[1] Their music contains ample thrash elements interspersed with acoustic interludes and symphonic features, such as the in-studio use of synthesizers and occasionally full orchestras and choir singing.

On the strength of these two songs, Darkane landed a record deal with War Music, and the band's lineup was completed by bassist Jörgen Löfberg, guitarist Klas Ideberg, and vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid.

[citation needed] Mackrory recorded all vocals on the debut album, Rusted Angel, and performed several live dates with the band later that year.

These recording sessions would prove challenging, as electrical storms, floods, and equipment malfunctions caused significant issues during the production of the album, which was named Insanity as a result.

[citation needed] After more European touring and their first North American show in 2001, the band began work on their third album, Expanding Senses, which was released in 2002.

[citation needed] Darkane toured extensively following the release of Expanding Senses, and by early 2004 had almost an entire album's worth of songs written.

During this hiatus, guitarist Christofer Malmström released a solo album (Non Human Level) which was a compilation of unreleased songs he had written from 1998 to 2004.

[citation needed] By late 2004, Wildoer's injury had healed, and the band reconvened to record their fourth album, Layers of Lies, released in May 2005.

[citation needed] On 6 August 2011 it was announced that vocalist Jens Broman was leaving the band due to personal issues.