Formed: 1990
From:
Gothenburg,
Sweden
Last Known Status: Active
Latest In Flames News
Below is our complete In Flames news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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In Flames And Killswitch Engage To Tour Canada
Swedish melodic death metal outfit In Flames will be teaming up with American metalcore act Killswitch Engage for a tour of Canada this September. Also on the bill will be Protest The Hero and Between The Buried And Me.
The tour dates are as follows:
September 8 - Montreal, QC - CEPSUM - University of Montreal
September 9 - Toronto, ON - Arrow Hall
September 11 - Thunder Bay, ON - Community Auditorium
September 12 - Winnipeg, MB - Convention Centre
September 13 - Saskatoon, SK - Prairieland
September 14 - Calgary, AB - Big 4 Building at Calgary Stampede
September 15 - Edmonton, AB - Shaw Conference Centre
September 17 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum
In Flames Announces Sweden Rock Signing Session
In Flames will be holding a signing at the Sweden Rock Festival on Friday, June 5th between 17:15 – 17:45. The signing takes place by the Sweden Rock Shop and the Rock Stop restaurant.
For more information on the festival, visit the Sweden Rock website at www.swedenrock.com.
In Flames To Begin Releasing Studio Diaries Online
In Flames has issued the following statement about posting new studio diaries online:
"DID YOU MISS THE STUDIO DIARIES? Well they are back! Or should we say… 'Coming back!'
"As a part of Jester TV’s 'Month of Mondays' we will soon have ALL the famed Myspace 'In Flames Studio Diaries'.
"The 'Studio Diaries' that first aired on Myspace were hilarious, and often talked about content as part of the 'A Senses Of Purpose' recording cycle.
"Everyone tuned into the In Flames Myspace page on Mondays to see what insanity would ensue. Often there were 'surprises' that just made you shake your head in amazement. Many people have asked to see them again, since they have long been gone from Myspace.
"This time they are not going away, and will be a permanent part of JesterTV clips on the Jesterhead. The OFFICIAL In Flames Fan Club. The 'Studio Diaries' will be mixed in with other various JesterTV Monday content… so keep checking in. "
In Flames Posts "Making Of 'Alias'" Video Online
Swedish metal group In Flames has posted a new video online documenting the making of the bands music video for "Alias." You can check it out below. A message from the band reads:
"To gear up for the premiere of the brand new video for 'Delight And Angers' on March 25th at 10 AM (CET), we can now give you a glimpse of how the video for 'Alias' was made." More...
In Flames Announces New Single "Delight & Angers"
In Flames has issued the following update about a new single and music video:
"We can now reveal that the 3rd single taken from the latest IN FLAMES album ”A Sense Of Purpose” will be “Delight & Angers”. The new video will be premiered exclusively on the band's MySpace page on MARCH 25th at 10:00 am CET.
"The video is once again directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus, who has made quite a few In Flames videos in the past; “Take This Life”,” My Sweet Shadow “, “The Quite Place” and “Alias” just to mention a few. The cover art for the single is once again made by the amazing Alex Pardee. Stay tuned for news about the release date/track list/artwork for the single. So…mark MARCH 25th @ 10:00am CET in your diaries to be the first to see the new video!
"In Flames are currently out touring and are right now in Japan for three headline shows. This follows the VERY successful Australia and South American Tours. Straight after this the band will embark on a Eastern European headline Tour."
In Flames Cancels UK/Ireland Tour Dates
Swedish metal act In Flames has decided to cancel their tour of the United Kingdom and the Republic Of Ireland due to personal issues. A statement from the band reads as follows: "We are very sad to announce that the UK and Ireland tour will not happen as planned.
"As you already know, Jesper is currently at an alcohol rehabilitation clinic and is taking some time off to get better. Peter is about to become a dad.
"We obviously knew about Peter becoming a dad and originally planned to have a replacement bassist, but with the recent events surrounding Jesper we simply feel that it is not fair on the fans to see a completely different lineup, which in our eyes is not In Flames.
"Again, sorry to make any UK & Irish fans disappointed and we hope to make it up to you very soon!"
Lacuna Coil Confirmed For Wacken Open Air 2009
Italian gothic metal act Lacuna Coil are the latest band to be confirmed for Germany's Wacken Open Air festival. The festival is sold out and will take place between July 30th- August 1st.
