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Soilwork Part Ways With Guitarist Ola Frenning

posted Feb 12, 2008 at 9:12 PM by zMETALlica.  (14 Comments)

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A Nuclear Blast Records representative has confirmed that Swedish metallers SOILWORK have decided to part ways with guitarist Ola Frenning, citing Ola's resistance of the demands of life on the touring road, as the main reason.

Soilwork singer Björn "Speed" Strid stated: "It was a very difficult decision to make because Ola has been our friend and bandmate for a very long time."

Says Frenning, "After 10 years, seven albums and several world wide tours, we've realized that we have developed in different directions and have a different set of values, profession wise. The disagreements have reached their peak and it has become an untenable situation. The band's solution is that I part ways with them so that I won't be in the way for the future plans of Soilwork. However, since I'm not gonna be on the road (at least for a while), I will now be able to continue with my songwriting and producing at another level."

"For further information, visit www.myspace.com/olafrenning. The page will be updated in the near future."

"Cheers to ya all... And thanks for making these 10 years with the band memorable."

Further updates to follow.

Source: BWBK

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14 Comments on "Soilwork Part Ways With Guitarist Ola Frenning"

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1. jd writes:

this is the saddest news i've heard in a while, and everywhere i go...i'm reminded of it. i hope the band finds a way to not suck without frenning. with him being the producer, and a main writer for the music, i'm a little afraid of what's to come.

# Feb 12, 2008 @ 9:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. FocusShift writes:

Damn, both guitarists in a year. Wonder who will they will find to replace him. . ..

# Feb 12, 2008 @ 10:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Guttersniper writes:

NOOOOOOOOO

# Feb 12, 2008 @ 11:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. RS writes:

these guys are on the downfall. everyone is leaving the band. the new album is not good. they're touring with throwdown now. ugh.

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 12:44 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. D writes:

I agree, last album sucked. Hopefully they will get some fresh blood into the band that can take them to a new level.

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 3:16 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. FocusShift writes:

All their side projects make better music anyway, they pretty much just do Soilwork for income now.

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. morjens writes:

this is sad and shocking news... Peter just left 'em aswell. What's going on really?

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 11:47 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. I_am_judas writes:

what are their sideprojects?

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 12:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. FocusShift writes:

Disarmonia Mundi for Speed, Dimension Zero for Daniel, and Dirk's (the drummer) been in tons of projects.

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 12:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Necropolis writes:

Wow, is it really going to be the same band without their guitarists? There was definitely a different vibe on Great Divide.

I am liking Dimension Zero the more I hear it. Liking that Daniel and Jesper actually play the chops they are known for rather than being comfortable with "live" songs they are putting out in Soilwork and In Flames.
This is still really crappy news to hear though.

# Feb 13, 2008 @ 1:54 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. WizzA writes:

The new album is F..... AWSOME!!! EVERY ALBUM IS!! especially predators portrait!
Im from AUSTRALIA and i cant f..... wait to see YOU GUYS in BRISBANE! N if your touring with throwdown, F..... SICK!!! take your skirt off n harden the f... up people!! HAVE FAITH IN SOILWORK!! like me!!! Your fan from AUSSIE!! RIP IT UP SOILWORK!! WizzA

# Feb 22, 2008 @ 8:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Red_Chord writes:

Thanks WizzA not shot the WizzA up

# Feb 23, 2008 @ 2:46 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. MetalFan420 writes:

thats to bad.This band used to kick alot of a$$ now they are on the decline. Atleast Disarmonia Mundi is still kicking ass

# Feb 23, 2008 @ 2:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. WizzA writes:

No way dude!! Sworn to a great devide is musical masterpiece!!!

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