Paganizer, a Swedish death metal band, was formed in 1998 by Roger "Rogga" Johansson, Andreas "Dea" Carlsson, and Jocke Diener. They were known for their adherence to the classic Swedish death metal style, often compared to bands like Grave and Dismember. The group initially gained traction with their debut album Deadbanger released in 1999. Throughout the early 2000s, Paganizer continued to release albums such as Promoting Total Death (2001), Dead Unburied (2002), and Murder Death Kill (2003). In 2005, the band announced a hiatus but reunited soon after with a new lineup featuring Johansson, Matthias Fiebig, and Patrik Halvarsson. They signed with Cyclone Empire Records in 2008 and released several notable albums including Scandinavian Warmachine (2009) and World Lobotomy (2013).