The lineup for Wacken is now as follows: AMON AMARTH, BORKNAGAR, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, CALLEJON, CATHEDRAL, DRAGONFORCE, EINHERJER, EPICA, GWAR, HAMMERFALL, HEAVEN AND HELL, IN EXTREMO, IN FLAMES, KAMPFAR, KINGDOM OF SORROW, KORPIKLAANI, LACUNA COIL, MACHINE HEAD, MOTÖRHEAD, NAPALM DEATH, NEVERMORE, AXEL RUDI PELL, SARKE, TESTAMENT, TRISTANIA, TURISAS, WALLS OF JERICHO, WHIPLASH
Cannibal Corpse Wins "Greatest Death Metal Song"
Death metal legends Cannibal Corpse has won the award of "Greatest Death Metal Song Of All Time" for their staple track, "Hammer Smashed Face" in a poll on the German website Metal-Hammer.de. In second place was Swedish act Arch Enemy with their song, "We Will Rise" and third place was given to Death for the song "Crystal Mountain."
The full top ten is as follows:
1. Cannibal Corpse – ‘Hammer Smashed Face’ (TOMB OF THE MUTILATED, 1992)
2. Arch Enemy – ‘We Will Rise’ (ANTHEMS OF REBELLION, 2003)
3. Death – ‘Crystal Mountain’ (SYMBOLIC, 1995)
4. Amon Amarth – ‘Pursuit Of Vikings’ (FATE OF NORNS, 2004)
5. Vader – ‘Carnal’ (BLACK TO THE BLIND, 1997)
6. Sepultura – ‘Arise’ (ARISE, 1991)
7. Carcass – ‘Heartwork’ (HEARTWORK, 1993)
8. In Flames – ‘Only For The Weak’ (CLAYMAN, 2000)
9. Kataklysm – ‘In Shadows And Dust’ (SHADOWS & DUST, 2002)
10. Behemoth – ‘Christians To The Lions’ (THELEMA.6, 2000)
Kamelot's Glasgow Concert Date Changed
Kamelot's performance at the Cathouse in Glasgow, Scotland has been moved from Thursday, March 26th to Friday, March 27th.
On another note, Kamelot has been added to the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place in Solvesborg, Sweden on Saturday, June 6th. The festival also features Heaven & Hell, In Flames, ZZ Top, Dream Theater, Amon Amarth and many more. For more information, visit www.swedenrock.com.
Here is a list of the upcoming Kamelot tour dates: More...
In Flames Guitarist Enters Rehab
In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad has entered a rehab facility due to a battle with alcoholism. A post from the band reads as follows:
"As some may or may not know, (founding member/guitarist) Jesper (Strömblad) 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 (ENGEL), 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."
In Flames Announces Eastern Block Tour
Swedish Grammy award winning act In Flames has announced a tour of Eastern Block
Says the band, "We have not played live in most of the countries in Eastern Europe and we are all really looking forward to it. Hope to see a lot of new faces and cool places on this tour."
The band will be performing in South America next month before heading out to Eastern Europe.
The tour dates are as follows:
February
7 - Monterrey, Mexico - Café Iguana
8 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
10 - Bogota, Colombia - Teatro Metro
12 - Santiago, Chile - Blondie
13 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
14 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
15 - Sao Bernardo, Brazil - Espaco Lux
March
25 - Zagreb, Hungary - Tvornica Club
26 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
27 - Maribor, Slovenia - STUK Sporthall
28 - Belgrade, Yugoslavia - SKC
29 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Venue TBC
30 - Bucharest, Romania - Arenele Romane
April
1 - Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Czarnok
2 - Trencin, Slovakia - Piano
4 - Prague, Czech Republic - Folimanka
6 - Warsaw, Poland - Pogresja
Cancer Bats Announces Headlining Tour Dates
Canadian metallers Cancer Bats have added a series of headline dates following their April/May UK tour in support of In Flames. Here are the latest Cancer Bats tour dates:
April 15 Norwich, Waterfront
April 16 Colchester, Arts Centre
April 17 Brighton, Concorde 2
April 18 Oxford, Academy
April 19 Leeds, Cockpit
April 20 Glasgow, King Tut's (headline show)
April 21 Newcastle, Academy 2
April 22 Dundee, Fat Sams
April 23 Belfast, Mandela Hall
April 24 Dublin, Academy
April 25 Cork, Pavillion
April 27 Exeter, Lemon Grove
April 28 Cardiff, University Solus
April 29 Cambridge, Junction
April 30 Sheffield, Corporation
May 01 Liverpool, Academy 2
May 02 Northampton, Roadmender
May 03 Manchester, Academy 3 (headline show)
May 04 Birmingham, Academy 2 (headline show)
May 05 Bristol, Academy 2 (headline show)
May 06 Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms (headline show)
Whiplash Confirmed For Wacken Open Air
Reunited American thrash metallers Whiplash are the latest act to be confirmed for Germany's infamous Wacken festival. The festival has already sold out and will be taking place between July 30th and August 1st.
