In Flames have noticeably changed their sound over the past few years, moving away from their original sound and now former guitarist Jesper StrÖmblad has spoken out about what drove him to leave the band:
“Will I ever return to In Flames? No one ever 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 of 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 melo-death 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 In Flames”, to “welcome Niklas Engelin [In Flames’ new permanent guitarist], who is one of the nicest talented guys, and the one who fills my shoes perfect, and brings back and 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 from The Resistance 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’re not committed 100% to it. I also have a solo album coming up, a face-breaking EP and album with The Resistance and some other exciting projects. So everyone is where they belong. I’m in a band I love. In Flames do their thing great...all good :) love you all”
It’s comforting to see Jesper has come out of it all fighting and ready for more. In Flames still have their fan base despite the swerve in sound and The Resistance are now another band to add to my “to listen to” list. In the words from Jesper himself “all good”.
As always, stay heavy.
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