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| 25.03.2009 | › | In Flames - New Video Online |
| 19.02.2009 | › | In Flames - Cancel UK And Ireland Tour |
| 03.02.2009 | › | In Flames - Guitarist To Sit Out Upcoming Tour |
| 28.01.2009 | › | In Flames - Eastern European Tour Dates |
| 09.01.2009 | › | In Flames - Win Swedish Grammy Award |
| 18.09.2008 | › | In Flames - To Do London Signing Session |
| 28.08.2008 | › | In Flames - North American Tour Dates Announced |
| 24.04.2008 | › | In Flames - European Tour Dates |
| 26.03.2008 | › | In Flames - Entire New Album Available For Streaming |
| 16.02.2008 | › | In Flames - New Song Available For Streaming, Video Online |
| 14.01.2008 | › | In Flames - Upcoming Album Title And Tracklisting Revealed |
| 11.01.2008 | › | In Flames - Single Details Announced |
| 07.01.2008 | › | In Flames - Announce The Title Of The New Album |
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In Flames - Part Ways With Guitarist
The following update has appeared on In Flames's official website:
"Jesper Strömblad, guitarist in In Flames has decided to leave the band permanently.
He had this to say - 'I have decided it is best for me to leave In Flames and to quit the band permanently. The last 17 years have been a blast, and I am proud to have been part of this great journey, with the most talented and amazing people anyone can wish to have the privilege to work with. I'm also the luckiest guy in the world, to have the BEST fans in the world, who have been supporting me during my difficult times. It means the world to me, and I'm determined to fight and defeat my demons once and for all.... and by the help from you guys, I'm on my way. I'm far from done with music, metal, or whatever my direction is taking me, so be sure to hear from me in the future.
...May the Force be with you!'
Anders, Peter, Daniel & Björn commented 'We are losing a great guitar player and musician, but in order to keep a very dear friend this is probably for the best.
If this feels right for Jesper we are behind him 100% on his decision.
It is way too early to speculate about the future and possible replacements and things like that. However, we can assure you that In Flames will continue as a band, release albums and tour the world.
The door to In Flames is always open to Jesper. We are, and will always be behind Jesper 100% on his way to recovery.'"
"Jesper Strömblad, guitarist in In Flames has decided to leave the band permanently.
He had this to say - 'I have decided it is best for me to leave In Flames and to quit the band permanently. The last 17 years have been a blast, and I am proud to have been part of this great journey, with the most talented and amazing people anyone can wish to have the privilege to work with. I'm also the luckiest guy in the world, to have the BEST fans in the world, who have been supporting me during my difficult times. It means the world to me, and I'm determined to fight and defeat my demons once and for all.... and by the help from you guys, I'm on my way. I'm far from done with music, metal, or whatever my direction is taking me, so be sure to hear from me in the future.
...May the Force be with you!'
Anders, Peter, Daniel & Björn commented 'We are losing a great guitar player and musician, but in order to keep a very dear friend this is probably for the best.
If this feels right for Jesper we are behind him 100% on his decision.
It is way too early to speculate about the future and possible replacements and things like that. However, we can assure you that In Flames will continue as a band, release albums and tour the world.
The door to In Flames is always open to Jesper. We are, and will always be behind Jesper 100% on his way to recovery.'"
| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - Come Clarity Best Swedish Album Of The Decade
Readers of the Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet - one of the larger daily newspapers in the Nordic countries - have chosen In Flames' 2006 album Come Clarity as the best Swedish album of the past decade. In Flames got about a quarter of all votes, ending up as the only metal related band in the top 10. Four albums of Swedish rock band Kent appeared in the top 10 too. Top 10 results "Best Swedish Album Of The Decade" here.
Bruce Springsteen's 15th studio album Magic, released in 2007, was voted best album by a foreign (non-Swedish) artist, before Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Linkin Park. See the top 10 here.
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Bruce Springsteen's 15th studio album Magic, released in 2007, was voted best album by a foreign (non-Swedish) artist, before Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Linkin Park. See the top 10 here.
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| Source: | aftonbladet.se |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - New Video Online
"Delight And Angers", the new video from Swedish metallers In Flames, has been made available online. The clip was once again directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.
