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In Flames Enlist Temporary Replacement For Jesper Strömblad

posted Nov 8, 2006 at 9:10 AM by zMETALlica.  (15 Comments)

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Sweden's IN FLAMES has enlisted guitarist Niklas Engelin (ENGEL, PASSENGER, GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES) to fill in for regular axeman Jesper Strömblad, who is sitting out the group's current tour in order to deal with some personal issues. "Niklas was with us back in 1997/98 on some tours and is a longtime friend of the band," IN FLAMES writes on its web site.

Source: Blabbermouth

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15 Comments on "In Flames Enlist Temporary Replacement For Jesper"

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1. Autumns Eyes writes:

Thats a good move on their part. I recall a while back a moderator on this site was actually saying that its no big deal that Jesper is out, and that they can pull off a live set with just one guitar. Which is a complete joke. This band was built on the dual guitar sound.

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 9:55 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. zMETALlica writes:

they could pull it off, but that doesn't mean they will do it all the time.

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 10:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Autumns Eyes writes:

If they could pull it off, they would not have hired a sub.

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 12:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. zMETALlica writes:

sometimes bands don't wanna "wing it" or just "pull it off" they want it to be perfect or amazing. aka they wanna be professional and do a good show.

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 4:50 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. MetalMaddness420 writes:

how can anyone replace Jesper ? oh well hopefully it works out

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 8:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. in folames sucks writes:

how about a new singer? replace that a$$hole. in flames blows

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 11:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Chupacabra_hunter writes:

I concur

# Nov 8, 2006 @ 11:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. IN FLAMES writes:

u f***ing fa**ots. Godamn little noobs. U dont know sh** about IN FLAMES.Hell, u cant even godamn spell it right.If u had actually heard their songs u would think differntly, dumbass little kids.

# Nov 10, 2006 @ 5:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. slayerdisciple writes:

to post 5, Jesper isnt exactly the most difficult task of replacing as a guitarist however it is nearly impossible to replace him as a song writer, the man wrote dead eternity, jotun, and behind space

# Nov 14, 2006 @ 5:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. IN FALMES writes:

ur right about that.he is a genius when it comes to song writing.

# Nov 20, 2006 @ 4:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. dying invain writes:

thats right nobody could ever replace jesper, in flames wouldn't be the same.jesper started in flames you stupid a$$holes you dont know sh&t.

# Nov 22, 2006 @ 1:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Chued writes:

I kinda lost In Flames with Come Clarity. Maybe they're putting out albums too fast. But i would never dare to bash them.

# Nov 22, 2006 @ 3:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. rulin kmadd writes:

did the guy have drug or alcohol problems i hope he's alright i dig his rythym guitar playing and his work with Dimension Zero.

# Nov 22, 2006 @ 5:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. B-rad writes:

Damn, he's the only original band member left and now he's "temporarily" leaving.

# Nov 24, 2006 @ 11:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. the antihippy writes:

though seriously, in flames probably sent out 10 albums in their 16 year career.

which is good because they're awesome.

though seriously, rather that than the chinese democracy farce

# Nov 25, 2006 @ 1:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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