ITP V.022 ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: R.I.P. DAVID ANDERSSON (GUITARIST-SOILWORK)

 

 DAVID ANDERSSON, guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal warriors passed away 9/14/2022 at 47.. No cause of DAVID ANDERSSON'S death has been given. 

 DAVID ANDERSSON was also a member of  THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA.

SOILWORK unleashed "OVERGIVENHETEN",  8/19/2022 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. 

 

 FROM THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA: 

Goodnight sweet doctor.

We all hope you’ve finally found peace. We will miss you so much. You were one of a kind and a brilliant musician. Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. It hurts so much. Our deepest condolences goes out to David Andersson’s family on this difficult day. He’s music will live on forever. Thank you for all the unforgettable times together. See you on the other side.

-Björn, Jonas, Sharlee, Anna, Åsa, Sebastian, John & Rasmus.

 

FROM NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS: 

 We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of David from Soilwork. His guitar playing and personality brought so much to the band - and he was always a joy to work with. Our thoughts and strength to everyone in his family, his friends and band mates. You can find the band's statement in the image below.

FROM MARK JANSEN (EPICA): 

.RIP very tragic news

 

FROM ESP GUITARS: 

 All of us at ESP extend our condolences to the friends, family, and bandmates of Soilwork guitarist and longtime ESP artist David Andersson, who passed away recently. David also did excellent work in his other band The Night Flight Orchestra, and was an outstanding musician and a great person as well. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace, good sir.

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FROM BLOODSTOCK FEST: 

 We are incredibly devastated to hear this, our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

FROM FIRES IN THE DISTANCE: 

 

Soilwork's "The Living Infinite" is one of melodic death metal's greatest records, and the songwriting on it will always remain an inspiration.

R.I.P. David Andersson. Thank you for the amazing music

 

FROM DIRK VERBEUREN (MEGADETH):

Dr. David knew how to have a good laugh. Whether he was being goofy or making ingenious observations or imitating a band we were on tour with in his own brilliant way, he cracked us up all the time. His mood was usually light-hearted bordering on nonchalant. He seemingly walked through life without a care, never taking anything too seriously- perhaps sometimes to his own detriment.

If you've listened to recent Soilwork or The Night Flight Orchestra, you know David was a master of inventive riffs and melodies. Songs like Long Live The Misanthrope and Tongue are brilliantly composed, reflecting his prosaic nature. Funny to think David would often write tunes while taking a bath- but not surprising if you knew the man's penchant for rolling around naked in the dressing room.

Underneath all the silliness was a darkness which sadly took over David's life in recent years. 47 is way too young and I'm gutted to see another former bandmate depart so soon. My heart breaks for his ex-wife and kids, and for his family, friends and bandmates.

Rest easy, Doctor, and thank you for all the good times.

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal=R.I.P. \m/