The song comes off the band's latest album, entitled "A Sense Of Purpose", which was released on April 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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The song comes off the band's latest album, entitled "A Sense Of Purpose", which was released on April 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - Cancel UK And Ireland Tour
In Flames have posted the following update:
"We are very sad to announce that the UK & Ireland tour will not happen as planned.
As you already know, guitarist Jesper Strömblad is currently at an alcohol rehabilitation clinic and is taking some time off to get better. Bassist Peter Iwers is about to become a dad. We obviously knew about Peter becoming a dad and originally planned to have a replacement bassist, but with the recent events surrounding Jesper we simply feel that it is not fair on the fans to see a completely different line up, which in our eyes is not In Flames. Again, sorry to make any UK & Irish fans disappointed and we hope to make it up to you."
For already purchased tickets contact your local ticket office/venue.
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"We are very sad to announce that the UK & Ireland tour will not happen as planned.
As you already know, guitarist Jesper Strömblad is currently at an alcohol rehabilitation clinic and is taking some time off to get better. Bassist Peter Iwers is about to become a dad. We obviously knew about Peter becoming a dad and originally planned to have a replacement bassist, but with the recent events surrounding Jesper we simply feel that it is not fair on the fans to see a completely different line up, which in our eyes is not In Flames. Again, sorry to make any UK & Irish fans disappointed and we hope to make it up to you."
For already purchased tickets contact your local ticket office/venue.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames: UK + Ireland Tour [CANCELLED] |
In Flames - Guitarist To Sit Out Upcoming Tour
In Flames have posted the following update:
"As some may or may not know, Jesper Strömblad has struggled for some time with alcoholic abuse, and decided to sit this one out (South America/Australia/Japan) in order to seek help and focus on rehabilitation and all that comes with it. We all talked about it and together with Jesper we chose to ask our longtime friend Niclas Engelin (Engel, ex-Gardenian), who helped us before, to complete the tour. We are all sad that it needed to come to this, but health comes first. Thanks for your understanding."
In other news, In Flames also won all three Bandit Rock Awards the band was nominated for, namely Best Swedish Band, Best Swedish Album and Best Swedish Live Band. The Bandit Rock Awards were held in Stockholm at Tyrol last Friday (January 30th). For more info, click here.
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"As some may or may not know, Jesper Strömblad has struggled for some time with alcoholic abuse, and decided to sit this one out (South America/Australia/Japan) in order to seek help and focus on rehabilitation and all that comes with it. We all talked about it and together with Jesper we chose to ask our longtime friend Niclas Engelin (Engel, ex-Gardenian), who helped us before, to complete the tour. We are all sad that it needed to come to this, but health comes first. Thanks for your understanding."
In other news, In Flames also won all three Bandit Rock Awards the band was nominated for, namely Best Swedish Band, Best Swedish Album and Best Swedish Live Band. The Bandit Rock Awards were held in Stockholm at Tyrol last Friday (January 30th). For more info, click here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - Eastern European Tour Dates
In Flames will be heading out on a Eastern European tour in March of this year. Commented the band: "We have not played live in most of the countries in Eastern Europe and we are all really looking forward to it. Hope to see a lot of new faces and cool places on this tour."
The dates are as follows:
Mar. 25 - Zagreb, Croatia - Tvornica Club
Mar. 26 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
Mar. 27 - Maribor, Slovenia - STUK Sporthall
Mar. 28 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
Mar. 29 - Sofia, Bulgaria -
Mar. 30 - Bucharest, Romania - Arenele Romane
Apr. 01 - Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Czarnok
Apr. 02 - Trencin, Slovakia - Piano
Apr. 04 - Prague, Czech Republic - Folimanka
Apr. 06 - Warsaw, Poland - Pogresja
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The dates are as follows:
Mar. 25 - Zagreb, Croatia - Tvornica Club
Mar. 26 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
Mar. 27 - Maribor, Slovenia - STUK Sporthall
Mar. 28 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
Mar. 29 - Sofia, Bulgaria -
Mar. 30 - Bucharest, Romania - Arenele Romane
Apr. 01 - Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Czarnok
Apr. 02 - Trencin, Slovakia - Piano
Apr. 04 - Prague, Czech Republic - Folimanka
Apr. 06 - Warsaw, Poland - Pogresja
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames |
In Flames - Win Swedish Grammy Award
Just like two years ago, In Flames have won a Swedish "Grammi Award" in the Best Hard Rock category, this time for their latest effort "A Sense Of Purpose". This is already the fourth time in five years the band is honoured with such an award (Mustasch won the Award last year). A total of five bands were nominated for their most recent releases, all of which came out during 2008. The nominees were as follows:
In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
Meshuggah - obZen
Millencolin - Machine 15
Opeth - Watershed
Sabaton - The Art Of War
The Swedish "Grammis" gala was held on Wednesday night (January 7) at Hovet in Stockholm. In Flames were also nominated for the "Best Live" act. The band also performed the song "Alias" during the ceremony, which was broadcast live on Swedish national channel TV4. Video footage of the acceptance speech (in Swedish) and the performance can be viewed on blabbermouth.
