CLOUDSCAPE Parts Ways With Drummer

February 12, 2009

Swedish metallers CLOUDSCAPE have parted ways with drummer Roger Landin. According to the band, Roger's decision to leave "is personal and has nothing to do with CLOUDSCAPE and we are still the best of friends. We have recorded three albums that we are really proud of and we will miss Roger enormously both as a drummer, musician and as a part of CLOUDSCAPE. We have had a great time together that will never be forgotten. We'll wish all the best for Roger and his family in the future to come. Cheers and thanks for these years."

The group adds, "CLOUDSCAPE will still continue their crusade of melodic metal but, with a new drummer eventually. CLOUDSCAPE still will perform live s scheduled in their hometown (Helsingborg) at the venue called The Tivoli on February 27 so if you have bought tickets or have planned to see CLOUDSCAPE, then you don't need to worry, because a replacement for Roger Landin is already settled for the show. A presentation of a new permanent drummer in CLOUDSCAPE will be announced as soon as we have decided who to hire for the spot."

Roger Landin commented: "I have made an extremely hard decision. I'm leaving the great CLOUDSCAPE due to personal reasons. The band has been a big part of my life for many years, and it has been a wonderful ride. I will thank my great bandmates and of course all of you out there who have supported us over the years. Keep tuning in to this awesome band in the future. To my fellow comrades in the band: Best of luck!!! Drummer signing off."

"Darkest Legacy", the latest video from CLOUDSCAPE, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed, directed and edited by Rainer Holmgren (PAIN OF SALVATION, ARSIS).

"Darkest Legacy" comes off the group's third album, "Global Drama", which was released last summer in Europe through Goldencore/Roastinghouse Records and in North America through Nightmare Records.

CLOUDSCAPE previously described "Global Drama" as "the most varied and interesting album by CLOUDSCAPE so far. It contains a few really hard and raw metal songs and there will also be a few more atmospheric and dynamic songs progressively spiced."

The CD was produced by Pontus Lindmark and recorded at RoastingHouse Studios in Malmö, Sweden.

CLOUDSCAPE's sophomore CD, "Crimson Skies", was released in the U.S. in July 2006 via Nightmare Records.

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