Did the concept influence the way the music was written or was it the other way around?
I think it did. It was a band-oriented effort. For example, for Bjorn, he sat in his apartment in Sweden, overlooking the ocean, and he would write music and be inspired...
Swedish melodic metal act, Soilwork, has officially announced the arrival among its ranks of guitarist and long-time friend, David Andersson.
"We're super stoked to have David with us," said vocalist, Björn "Speed" Strid. "He's a blast to be around and a kick ass guitarist. Plu...
Uh oh. Trouble is brewing in the Nevermore camp. The Seattle band has abruptly dropped off the upcoming Symphony X / Powerglove / Blackguard tour, which is set to explode all across North America at the end of the month.
The tour, one of the must-see metal bills of the year, has already been fraught with troubles...