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In Flames - A Sense Of Purpose
Meshuggah - obZen
Millencolin - Machine 15
Opeth - Watershed
Sabaton - The Art Of War
The Swedish "Grammis" gala was held on Wednesday night (January 7) at Hovet in Stockholm. In Flames were also nominated for the "Best Live" act. The band also performed the song "Alias" during the ceremony, which was broadcast live on Swedish national channel TV4. Video footage of the acceptance speech (in Swedish) and the performance can be viewed on blabbermouth.
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - To Do London Signing Session
In Flames will appear at Borders Charing Cross branch from 5pm on October the 1st 2008.
To celebrate Magazine Week 2008 (29 September - 5 October) In Flames and Terrorizer Magazine are joining forces with an exclusive signing session at Borders on Charing Cross Road in London, England on October 1st, right before the bands performance at London's Astoria's Theatre. The time for the signing session is 5-5:45pm
Terrorizer magazine, which will be celebrating its fifteen anniversary in October, could not think a better way to celebrate than giving music fans a chance to meet one of extreme music's most exciting acts, In Flames.
"We are really looking forward to be back over to the UK and play live again. Hope to see all you London fans at the signing!" - In Flames
Attendees will be greeted on a first come, first served basis, only one item may be signed - no photos.
Borders, the UK magazine, book and music retailer, are offering a 'Buy One Get One Half Price' promotion on all magazines during Magazine Week.
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To celebrate Magazine Week 2008 (29 September - 5 October) In Flames and Terrorizer Magazine are joining forces with an exclusive signing session at Borders on Charing Cross Road in London, England on October 1st, right before the bands performance at London's Astoria's Theatre. The time for the signing session is 5-5:45pm
Terrorizer magazine, which will be celebrating its fifteen anniversary in October, could not think a better way to celebrate than giving music fans a chance to meet one of extreme music's most exciting acts, In Flames.
"We are really looking forward to be back over to the UK and play live again. Hope to see all you London fans at the signing!" - In Flames
Attendees will be greeted on a first come, first served basis, only one item may be signed - no photos.
Borders, the UK magazine, book and music retailer, are offering a 'Buy One Get One Half Price' promotion on all magazines during Magazine Week.
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| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - North American Tour Dates Announced
Swedish metallers In Flames have announced a North American headline tour for 2008. Support on the tour comes from All That Remains, Gojira and 36 Crazyfists.
Full North American tour dates:
November 6 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
November 7 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
November 8 - Detroit, MI - Emerald Theater
November 10 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
November 12 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
November 14 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
November 15 - Edmonton, AB - Events Center
November 17 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
November 18 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
November 19 - Portland, OR - Roseland
November 21 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
November 22 - Los Angeles, CA - The Nokia Club
November 23 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
November 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
November 25 - Albuquerque, NM - Midnight Rodeo
November 26 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
November 28 - Dallas, TX - Palladium
November 29 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
November 30 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues
December 02 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
December 03 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
December 04 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
December 05 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
December 06 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
December 07 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
December 09 - St. Louis, MO - Pageant
December 10 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
In Flames' European tour has also had a date added to it. Due to public demand a second show in Stockholm has been included. The show will take place on 29th October at Annexet in Stockhom, Sweden.
