Jesper Strömblad - Elaborates On Why He Left In Flames
Originally Jesper Strömblad cited recovery from alcoholism as the main reason for leaving popular Swedish band In Flames back in 2010. But the guitarist has now announced on his Facebook page while answering questions from fans that the main reason was that he and the rest of the band saw the band heading in different directions. Indeed it would appear that Jesper would've preferred the band to stay a melodic death metal band as opposed to the more alternative metal/rock approach they have adopted over the last decade or so.
Jesper Strömblad wrote: "I posted the other day that you should submit questions for me to answer. Well as 99% is about the same subject I can make some things clear once and for all, for save you the trouble to ask;
- Will I ever return to In Flames? No one never knows what the future brings, but the chances are slim as they embarked on a different musical journey, they have a solid lineup and I'm on a totally different path in life right now. I would never go into details why I quit, but there is always one official story and there is the other...Alcohol is a quite small part of it. That can also answer the next question, what do I think of their new stuff. Listen to The Resistance and that explains a bit of it. We simply went different directions. I need to stand behind and feel inspired with what I do 100%, I owe it to the fans and obviously the band. All respect to In Flames and their new approach, but for me the band was a guitar riff-based melodeath band. And it's not anymore, but still amazing musicianship and I don't think it's wrong. But it's not the vision I had when we started out. But still all respect to them and the huge success, highly deserved! So please, I wish, change the comment from 'come back to IF', to 'welcome Niklas Engelin', who is one of the nicest talented guys, and the one who fill my shoes perfect, and brings back an amazing energy live and personally! So there you have it.
"I do not and will never compromise with my music. I'm on a new path together with the guys in TR who made me want to play again and the good feeling of being a part of a band. Dedication, friendship, genuine passion for the music! Money, fame grammys etc doesn't matter a crap if you don't have you're not committed 100% to it. I also have a solo album coming up, an facebreaking EP and album with The Resistance and some other exciting projects. So... everyone is where they belong... I'm in a band I love. IF do their thing great... all good:) love you all #TTD #soberandrelevant.
Jesper Strömblad wrote: "I posted the other day that you should submit questions for me to answer. Well as 99% is about the same subject I can make some things clear once and for all, for save you the trouble to ask;
- Will I ever return to In Flames? No one never knows what the future brings, but the chances are slim as they embarked on a different musical journey, they have a solid lineup and I'm on a totally different path in life right now. I would never go into details why I quit, but there is always one official story and there is the other...Alcohol is a quite small part of it. That can also answer the next question, what do I think of their new stuff. Listen to The Resistance and that explains a bit of it. We simply went different directions. I need to stand behind and feel inspired with what I do 100%, I owe it to the fans and obviously the band. All respect to In Flames and their new approach, but for me the band was a guitar riff-based melodeath band. And it's not anymore, but still amazing musicianship and I don't think it's wrong. But it's not the vision I had when we started out. But still all respect to them and the huge success, highly deserved! So please, I wish, change the comment from 'come back to IF', to 'welcome Niklas Engelin', who is one of the nicest talented guys, and the one who fill my shoes perfect, and brings back an amazing energy live and personally! So there you have it.
"I do not and will never compromise with my music. I'm on a new path together with the guys in TR who made me want to play again and the good feeling of being a part of a band. Dedication, friendship, genuine passion for the music! Money, fame grammys etc doesn't matter a crap if you don't have you're not committed 100% to it. I also have a solo album coming up, an facebreaking EP and album with The Resistance and some other exciting projects. So... everyone is where they belong... I'm in a band I love. IF do their thing great... all good:) love you all #TTD #soberandrelevant.
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Is anyone remotely surprised? Especially considering In Flames dropped what MDM elements they had left after Jesper quit.
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True and I am not surprised at all. IF start to playing a bit shitty since 2004 but since Jesper left IF playing not even shitty but something much worse than shitty. And there is no more founding band members left in IF....and that is sad. Facts: Siren Charms - Rating details 10 7 votes 9 18 votes 8 16 votes 7 26 votes 6 21 votes 5 31 votes 4 25 votes 3 21 votes 2 12 votes 1 18 votes Total: 5.27 p.s It would be right decision for Anders to disband IF and continue with his music experiments with his other band called Passenger http://metalstorm.net/bands/band.php?band_id=5766&bandname=Passenger
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Tho I agree that In Flames Siren Charms is as charming as an anal inspection (no offence meant to people who like that  I have to say that this is no surprise. Yet I listened to The Resistance and didn't really like it either 
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Maybe now Jesper can finally move on and start a new band with melodeath that is better than the current and shitty In Flames.
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I would leave too if my band was getting that shitty, good for him for not compromising his goals as a musician. and inb4 YOU'LL COWARDS ARENT EVEN OPEN MINDED, THE NEW IN FLAMES IS GOOD UR JUST LISTENING WRONG
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Jesper did the right decision; quit the band if it turns out to be shitty!
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In other words "Their new shit literally stinks and that's why I split". Its been the Anders Friden show after 'Come Clarity" 
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"the band was a guitar riff-based melodeath band" the secret of pulcinella. All fans know it. Written by Sword_Chant on 03.10.2014 at 23:00 agree. But you forgot the horrible clean vocal performance of Anders...
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Written by deadone on 06.10.2014 at 04:33 I would say Colony was their last MDM release. That's just my opinion 
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