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.'"
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| FeskarN Posts: 872  |
First Equilibrium and now In Flames. What a bad start at 2010.. Jesper will definitly be missed and he's was the one of the main parts that made IF so awesome to see live. That energy will be gone for sure.
---- The Land Is Silent... Before The Storm!
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| Uirapuru Liver Failure Posts: 2955  |
They might as well change the name of the band...
----  ---- member of the true crusade against old school heavy metal, early 80s thrash, NWOBHM, traditional doom, first and second wave black metal, old school death metal, US power metal, 70s prog rock and atmospheric doomsludgestoner. o/
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| SatyriconChick Posts: 248  |
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| addiction Posts: 277  |
Well fuck me! i really didn't expect this...he was the only original member!!!!!!! he created the band...i hate it when things like that happen...
---- alive in the superunknown
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| Plaguebearer Posts: 57  |
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| Winterthrone Posts: 289  |
That is the end of the decline of In Flames after a pair of pure pieces of crap like their last two albums were! I don't think his personal problems are the only reason behind his departure from the band, especially since he wants to continue making music at a professional level. Maybe he wasn't happy at all with the new direction the band has taken.
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| hellfire rainbow Posts: 7  |
Written by [user id=1909] on 13.02.2010 at 16:37 it would be better to try to influence the band in a way that it was the 90's... than quit! anyway his situation is understandable!
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| In_tallica Posts: 151  |
What the fuckely fuck!?!?! Jesper IS in flames...well, i wish him the best of luck!
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| danielllewis Posts: 119  |
Finally had enough with this shit eh? Haha that's hilarious. At least he stuck around long enough to gather a decent amount of cash 
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| hellfire rainbow Posts: 7 |
Written by [user id=32754] on 14.02.2010 at 08:54 I completely agree with you!!! Not evolving for a band maybe transform it to sth boring and recycling!
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| fazzeh Posts: 34  |
Written by Irritable Ted on 14.02.2010 at 14:09 Alcohol. Brings a lot of personal problems along as well, especially with heavy touring etc. I'm gutted by this news, but I must say it wasn't much of a surprise. Jesper already cut a couple of months for rehab and if he didn't recover mentally to the fullest, this is probably his way to cut out most of the problems. It is sad to see that the last founding member of In Flames has to go and along will most undoubtly go their chance of releasing a pre-clayman sounding album. Best case scenario would be if they got a guitarist who isn't afraid to pull out some heavy melodic riffing and solo's, which will be missed with Jesper gone. That being said I think it wouldn't be a wise decision if they split up because of this, they have a lot of potential but they should do it the right way. Their next album will probably be all or nothing for the appeal to their older fanbase. If this fails, they pretty much have lost all dignity. In Flames We Trust.
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| Abattoir Staff Posts: 3695  |
Not that schocking news if you ask me...it seems that his problems are quite big thorn in whole this story.
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| Giza Posts: 81  |
Hope he'll overcome his difficulties. Jesper you will be missed!  And FFS people PLEASE stop bitching around and open your eyes! The guy has huge personal problems and really needs some support!
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Ankh Amen
Account deleted Written by hellfire rainbow on 13.02.2010 at 13:43 In Flames wasn't "the same" after Clayman.
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| hellfire rainbow Posts: 7 |
Written by [user id=99348] on 11.04.2010 at 01:52 it depends... if you like a iron-maiden-like discography to bands you listen to that repeat themselves again and again, it wasnt... im not that kind of guy....
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| Thor26 Posts: 49  |
Well, things like these happen. But looking to how many line-up changes they've gone throughout their existence is kindda easier to dig his departure. Look at their page on this site. Way too many guitarist changes (like three in eight years) and way too many session musicians. Great band though. Wish them best of luck in the future.
---- With Odin on our side!
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Account deleted Written by hellfire rainbow on 14.04.2010 at 15:54 They were not the same after Clayman. Maybe that's good, maybe that's bad - it is a matter of taste. I prefer the Maiden-like self-repetitive discography, you like their semi-metalcore era with false vocals. It's OK.
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