Full North American tour dates:
November 6 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
November 7 - Toronto, ON - Sound Academy
November 8 - Detroit, MI - Emerald Theater
November 10 - Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
November 12 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
November 14 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
November 15 - Edmonton, AB - Events Center
November 17 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore
November 18 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
November 19 - Portland, OR - Roseland
November 21 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield
November 22 - Los Angeles, CA - The Nokia Club
November 23 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
November 24 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee Theatre
November 25 - Albuquerque, NM - Midnight Rodeo
November 26 - Denver, CO - Fillmore
November 28 - Dallas, TX - Palladium
November 29 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
November 30 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues
December 02 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
December 03 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
December 04 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
December 05 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
December 06 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
December 07 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
December 09 - St. Louis, MO - Pageant
December 10 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
In Flames' European tour has also had a date added to it. Due to public demand a second show in Stockholm has been included. The show will take place on 29th October at Annexet in Stockhom, Sweden.
| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames: N. American Tour |
In Flames - European Tour Dates
In Flames are proud to announce the following live headline shows:
October 2008:
03 Luxembourg Den Atelier LUX
04 Cologne Paladium GER
05 Wiesbaden Schlachthof GER
08 Paris Zenith FRA
09 Tilburg 013 HOL
10 Nancy L'escale FRA
11 Lyon Tranbordeur FRA
13 Barcelona Razzamatazz 1 ESP
14 Granada La Copera ESP
15 Madrid La Riviera ESP
16 Bilbao Rock Star Live ESP
19 Munich Zenith GER
24 Dresden Alter SchlacthofGER
25 Berlin Columbiahalle GER
This is to be part of the upcoming European headline tour and more dates will be announced soon, so please note that these are NOT all the dates on this tour, more to be announced VERY soon!
Support on the tour comes from:
Gojira - http://www.myspace.com/gojira
Volbeat - http://www.myspace.com/volbeat
Sonic Syndicate - http://www.myspace.com/sonicsyndicate
Until then, you can see In Flames live at the GIGANTOUR in North America. Get all the dates here.
You can also catch In Flames live at the following summer festivals/shows:
29 May - Gröna Lund/Stockholm - Sweden (Headline show)
7 June - Rock Am Ring - Germany
8 June - Rock IM Park - Germany
13 June - Greenfields - Switzerland
14 June - Nova Rock - Austria
15 June - Download Festival - UK
16 June - Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards - "Indigo2 (02 arena) - London - UK
20 June - Hellfest - France
21 June - Nummi Rock - Finland
26 June - Peace & Love - Sweden
27 June - Hove Festival - Norway
28 June - Metal Town - Gothenburg/Sweden
29 June - Graspop - Belgium
4 July - Metal Camp - Slovenia
5 July - With Full Force - Germany
12 July - Evolution Festival - Italy
18 July - Rockperry Festival - Finland
1 August - Lustenau - Austria
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October 2008:
03 Luxembourg Den Atelier LUX
04 Cologne Paladium GER
05 Wiesbaden Schlachthof GER
08 Paris Zenith FRA
09 Tilburg 013 HOL
10 Nancy L'escale FRA
11 Lyon Tranbordeur FRA
13 Barcelona Razzamatazz 1 ESP
14 Granada La Copera ESP
15 Madrid La Riviera ESP
16 Bilbao Rock Star Live ESP
19 Munich Zenith GER
24 Dresden Alter SchlacthofGER
25 Berlin Columbiahalle GER
This is to be part of the upcoming European headline tour and more dates will be announced soon, so please note that these are NOT all the dates on this tour, more to be announced VERY soon!
Support on the tour comes from:
Gojira - http://www.myspace.com/gojira
Volbeat - http://www.myspace.com/volbeat
Sonic Syndicate - http://www.myspace.com/sonicsyndicate
Until then, you can see In Flames live at the GIGANTOUR in North America. Get all the dates here.
You can also catch In Flames live at the following summer festivals/shows:
29 May - Gröna Lund/Stockholm - Sweden (Headline show)
7 June - Rock Am Ring - Germany
8 June - Rock IM Park - Germany
13 June - Greenfields - Switzerland
14 June - Nova Rock - Austria
15 June - Download Festival - UK
16 June - Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards - "Indigo2 (02 arena) - London - UK
20 June - Hellfest - France
21 June - Nummi Rock - Finland
26 June - Peace & Love - Sweden
27 June - Hove Festival - Norway
28 June - Metal Town - Gothenburg/Sweden
29 June - Graspop - Belgium
4 July - Metal Camp - Slovenia
5 July - With Full Force - Germany
12 July - Evolution Festival - Italy
18 July - Rockperry Festival - Finland
1 August - Lustenau - Austria
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
| Event: | In Flames: European Tour |
In Flames - Entire New Album Available For Streaming
You can stream In Flames' upcoming new album "A Sense Of Purpose", in its entirety at the band's official MySpace. The ninth In Flames studio album is scheduled to be released in North America on April 1st via Koch Records. The album will hit the streets in Europe on April 4 through Nuclear Blast.
