Blinded Colony was formed in January 2000, by guitarists Johan Blomstrom and Tobias Olsson, and singer Niklas Svensson. At that point the band was known as Stigmata. In June 2000, the band began recording their first demo, Painreceiver, and two new members were recruited, Christoffer Nilsson to play drums, and Annika Haptén, a singer.
Blinded Colony was established in January 2000 by guitarists Johan Blomstrom and Tobias Olsson, and singer Niklas Svensson. At that time the band was known as Stigmata. In June 2000, the group started recording their first demo, Painreceiver, and two new members were added: Christoffer Nilsson to play drums, and Annika Haptén, a vocalist.