Entinen In Flames -kitaristi Jesper Strömblad kertoo aikovansa tehdä kaikkensa päästäkseen eroon alkoholiriippuvuudestaan

Ruotsalainen entisistä In Flamesin jäsenistä koostuva The Halo Effect on julkaisemassa debyyttialbuminsa ”Days Of The Lost” elokuun 12. päivä Nuclear Blast Recordsin kautta. Yhtyeen kitaristi Jesper Strömblad on tullut uransa aikana tunnetuksi taistelussaan alkoholiriippuvuutta vastaan ja nyt bändi on julkaissut virallisen tiedotteen, jossa se kertoo Strömbladin aikovan vihdoin tehdä kaikkensa päästäkseen eroon alkoholiriippuvuudestaan ja sen vuoksi hän ei ole saatavilla esimerkiksi median haastatteluihin. Bändi kertoi tiedotteessa aiheesta seuraavaa:

”A positive note to our friends in the industry, the media and of course our fans:

”As each day brings us both closer to the release of our debut album and as we have now played our first ever show as a band we felt that it would be appropriate to address in more accurate detail a few recuring questions that we continue to receive.

Artikkeli jatkuu mainoksen jälkeenMainos päättyy

”The creation of THE HALO EFFECT came about very naturally. Since day one it’s just been five friends, with a long history together and that enjoy each other’s company and respect each other musically getting together to create art and music. IT’S THAT SIMPLE. And to this day that’s still the case. The love and respect we have for each other is limitless and collectively as THE HALO EFFECT the intention is to create the best music we possibly can.

”It’s also no secret that over the years our beloved band member Jesper has had his struggle. We do not wish to hide this from anyone and we definitely do not intend to hide from this. Jesper’s love for playing and creating music is immeasurable as is his love for the fans. He has never been completely comfortable doing interviews and in all honesty that’s most likely not going to now change. He prefers to communicating with the fans via his music and face-to-face when he gets the chance to meet them. Jesper continues to get stronger and stronger with each day and with everyone’s support this will continue. As a band we understand, respect and stand side-by-side in support with Jesper on his journey. This may mean that he may not be the most assessable of band members when it comes to interviews, this at times may mean that he will not be able to play each and every show but rest assured that Jesper will be joining as much as he possibly can.”

Jesper Strömblad kertoo tiedotteessa omasta tilanteestaan seuraavaa:

”I have been battling addiction and other demons for many years so when we formed THE HALO EFFECT I decided once and for all to deal with these issues. It is a daily struggle for me that will take time and it’s something I understand that I will have to deal with every day but I have in place the help I need and I have amazing, understanding band mates and it’s a fight I’m now winning. Thank you guys for believing in me. Without music there would be nothing! It means the world to have your support!”