Pain of Salvation

Pain of Salvation — rock artist from SE.

Pain of Salvation is a highly influential band in the progressive music scene, known for their exceptional musicianship, diverse influences, and darkly poetic…

Influence: 54.17% Fanbase: 32.28% Trending: 65.11% Career Level: Rising

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Akg • 31.85% • Very Strong

As of 2025-09-08

17,462

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-09-08

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-12-07 18:16:12 UTC

Genres

rockrockneo-progressivesymphonic rockmetalprogressive metalprog metalswedish progressive metalmetalalternative metal

Biography

Pain of Salvation is a highly influential band in the progressive music scene, known for their exceptional musicianship, diverse influences, and darkly poetic approach. Led by Daniel Gildenlöw, the band has been lauded for their unpredictable and experimental style since their debut in 1997, solidifying their place as a leading force in progressive rock/metal. Their latest album, PANTHER, was released in 2020, and they are currently working on new material.

Renowned for their electrifying live performances, Pain of Salvation has a series of upcoming shows scheduled for 2025, including stops in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Ankara, and Istanbul. Their dynamic stage presence and boundary-pushing music make them a must-see act for fans of progressive rock and metal.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-09-08

Pain of Salvation converts attention from 25-34 & 35-44 audiences across BRAZIL, UNITED STATES, ITALY. Audience shape is heavily male (79%), opening clear lanes for styling, voice, and offers. Topline results concentrate on Instagram at 1,287 avg likes per post, with supportive conversation on Instagram. Shared audience with Akg, Ampeg, MOOG underscores a strong fit in streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. It’s a practical path to awareness that doesn’t fight the feed.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Pain of Salvation score 7.37% — Very Strong bucket.

Brand: AkgBrand: AmpegBrand: MOOG

Followers:17,462

Engagements:1,287

Rate:7.4%

Posts:137

Avg Likes:1,287

Avg Comments:22

Avg Views:0

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 17,462 · Engagements 1,287 · Rate 7.4% Posts 137 · Views 0 · Avg Likes 1,287 · Avg Comments 22 · Avg Views 0	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	25-34: 46% 35-44: 30% 18-24: 14% 45-64: 9%	Largest: 25-34 (46%); next: 35-44 (30%)
Gender Split	Female: 21% Male: 79% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (79%)
Top Countries	BRAZIL (22%) UNITED STATES (9%) ITALY (8%) GERMANY (5%) FRANCE (4%)	Top regions: BRAZIL (22%), UNITED STATES (9%), ITALY (8%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 1,287 avg likes/post	best engagement: Instagram 1,287 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Akg

Score: 31.85

Ampeg

Score: 27.16

MOOG

Score: 22.84

Sennheiser

Score: 18.90

Pro Tools

Score: 17.62

Metal Gear Solid

Score: 12.99

Final Fantasy

Score: 11.15

The Last of Us

Score: 9.22

Square Enix

Score: 8.91

The Witcher

Score: 8.00

Movistar

Score: 7.87

Ableton

Score: 7.15

Brand	Category	Score
Akg		31.85
Ampeg		27.16
MOOG		22.84
Sennheiser		18.90
Pro Tools		17.62
Metal Gear Solid		12.99
Final Fantasy		11.15
The Last of Us		9.22
Square Enix		8.91
The Witcher		8.00
Movistar		7.87
Ableton		7.15
Spotify Music		7.12
God of War		6.19
Sega		5.58
Lollapalooza		5.26
Fallout		4.97
Kickstarter		4.67
Mortal Kombat		4.54
Warner Bros		3.73
Matrix		3.46
HBO		3.42
Jack Daniels		3.41
Guinness		3.36
Star Wars		3.33
Nintendo		3.27
Heineken		3.16
Lego		3.13
Yamaha		2.80
SoundCloud		2.18
Ubisoft		2.18
BBC		2.18
PlayStation		2.10
Tesla Motors		2.05
AMC		2.03
DC Entertainment		1.97
Budweiser		1.93
Showtime		1.92
Chrysler		1.82
Fujifilm		1.78
Activision Blizzard		1.77
Pixar		1.70
Pepsi		1.69
Sony		1.68
Marvel Entertainment		1.67
Microsoft		1.62
Nikon		1.53
Cadillac		1.50
musical.ly		1.49
Pokemon Go		1.46