsk Opera og Symfoniorkester, is founded in ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.skift.no/stilling/23837/operasjef%2C-_-nordnorsk-opera-og-symfoniorkester-as----arctic-philharmonic_nordnorsk-opera-og-symfoniorkester-as----arctic-philharmonic_19558_nordnorsk-opera-og-symfoniorkester-as----arctic-philharmonic_tromsoe | title=Nordnorsk Opera og Symfoniorkester | language=no | publisher=Skift.no | accessdate=2016-02-22}}</ref>
*] – ] announce that Norwegian vocalist ] has returned to the band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118531 |title=Jørn Lande Returns |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=29 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909072914/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118531 |archive-date=9 September 2012 }}</ref> *] – ] announce that Norwegian vocalist ] has returned to the band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118531 |title=Jørn Lande Returns |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=29 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120909072914/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118531 |archive-date=9 September 2012 }}</ref>
*] – ''Hymn to Life – Entr'acte'', the autobiography of former ] member ], is published through Goldenworks Ltd./Blacksmith Ltd.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125759 |title=Former Stratovarius leader Timo Tolkki to publish autobiography |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=17 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901111245/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125759 |archive-date=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*] – Mikkel Sandager, Morten Sandager and Mike Park announce that they are leaving Danish band ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercenary parts way with drummer, singer and keyboardist |publisher=Mercenary.dk |access-date=11 November 2009 |url=http://www.mercenary.dk/statement.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091114054955/http://www.mercenary.dk/statement.php |archive-date=14 November 2009 }}</ref>
*] – Performers at the ] in Oslo include ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2009/nobel-peace-prize-concert-2009-2bd65c66.html | title=Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2009 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2018-03-05}}</ref> *] – Performers at the ] in Oslo include ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2009/nobel-peace-prize-concert-2009-2bd65c66.html | title=Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2009 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2018-03-05}}</ref>
*] – ] and Niklas Sandin join ] after the Norrman brothers leave the band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/katatonia-lineup-changes/ |title=Katatonia Lineup Changes |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=22 December 2009 |access-date=28 June 2016 |archive-date=11 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811084227/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/katatonia-lineup-changes/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *] – ] and Niklas Sandin join ] after the Norrman brothers leave the band.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/katatonia-lineup-changes/ |title=Katatonia Lineup Changes |website=Blabbermouth.net |date=22 December 2009 |access-date=28 June 2016 |archive-date=11 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811084227/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/katatonia-lineup-changes/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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*] – ''Graffiti'', for chorus and orchestra<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boosey.com/cr/music/Magnus-Lindberg-GRAFFITI/49493|title=Magnus Lindberg - Graffiti|website=Boosey & Hawkes|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref> *] – ''Graffiti'', for chorus and orchestra<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boosey.com/cr/music/Magnus-Lindberg-GRAFFITI/49493|title=Magnus Lindberg - Graffiti|website=Boosey & Hawkes|access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – ]<ref name="Henrik"/> *] – ]<ref name="Henrik"/>
*] – '']'' (second cello concerto)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rautavaara |first=Einojuhani |authorlink=Einojuhani Rautavaara |date=2009 |title=Towards the Horizon |publisher=] |url=http://www.boosey.com/cr/music/Einojuhani-Rautavaara-Towards-the-Horizon/45374 |accessdate=August 12, 2016}}</ref>
*] – ]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sanderson|first1=Blair|title=Leila Josefowicz / Esa-Pekka Salonen Esa-Pekka Salonen: Out of Nowhere - Violin Concerto; Nyx|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/esa-pekka-salonen-out-of-nowhere-violin-concerto-nyx-mw0002411567|website=allmusic.com|publisher=Rovi Corporation|access-date=7 October 2014}}</ref>


