Firespawn, the Swedish demise steel juggernaut made up of veterans from a number of 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 demise of L-G Petrov.
In a press release soaked in reverence and uncooked power, 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 all the time 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 every thing we do.”
Brandt additionally emphasised that bringing in Sandström wsasn’t a enterprise choice — 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 fireplace and the spirit we’d like. We’ve missed this band and we’ve missed all of you. Dying steel is in our blood. Let’s do that!”
Sandström made it clear he’s not attempting to fill Petrov’s footwear — he’s right here to honor his reminiscence and hold the chaos rolling.
“I imagine that LG would have wished Firespawn to maintain going. He beloved the band and he beloved demise steel. I’m not right here as a alternative for our late buddy, however to honor the legacy of our brother — have enjoyable, play demise steel, drink beer and headbang!”
Fashioned in 2015, Firespawn was by no means your common facet challenge. This was a full-blown demise steel 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 loads of new stuff within the works. They’re carrying the torch for L-G Petrov and coming again to crush skulls in his honor.
