Unanimated formed in Stockholm in 1988. Influenced by Dismember, the band developed a death metal style while incorporating melodic and black metal elements. Their debut album, In the Forest of the Dreaming Dead, was released in 1993 by Pavement Music, a label that later merged with Crash Music Inc.
In 1995, Unanimated released their second album, Ancient God of Evil, through independent Swedish label No Fashion Records. The following year, the band covered Slayer's "Dead Skin Mask" for the tribute album Slatanic Slaughter II. Unanimated disbanded in 1996. Former members joined other metal acts, including Therion, Entombed, and Dismember.
Reunion and later releases (2007–present)
Unanimated reformed in 2007 and signed with Regain Records in April 2008. Their third studio album, In the Light of Darkness, was released in April 2009.
In 2011, drummer Peter Stjärnvind left the band after 20 years and was replaced with Unleashed drummer Anders Schultz. In 2012, the band announced that they were working on new material. In 2018, Unanimated stated through their Facebook page that they had signed a three-album worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Their fourth studio album, Victory in Blood, was released in 2021.