==Film scores and incidental music== ==Film scores and incidental music==
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| ]
| '']''
| ]
| Partly recorded in the US
| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thrashhits.com/2008/12/interview-deathstars-2008-was-my-worst-year-ever/#more-1075 |title=Interview: Deathstars – "2008 was my worst year ever." |author=Platt, Hugh |publisher=Thrash Hits |date=3 December 2008 |access-date=4 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123174952/http://www.thrashhits.com/2008/12/interview-deathstars-2008-was-my-worst-year-ever/#more-1075 |archive-date=23 January 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| '']''
| Nuclear Blast
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| <ref>{{AllMusic|id=mw0000813606|last=Henderson|first=Alex}}</ref>
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| ''Dead Harvest''
| Metal Blade
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/releases/this-ending-dead-harvest/|title=This Ending “Dead Harvest”|website=Metal Blade Records |access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref>
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| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;"|25
| ]
| ''Dömd att bli bedömd''
| Rudeboy Records
|
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.kingsizemag.se/intervjuer/intervju-syster-sol-skiner-ater-med-full-kraft/|title=Intervju: Syster Sol skiner åter med full kraft|date=10 June 2021|language=sv|website=Kingsize magazine|access-date=12 January 2025}}</ref>
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| '']''
| ]
| Compilation album
| <ref>{{cite news|publisher=] |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115541 |title=Arch Enemy's ''Manifesto'' out now |date=4 March 2009 |accessdate=4 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090311133154/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115541 |archivedate=11 March 2009 }}</ref>
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| '']''
| Spinefarm, Roadrunner, Nuclear Blast
| Live album
| <ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207221050/http://www.nwshop.fi/productinfo.cfm?tuotenumero=200629&lang=en |date=2009-02-07 }}</ref><br>31 March 2009 (US)
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| ]
| ''All Ends in Silence''
| ]
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=42230 |title=Dark The Suns Reveals New Album "All Ends in Silence" Details |publisher=Metalunderground.com |access-date=11 January 2025}}</ref>
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| '']''
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| Spinefarm Records
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| |
| <ref>{{cite web |first=Ned |last=Raggett |title=Review: ''Engram'' |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=engram-mw0000819735|pure_url=yes}} |publisher=] |accessdate=13 February 2010}}</ref>
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| ''Noitumaa''
| Ranka Recordings
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| <ref>{{cite web|title=Ajattara Announces New Album "Noitumaa" Release Date |author=Doug Gibson |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43271 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606065236/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43271 |archive-date=6 June 2011 |url-status=live |access-date=8 January 2025 }}</ref>
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| ''Tabula Rasa''
| Blistering Records
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=42606 |title=Bloodbound Reveals New Album, "Tabula Rasa," Artwork |publisher=Metalunderground.com |access-date=17 March 2012}}</ref>
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| '']''
| Regain Records
| First album after a ten-year break
| <ref name="All">{{cite web|title= All Music - Unanimated - In the Light of Darkness Overview|url= https://www.allmusic.com/album/in-the-light-of-darkness-the-covenant-of-death-mw0001288293|access-date= December 31, 2021}}</ref>
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| '']''
| Spinefarm
| First album with Ari Koivunen
| <ref>{{cite journal |author=Jim Burt|date=June 2009|url=https://issuu.com/rocksound/docs/rocksound123|title=Amoral – Show Your Colors|journal=]|volume=123|issue=80|page=12}} {{ISSN|1465-0185}}</ref>
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| '']''
| ]
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://bravewords.com/reviews/amberian-dawn-the-clouds-of-northern-thunder |title=Amberian Dawn – The Clouds Of Northern Thunder |last=Gromen |first=Mark | work=Bravewords.com |publisher=] |date=12 September 2009 |accessdate=2020-06-08 }}</ref>
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| '']''
| Peaceville Records
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| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maddermortem.com/|title=Madder Mortem – Official Website|access-date=14 March 2022|archive-date=23 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123015345/https://www.maddermortem.com/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| '']''
| Spinefarm Records
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| <ref>{{cite web |title=Sonata Arctica guitarist's "Fire-Hearted": More details revealed |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090912205505/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121022 |archive-date=12 September 2009 |url-status=dead |access-date=10 September 2009 }}</ref>
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://metal-temple.com/review/pantheon-i-worlds-i-create/|title=Worlds I create|date=29 July 2009 |publisher=Metal Temple magazine |access-date=10 January 2025}}</ref>
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| ''Tarpan Seasons''
| ]
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/tarpan-seasons-solveig-slettahjell-universal-music-norway-review-by-john-kelman|author=John Kelman|title=Solveig Slettahjell / Slow Motion Orchestra: Tarpan Seasons|date=9 May 2010|website=All About Jazz|access-date=7 January 2025}}</ref>
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| '']''
| Nuclear Blast
| First album without ]
| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/r4cz|title=BBC Review|accessdate=2 November 2009|author=Raziq Rauf|date=1 October 2009}}</ref>
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| ''Chargepoint''
| Universal
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| <ref>{{cite web|title=Decadence Reveals New Album "Chargepoint" Details |author=Doug Gibson |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46930 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606082848/http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46930 |archive-date=6 June 2011 |url-status=live |access-date=14 September 2009 }}</ref>