This very exclusive MySpace.com pre-listening will go on until April 2nd. All info here.
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This very exclusive MySpace.com pre-listening will go on until April 2nd. All info here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - New Song Available For Streaming, Video Online
A new song called "The Mirror's Truth" from the ditto named EP/single is now available for streaming at the In Flames MySpace page.
The single/EP is released on March 7th in Europe by Nuclear Blast (March 5th in Sweden). In North America it will be released as an ITunes release only on March 11th.
Along with "The Mirror's Truth" the single/EP will feature three other tracks that will not appear on "A Sense Of Purpose". More news about the single at this location.
The brand new video for the first single "The Mirror's Truth" will also air on their MySpace next Monday, February 18.
UPDATED on February 17 (thanks to WinterChild):
In Flames have posted the video for the song "The Mirror's Truth" at their MySpace site. Check it out here.
The video was produced by Popcorn Film.
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The single/EP is released on March 7th in Europe by Nuclear Blast (March 5th in Sweden). In North America it will be released as an ITunes release only on March 11th.
Along with "The Mirror's Truth" the single/EP will feature three other tracks that will not appear on "A Sense Of Purpose". More news about the single at this location.
The brand new video for the first single "The Mirror's Truth" will also air on their MySpace next Monday, February 18.
UPDATED on February 17 (thanks to WinterChild):
In Flames have posted the video for the song "The Mirror's Truth" at their MySpace site. Check it out here.
The video was produced by Popcorn Film.
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| Source: | profile.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - Upcoming Album Title And Tracklisting Revealed
Swedish metallers In Flames have posted on their myspace blog that their upcoming album entitled "A Sense Of Purpose" artwork and booklet, can be viewed here, was done by Alex Padree who also did the artwork and the booklet for the single.
The release date from Nuclear Blast Records for Europe, and the rest of the World (except for the US) is set for 4 April 2008. The album will be released in the US. However, a label and date is still to be determined.
The album will contain the following tracks:
01. The Mirror's Truth
02. Disconnected
03. Sleepless Again
04. Alias
05. I'm The Highway
06. Delight And Angers
07. Move Through Me
08. The Chosen Pessimist
09. Sober And Irrelevant
10. Condemned
11. Drenched In Fear
12. March To The Shore
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The release date from Nuclear Blast Records for Europe, and the rest of the World (except for the US) is set for 4 April 2008. The album will be released in the US. However, a label and date is still to be determined.
The album will contain the following tracks:
01. The Mirror's Truth
02. Disconnected
03. Sleepless Again
04. Alias
05. I'm The Highway
06. Delight And Angers
07. Move Through Me
08. The Chosen Pessimist
09. Sober And Irrelevant
10. Condemned
11. Drenched In Fear
12. March To The Shore
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - Single Details Announced
Swedish metallers In Flames have announced that the first single taken from the new album will be entitled "The Mirror's Truth." The single will be released on 7th March 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records. This is a European single and will not be available elsewhere.
The single will include the following tracks:
01. The Mirror's Truth
02. Eraser
03. Tilt
04. Abnegation
The cover artwork for the single was created by Alex Pardee, and he has also done all the artwork for the album.
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The single will include the following tracks:
01. The Mirror's Truth
02. Eraser
03. Tilt
04. Abnegation
The cover artwork for the single was created by Alex Pardee, and he has also done all the artwork for the album.
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| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |
In Flames - Announce The Title Of The New Album
Today the Gothenburg band posted following message:
"We can now officially announce the title of the new In Flames album. The album is called "A Sense Of Purpose".
The mastering is done. The album is complete and ready to be released in April.
"We are extremely happy with the end result and so proud of what we have achieved with the new album and can't wait for you all to hear it." - In Flames
"We can now officially announce the title of the new In Flames album. The album is called "A Sense Of Purpose".
The mastering is done. The album is complete and ready to be released in April.
"We are extremely happy with the end result and so proud of what we have achieved with the new album and can't wait for you all to hear it." - In Flames
| Source: | inflames.com |
| Band profile: | In Flames |