Jonas Åkerlund

Jonas Åkerlund is a Swedish film and music video director, screenwriter, and former drummer for the metal band Bathory.

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Madonna: Madonna is an American singer, songwriter, and performer whose work shaped popular music and visual culture. Åkerlund directed her videos for “Ray of Light” and “American Life.”
Music video: A music video is a short film or visual sequence made to accompany a song or musical recording. Åkerlund became widely known for music videos that use cinematic imagery and sharp editing.
Bathory: Bathory was a Swedish extreme metal band founded by Quorthon in 1983 and influential in black and Viking metal. Åkerlund played drums in Bathory before pursuing directing.
Rammstein: Rammstein is a German Neue Deutsche Härte band known for heavy guitar riffs and theatrical performances. Åkerlund directed several of the band’s videos, including “Pussy” and “Mein Land.”
Lady Gaga: Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for pop music and theatrical performance. Åkerlund directed her videos for “Paparazzi” and “Telephone.”
Spun: Spun is a 2002 American crime film about people caught in a methamphetamine-fueled drug culture. It was Åkerlund’s feature-film debut as director.
Quorthon: Quorthon was a Swedish musician who founded Bathory and performed most of its music. He led the band during Åkerlund’s tenure as its drummer.
Metallica: Metallica is an American heavy metal band founded in 1981 and known for thrash metal and hard rock. Åkerlund directed the band’s video for “Whiskey in the Jar.”
The Prodigy: The Prodigy is an English electronic music group known for combining rave, breakbeat, and punk influences. Åkerlund directed the group’s provocative video for “Smack My Bitch Up.”
Horsemen: Horsemen is a 2009 horror thriller about a detective investigating murders linked to the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Åkerlund directed this feature-length psychological thriller.