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| ]
| '']''
| Stay Heavy Records
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127252 |title=Waltari: New album 'Below Zero' due next month |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=17 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923022719/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127252 |archive-date=23 September 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/pub/review.php?review_id=7393|title=Katatonia - Night is the New Day review |publisher=metalstorm.net}}</ref>
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===December=== ===December===
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*] – ], 98, Swedish composer<ref>{{cite web | title=Erland von Koch | work=British Film Institute | url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba945f000 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125141818/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba945f000 | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 25, 2018 | access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref> *] – ], 98, Swedish composer<ref>{{cite web | title=Erland von Koch | work=British Film Institute | url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba945f000 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125141818/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba945f000 | url-status=dead | archive-date=January 25, 2018 | access-date=6 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – ], 91, Norwegian operatic contralto<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | url=https://snl.no/Eva_Gustavson | title=Eva Gustavson | language=no | encyclopedia=] | date=2014-07-25 | accessdate=2017-03-18}}</ref> *] – ], 91, Norwegian operatic contralto<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | url=https://snl.no/Eva_Gustavson | title=Eva Gustavson | language=no | encyclopedia=] | date=2014-07-25 | accessdate=2017-03-18}}</ref>
*] – ], 34, rock guitarist and songwriter (heart attack)<ref>{{Cite journal | title = Kuolleita | date = 8 March 2009 | journal = ] | issue = 66/2009 | pages = 6}}</ref>
*] – ], 72, Danish choreographer<ref>{{cite news|author=Jack Anderson|author-link=Jack Anderson (dance critic)|title=Flemming Flindt, Dancer, Dies at 72|work=The New York Times|date=12 March 2009|page=B9}}</ref> *] – ], 72, Danish choreographer<ref>{{cite news|author=Jack Anderson|author-link=Jack Anderson (dance critic)|title=Flemming Flindt, Dancer, Dies at 72|work=The New York Times|date=12 March 2009|page=B9}}</ref>
*] – ], Swedish vibraphonist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cdgo.com/en/detalhe/7330658000835/lars-erstrand-everything-is-fine|title=Everything is Fine - Lars Erstrand|website=CDGO|access-date=7 January 2025}}</ref>
*] – ], 82, Norway's "father of pop"<ref>{{cite news|first=Rolleiv |last=Solholm |title=Arne Bendiksen has died |url=http://www.norwaypost.no/content/view/21822/1/ |work=] |agency=] |date=27 March 2009 |access-date=27 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090401230731/http://www.norwaypost.no/content/view/21822/1 |archive-date=1 April 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> *] – ], 82, Norway's "father of pop"<ref>{{cite news|first=Rolleiv |last=Solholm |title=Arne Bendiksen has died |url=http://www.norwaypost.no/content/view/21822/1/ |work=] |agency=] |date=27 March 2009 |access-date=27 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090401230731/http://www.norwaypost.no/content/view/21822/1 |archive-date=1 April 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*] – ], 94, Danish actress and singer<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dnfx.dfi.dk/pls/dnf/pwt.page_setup?p_pagename=dnfnavn&p_parmlist=navneid=3552 |title=Gerda Gilboe |publisher=] |accessdate=3 August 2009 |language=Danish |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060521221041/http://dnfx.dfi.dk/pls/dnf/pwt.page_setup?p_pagename=dnfnavn&p_parmlist=navneid%3D3552 |archive-date=21 May 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref> *] – ], 94, Danish actress and singer<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dnfx.dfi.dk/pls/dnf/pwt.page_setup?p_pagename=dnfnavn&p_parmlist=navneid=3552 |title=Gerda Gilboe |publisher=] |accessdate=3 August 2009 |language=Danish |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060521221041/http://dnfx.dfi.dk/pls/dnf/pwt.page_setup?p_pagename=dnfnavn&p_parmlist=navneid%3D3552 |archive-date=21 May 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
*] – ], 90, Norwegian choirmaster<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|year=|title=Torstein Grythe|encyclopedia=]|first=Erik|last=Østby|editor=Helle, Knut|editor-link=Knut Helle|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget|location=Oslo|url=http://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Torstein_Grythe/utdypning|language=Norwegian|accessdate=29 October 2010}}</ref>
*] – ], 45, Swedish rock musician (suicide)<ref>{{cite web|author=Soto, Jeff Scott|url=http://jeffscottsoto.com/news/marcel/marcel.html|title=Marcel Jacob: January 30, 1964 - July 21, 2009|access-date=21 July 2009|publisher=Jeff Scott Soto: Official Site|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724143451/http://jeffscottsoto.com/news/marcel/marcel.html|archivedate=24 July 2009}}</ref> *] – ], 45, Swedish rock musician (suicide)<ref>{{cite web|author=Soto, Jeff Scott|url=http://jeffscottsoto.com/news/marcel/marcel.html|title=Marcel Jacob: January 30, 1964 - July 21, 2009|access-date=21 July 2009|publisher=Jeff Scott Soto: Official Site|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724143451/http://jeffscottsoto.com/news/marcel/marcel.html|archivedate=24 July 2009}}</ref>
*] – ], 82, Swedish singer<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/nov/21/elisabeth-soderstrom-obituary|title=Elisabeth Söderström obituary|last=Blyth|first=Alan|date=2009-11-21|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-07-02|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> *] – ], 82, Swedish singer<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/nov/21/elisabeth-soderstrom-obituary|title=Elisabeth Söderström obituary|last=Blyth|first=Alan|date=2009-11-21|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-07-02|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
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2009 in music
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Overview of the events of 2009 in Scandinavian music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 2009.

