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Opeth Drummer Seeking Medical Treatment, Not Fired

posted Jul 29, 2005 at 8:42 PM by deathbringer.  (11 Comments)

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MTV.com reports that according to a Roadrunner spokesperson, Opeth drummer Martin Lopez has not been fired, but rather, went back to Sweden for treatment of a rare blood disorder he's had for most of his life. Until he returns, the band — currently on the Sounds of the Underground tour — has enlisted Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan to fill in for him.

Source: MTV.com

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11 Comments on "Opeth Drummer Seeking Medical Treatment, Not Fired"

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1. deathbringer writes:

Thanks to RememberMetal? on the tip.

# Jul 29, 2005 @ 8:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Marauder writes:

That's a relief.I hope he gets better soon.

# Jul 29, 2005 @ 11:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. RememberMetal? writes:

Quite welcome.

Hope Lopez gets the medical help he needs. Blood condtions are rarely a laughing matter.

# Jul 30, 2005 @ 6:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Symbolic writes:

Yea I hope he gets better soon!

# Jul 30, 2005 @ 9:45 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Dave writes:

as if anyone believed he was fired!

# Jul 31, 2005 @ 8:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. azuramouse writes:

Hope he gets well. Glad he's not fired. Sad he's ill though.

# Jul 31, 2005 @ 3:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. opeth sucks writes:

hopefully he transmitted his disease to the rest of the band and they all die. they suck. they are talented but extremely boring. no charisma in the music.

# Jul 31, 2005 @ 6:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. O fan writes:

Hey "opeth sucks", I almost chocked in my laughter! I think Opeth is the very band having charmisma more than all other bands together.

# Aug 10, 2005 @ 1:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. RememberMetal? writes:

feh.
post 7 was the most weak-willed attempt at making an Opeth fan angry EVER. Opeth fans generally have distinguishing taste in music....Which sometime means liking bands that arent as popular as Korn or Motly Crue....Whatever bands you listen to I'm sure it''s funny.

# Aug 10, 2005 @ 4:30 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. god hates us all writes:

ok, there's only a hand-ful of drummers better than the opeth drummer... how can you say they are boring, sure when they get all light and slow-like it kinda does suck, but not many bands heavier than opeth at it's heaviest. how can you say they suck and say they are talented in the same comment? you f***ing moron! i hope the blood disease is transmitted to you and you die... you're prolly some hardcore loving fa**ot who sits in his room crying cause blink 182 broke up... jesus christ, why post a comment about a band you hate... f***ING SLAYER!!!!

# Aug 16, 2005 @ 4:49 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. old skool thrash writes:

f***ING THRASH METAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Opeth are alright i guess.. freeking telented though and their Epic 10 min songs r master peices! they r not really my style but they certainly dont suck.. post 7 SUCK!!

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