The lineup is now as follows:
AMON AMARTH
BORKNAGAR
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE
CALLEJON
CATHEDRAL
DRAGONFORCE
EINHERJER
EPICA
GWAR
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
IN FLAMES
KAMPFAR
KINGDOM OF SORROW
KORPIKLAANI
MACHINE HEAD
MOTORHEAD
NAPALM DEATH
NEVERMORE
AXEL RUDI PELL
TESTAMENT
TRISTANIA
VOLBEAT
WALLS OF JERICHO
WHIPLASH
In Flames Announces Live Chat With Drummer
Swedish metal act In Flames has announced that drummer Daniel Svensson will be available for a live chat with fans on Tuesday, January 20th at 15:30 CET. The chat will take place at the Swedish MSN chat website.
Kingdom Of Sorrow Confirmed For Wacken Open Air
Kingdom Of Sorrow, the metal supergroup featuring Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta and Crowbar/Down guitarist Kirk Windstein, has been confirmed for Germany's famous Wacken Open Air. The festival organisers has announced that the festival is now sold out.
The lineup for Wacken Open Air is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
CALLEJON
CATHEDRAL
EINHERJER
EPICA
GWAR
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
IN FLAMES
KAMPFAR
KINGDOM OF SORROW
KORPIKLAANI
MACHINE HEAD
MOTORHEAD
NAPALM DEATH
NEVERMORE
AXEL RUDI PELL
TRISTANIA
VOLBEAT
WALLS OF JERICHO
Second Wave of Sidewaves Revealed
With the Soundwave festivals in Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast nearing sell-out status, organizers have given fans the opportunity to catch their favourite bands in more intimate settings at the various Sidewave shows happening in Sydney and Melbourne.
The total number now stands at 25 with the inclusion of the latest batch:
Alice In Chains / Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster
Wednesday, February 25th – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (licensed all ages)
Tickets from Ticketek.
Thursday, February 26th – The Palais, Melbourne (licensed all ages)
Tickets from Ticketmaster. More...
In Flames Wins Swedish Grammi
In Flames took home a Grammi last night in the Best Hard Rock Album category for their most recent release, "A Sense of Purpose." Other nominees included Meshuggah for "obZen," Millencolin for "Machine 15," Opeth for "Watershed," and Sabaton for "The Art of War."
The death metallers also performed their song "Alias" at the live ceremony, with fellow Swedish recording artist Timo Räisänen. The event took place in Stolkholm and was broadcast on Sweden's national channel TV4. The band's website provided video footage of this performance: More...
Stream In Flames' "A Sense Of Purpose" Online
Swedish metallers, IN FLAMES have issued the following update:
"Haven’t heard the new In Flames album A Sense Of Purpose yet? If you haven’t get your ass over to this location and you can for a limited time hear the complete album!"
In Flames' tour schedule is currently as follows:
2/7 - Monterrey, Mexico - Café Iguana
2/8 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
2/10 - Bogota, Colombia - Teatro Metro
2/12 - Santiago, Chile - Blondie
2/14 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
2/21 - Brisbane, Australia - RNA Showgrounds
2/22 - Sydney, Australia - TBC
2/27 - Melbourne, Australia - Melbourne Showgrounds
2/28 - Adelaide, Australia - Bonython Park
3/2 - Perth, Australia - Steel Blue Oval
3/4 - Tokyo, Japan - Blitz
3/5 - Tokyo, Japan - Blitz
3/6 - Osaka, Japan - Namba Hatch
Motorhead Confirmed For Wacken Open Air 2009
Rock legends Motorhead are the latest band to be confirmed for Germany's most famous heavy metal festival, Wacken Open Air.
The lineup is now as follows:
AMON AMARTH
CALLEJON
CATHEDRAL
EINHERJER
EPICA
GWAR
HAMMERFALL
IN EXTREMO
IN FLAMES
KAMPFAR
KORPIKLAANI
MACHINE HEAD
MOTORHEAD
NAPALM DEATH
NEVERMORE
AXEL RUDI PELL
TRISTANIA
VOLBEAT
WALLS OF JERICHO
In Flames Nominated for Three Bandit Rock Awards
In Flames have been nominated for three Bandit Rock Awards in the categories:
Best Swedish Band (Bästa Grupp/Artist)
Best Swedish Album
Best Swedish Live Band
Bands also in the running include Opeth, Sonic Syndicate, Metallica, Slipknot and Iron Maiden.
The Bandit Rock awards will take place at Tyrol-Gröna Lund, Stockholm on January 30, 2009.
Go here to vote.
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