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Soilwork Guitarist David Andersson Passes Away Aged 47

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Swedish metal band Soilwork announced that guitarist David Andersson has passed away. He was 47. The band released a statement Wednesday via social media: “We are deeply saddened today, as we bring the terrible news of David Andersson’s passing. He was one of a kind and a brilliant man in so many ways. He was our guitarist for more than 10 years and had a big impact on Soilwork’s musical journey forward. Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. We will miss him dearly and will continue to carry the musical legacy that he was a part of. Our deepest condolences goes out to his family. Forever grateful for the time we spent with you and all the good laughs. Thank you Dr. Dave. See you on the other side. We encourage everyone to respect the privacy of David’s family and friends in these tragic times.”

Andersson also played with The Night Flight Orchestra alongside Soilwork singer Björn Strid. The Night Flight Orchestra also released a statement saying: “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.”

Andersson joined Soilwork in 2012. He told Hardrock Haven that for a time period he gave up on music and became a doctor. “I tried to have a career as a rock musician and a songwriter when I was 20 and made a few records with a band on an American label, but it just didn’t go anywhere and we split. I gave up on music for a while then and became a doctor, but back in 2006 I got the chance to start playing with Soilwork and that was when my career sort of restarted. I didn’t see that coming ’cause when I first gave up on my rock-star game I was, like, 22 or 23 so it’s all been my surprise. I’ve been on this level for around 14 years now and it just keeps getting better, I think… I hope. [Laughs] I’m still surprised and also extremely grateful that I got the chance to do this eventually, ’cause that’s what I always wanted to do growing up.”

Soilwork recently released a new album, “Övergivenheten”, on August 19 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band formed in 1995 and has toured its brand of melodic metal all over the world.