Recently we got some good news from Soilwork– a new album titled The Ride Majestic will be released on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records. While bassist Ola Flink appears to have played on the record, Flink is no longer in the band according to an official announcement from the band via Facebook.
“We all sooner or later come to a crossroad in our lives, when our focus of being fueled by the past, is just as strong as our visions of the future and we have to make that incredibly hard decision. Where do I go now? Flink will forever be a symbol for Soilwork and of all we were and still are about. That being said, we all could sense that he eventually would come to the above mentioned crossroad. He understandably and respectfully chose to step down.
So, where do WE go now? Let me introduce you to one of the finest and most stand up people I know: Markus Wibom. He’s been a long-time friend and is an overall multi-instrumental amazing musician. He’s been with us before, on past world tours. He’s also an amazing character and I couldn’t think of a better person to fill Flink‘s shoes, which indeed are very big… literally (Markus’ shoe size is actually even bigger, if anybody wants to know).
Anyway, as much as I will miss Flink, I’m just as excited to tour the world with one of my absolute best friends. Thank you Flink, you will forever rule. Thank you, Markus, for taking this on. I know you will blow people’s minds, once the world tour of The Ride Majestic commences. Please give Markus a very warm welcome everyone!”
Replacing Flink is ex-Hearts Alive member Markus Wibom. Flink was in the band since 1998 and played on every major label LP from the band ever released, so it's really interesting and a little bit sad that he's gone! I wonder what happened though? It doesn't sound like Flink just up and left either, but instead some result of an ongoing issue or something like that.
Best of luck to Flink, Wibom and Soilwork- we're sure everything will turn out great.
