Firespawn, the Swedish loss of life metallic juggernaut made up of veterans from among the nation’s most ferocious bands, have formally introduced their return. And sure, they’ve tapped none aside from Jörgen Sandström (ex-Grave, Entombed, Torture Division) to take over vocal duties following the tragic 2021 loss of life of L-G Petrov.
In an announcement soaked in reverence and uncooked vitality, founding guitarist Victor Brandt (ex-Entombed, ex-Aeon) made it clear that that is greater than only a reunion.
“We’re again! This band has at all times been a few deep connection — between us, the music, and the scene that’s supported us from day one. We’re doing this with love and respect for LG, and his spirit continues to be very a lot current in all the things we do.”
Brandt additionally emphasised that bringing in Sandström wsasn’t a enterprise resolution — it was a pure continuation of the band’s legacy.
“Having Jörgen becoming a member of us feels just like the pure subsequent step. He brings each the hearth and the spirit we’d like. We’ve missed this band and we’ve missed all of you. Loss of life metallic is in our blood. Let’s do that!”
Sandström made it clear he’s not attempting to fill Petrov’s sneakers — he’s right here to honor his reminiscence and hold the chaos rolling.
“I consider that LG would have needed Firespawn to maintain going. He liked the band and he liked loss of life metallic. I’m not right here as a substitute for our late pal, however to honor the legacy of our brother — have enjoyable, play loss of life metallic, drink beer and headbang!”
Shaped in 2015, Firespawn was by no means your common facet venture. This was a full-blown loss of life metallic supergroup, that includes Petrov, Brandt, Fredrik Folkare (Unleashed, Necrophobic), Alex Impaler (Necrophobic), and Matte Modin (Raised Fist, ex-Darkish Funeral, ex-Defleshed). Collectively they launched three albums — Shadow Realms (2015), The Reprobate (2017), and Abominate (2019) — earlier than the band was placed on maintain after Petrov’s passing.
Now they’re again, with a brand new frontman, renewed function, and apparently plenty of new stuff within the works. They’re carrying the torch for L-G Petrov and coming again to crush skulls in his honor.
