#271: Soilwork's Bjorn "Speed" Strid

Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra vocalist Bjorn “Speed”
Strid is our guest this week. We discuss reigniting the fans and
legacy of the band after 11 albums, how the Swedish bands and
American bands of the mid '00s influenced each other, the
rediscovery of the Scandinavian sound on The Living Infinite and
how that journey has influenced the band's new album Verkligheten,
being able to focus on touring the newer records and songs, if the
success of The Night Flight Orchestra has affected the long gap
between Soilwork albums, the importance of working as a collective
on the new album, feeling limited lyrically in the metal genre, the
importance of a gimmick with live shows in modern times and what he
wish he implemented for Soilwork 20 years ago. Petar and Brandon
tackle the announcement of Woodstock's 50th anniversary show, Mike
Patton singing the National Anthem at the NFL playoffs (which
was later canceled), Mike Pike canceling the High On Fire tour as a
result of his diabetes, Jason Bittner stating Shadows Fall wore out
their welcome, and if bands can become part time instead of taking
a hiatus. Songs: Soilwork - “Arrival” Soilwork - “Full Moon Shoals”
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