Events

New works

Film scores and incidental music

Albums released

January

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
23 Sirenia The 13th Floor Nuclear Blast Records Partly recorded in the US
30 Deathstars Night Electric Night Nuclear Blast

February

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
3 This Ending Dead Harvest Metal Blade
25 Syster Sol Dömd att bli bedömd Rudeboy Records
27 Arch Enemy Manifesto of Arch Enemy Century Media Records Compilation album

March

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
11 Nightwish Made in Hong Kong (And in Various Other Places) Spinefarm, Roadrunner, Nuclear Blast Live album
31 March 2009 (US)
Dark the Suns All Ends in Silence Firebox Records

April

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
9 Beherit Engram Spinefarm Records
15 Ajattara Noitumaa Ranka Recordings
21 Bloodbound Tabula Rasa Blistering Records
27 Unanimated In the Light of Darkness Regain Records First album after a ten-year break

May

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
6 Amoral Show Your Colors Spinefarm First album with Ari Koivunen
13 Amberian Dawn The Clouds of Northland Thunder KHY Suomen Musiikki
29 Alexander Rybak Fairytales EMI Debut album

June

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
16 Madder Mortem Eight Ways Peaceville Records
24 Elias Viljanen Fire-Hearted Spinefarm Records

July

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
29 Pantheon I Worlds I Create Candlelight Records

August

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
28 Jorn Dukebox AFM Records Compilation of tracks from Jørn Lande's solo albums

September

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
7 Solveig Slettahjell & Slow Motion Orchestra Tarpan Seasons Universal Music Group
22 Children of Bodom Skeletons in the Closet Spinefarm Records Compilation album

October

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
2 Scar Symmetry Dark Matter Dimensions Nuclear Blast First album without Christian Älvestam
14 Decadence Chargepoint Universal
Waltari Below Zero Stay Heavy Records
12 Tord Gustavsen Ensemble Restored, Returned ECM Records Featuring Kristin Asbjørnsen, Tore Brunborg, Mats Eilertsen and Jarle Vespestad

November

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
2 Katatonia Night Is the New Day Peaceville Records

December

Day Album Artist Label Notes Ref.
9 Yngwie Malmsteen High Impact Rising Force Records Compilation album

Deaths

References

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