In Flames has strayed very, very far from the band they once were. In Flames is also headlining tours and has their own festival, so clearly they're doing something right. According to vocalist Anders Fridén in an interview with Metal Hammer, the band is currently in the studio demoing a new album.
He says the album has "more similarities to Sounds Of A Playground Fading," and not to quote on him that… but it's an interview. So they did.
“Well, we’ve always been a melodic band but it comes out in different forms: the guitars, vocals, keyboards or whatever. This is very melodic, too, but I would say this is more up-tempo than Battles. I think it has more similarities to Sounds Of A Playground Fading but don’t quote me on that… I guess you will, ha ha!”
In Flames' new album will be their first since 2016's Battles, which had both now-former members bassist Peter Iwers and drummer Joe Rickard. In Flames has not yet replaced either, but has Ives bassist Bryce Paul and ex-Chiodos drummer Tanner Wayne filling in with them.
