In Flames Guitarist Goes To Rehab

2009-02-04 by Athom EMERITUS | 32 Comments
Jesper Stromblad, guitarist for Swedish metal titans In Flames, has chosen to not to join his band mates on their upcoming tour of Australia and Japan in order to fight his alcohol abuse problems.
Quote:
As some may or may not know, Jesper 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, who helped us before, to complete the tour.
We are all sad that it needed to come to this, but health comes first.
Thanx for your understanding.
Jesper,Peter,Anders,Daniel & Björn

Tagged: In Flames

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Athom
Emeritus
February 4th 2009
17249 Comments


Every time I've seen these guys live there is always a constant flow of alcohol being brought to the stage during their sets. Good to see that at least one of them is reexamining their priorities.

Yazz_Flute
February 4th 2009
19179 Comments


amy winehouse

Phantom
February 4th 2009
9010 Comments


Probably drinking so much because of the new album.

Good to see him taking positive action against his problem though.

EDIT: I SPELT SOMETHING WRONGThis Message Edited On 02.04.09

SylentEcho
February 4th 2009
1606 Comments


amy winehouse
Amy Winehouse is one ugly son of a b*tch

ASberg
February 4th 2009
2161 Comments


And Jesper is a one hot stud!

Bfhurricane
February 4th 2009
6284 Comments


I'd do him

deathbysexywtf
February 4th 2009
72 Comments


thats funny stuff

KILL
February 4th 2009
81611 Comments


Jesper rules

CrazyFool84
February 4th 2009
1083 Comments


Jesper does rule, godspeed on fighting off that poisonous demon.

Greggers
February 4th 2009
2375 Comments


Good to see Jesper trying to sort his problems out

Greggers
February 4th 2009
2375 Comments


Edit: accidental double postThis Message Edited On 02.04.09

BallsToTheWall
February 4th 2009
52598 Comments


I would be in rehab too if I created 2008's shittiest record.

Altmer
February 4th 2009
5715 Comments


good luck jesper

Phantom
February 4th 2009
9010 Comments


It's true though.

Phantom
February 4th 2009
9010 Comments


Overcome, A Sense Of Purpose and Blooddrunk are all pretty much tied

Crimson
February 4th 2009
1937 Comments


I FEEL LIKE SHIT, BUT AT LEAST I FEEL SOMETHING

BallsToTheWall
February 4th 2009
52598 Comments


Nah, i'm happy for Jesper, going cold turkey is a good way to go, I just don't give a shit about In Flames except some of their older stuff.

Aaron
February 4th 2009
690 Comments


Seems like he needs some Clarity.

Phantom
February 4th 2009
9010 Comments


I like In Flames. Just the latest album was a real letdown.

I'm glad Jesper is getting the help he needs.

AP07373
February 4th 2009
493 Comments


Hopefully now he'll remember that he's the leader of this band and how to write great solos.

Captain North
February 5th 2009
6793 Comments


If you watch the dvd that came with some versions of the new album, they basically recorded the new album completely sozzled.

Pity that the first time I see them it won't be the full band.

chewytapeworm
February 5th 2009
535 Comments


Get well and back on the live circuit soon Jesper!

Oh and by the way, Blooddrunk is by far and away the worst album of 2008. A Sense of Purpose doesn't even come close I'm afraid!

Pastor of Muppets
February 5th 2009
237 Comments


There is no way Blooddrunk can be worse than Overcome.This Message Edited On 02.05.09

EnvyMachinery
February 5th 2009
58 Comments


It's pretty funny to see everyone talking about how In Flames, All That Remains, and Bodom made terrible records this year. In Flames definitely did make a boring album, but Blooddrunk and Overcome at least have a few decent songs on them.

I don't think Blooddrunk had any problems except for its lack of interest, but I only hated Overcome because it completely went radio-friendly and it sucks. Two Weeks is the only listenable song. You go back to Darkened and The Weak Willed and wonder what the fuck happened.

bodiesinflight57
February 5th 2009
870 Comments


Hope he takes part in the UK tour in April / May

AP07373
February 5th 2009
493 Comments


"I only hated Overcome because it completely went radio-friendly and it sucks. Two Weeks is the only listenable song."

So you blast the album for being "radio friendly" and then name the most radio friendly song on the album as your favorite...nice.

Metalstyles
February 5th 2009
8576 Comments


IN Flames`s album was definitely not that bad, I actually liked it quite a bit. And i don`t care what everyone else say, but "Disconnected" and "Alias" are great songs.

FailureToAspirate
February 5th 2009
32 Comments


Really upset about this...Jesper IS In Flames...but I am so grateful the rest of the band are still coming over to Australia, and I'm sure his fans wish him all the very best.
A Sense of Purpose is a powerful, hooky record (IMO) and the songs will translate to the live environment amazingly!
....I am new to this site - but do you people actually LIKE ANYTHING? All anyone seems to do is slag off every band except Cynic and Opeth.

Zizzer
February 5th 2009
915 Comments


I liked ASoP.

Pastor of Muppets
February 6th 2009
237 Comments


I also thoroughly enjoyed ASOP. But you know who really kicks ass? Cynic and Opeth.

StrizzMatik
February 6th 2009
4257 Comments


Dethklok never stops drinking. Fuck these guys.

BornDeadBuriedAlive
February 12th 2009
427 Comments


Dethklok never stops drinking. **** these guys.

hahahahah.

You know what happened when Metallica got into rehab. My friends, we have not seen the worst yet.



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