After blasting onto the scene a few short years ago with their electrifying debut, Swedish supergroup The Halo Effect return with second full length studio release March of the Unheard (Nuclear Blast Records). Comprised entirely of former members of In Flames, The Halo Effect is sort of like the musical equivalent of a support group for disgruntled ex-employees, but with riffs instead of complaining.
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Halo Effect – Days Of The Lost
Although lockdown was undeniably a desperate time for the entertainment business, for some, the time spent in isolation actually created opportunities. With schedules and timetables suddenly emptied, many long-standing ideas and projects, that for whatever reason, looked set to never get off the ground, were finally able to grow and develop into something more than a mere hopeful nucleus of an ideaContinue reading
Former In Flames Members Reunite In New Band – Cyhra
Former In Flames members Jesper Stromblad and Peter Iwers have reunited in a new band dubbed Cyhra, and have entered the studio to record a début album in the works. The band also includes members of Annihilator and Amaranthe. Continue reading
Peter Iwers Announces He Is Quitting In Flames After Current Tour
In Flames bassist Peter Iwers has announced he is quitting the band following the conclusion of their current tour with Hell Yeah. Continue reading
In Flames’ Peter Iwers and Bjorn Gelotte Issue ‘Restaurant 2112’ Book
In Flames bassist Peter Iwers and guitarist Bjorn Gelotte, and childhood friend, Swedish journalist Mattias Lindeblad have penned a book titled Restaurant 2112 – A Tale Of Meat And Metal, about their Restaurant 2112 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The forward was written by Swedish actor Peter Stormare.
The restaurant opened in the spring of 2011 on Magasinsgatan 5 in their hometown, and quickly gaining a reputation for prize-winning burgers and a warm, welcoming ambience. The reader also gets a unique sneak peak into the fascinating, break neck-speed and sometimes crazy life style of a touring heavy metal band, as well as a number of favorite recipes from the Restaurant 2112 menu, and meeting a number of celebrities likely to surface there, including Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity), Matt Heafy (Trivium), and Oscar Dronjak (Hammerfall).
In Flames Bassist Issues Signature Ibanez Bass
In Flames bassist Peter Iwers has a new signature bass PIB3 out now via Ibanez Guitars. This is his first signature bass, which matches his aggressive and ruthless playing style, with a black finish. It has a five piece maple/bubinga neck, maple body, and dramatic inlay, plus with its Bartolini Custom pickups deliver explosive low end with tone to spare.
It is available for purchase at the following locations: US, UK, EUROPE, and SWEDEN.
