Guitarist Rob Arnold (ex-Chimaira) will be stepping down from touring with Six Feet Under but will remain onboard as a writing partner for future releases. Rhythm guitarist Ola Englund has been added to the band to make up for his absence with frontman Chris Barnes offering:
“Ola is an amazing guitarist and was chosen for his superlative technique and style of playing. We believe he will be the perfect complement to Steve Swanson, and the devastating rhythm section that is Talley/Hughell. Steve, Kevin, Jeff and myself are so looking forward to Ola‘s entrance into the band upon the release of Undead and the commencement of our first tour next month with Dying Fetus and Revocation.
We can’t wait for you to witness the new killing machine that is SIX FEET UNDER! Ola takes over duties for our good friend and death metal warrior Rob Arnold who will be retiring from touring but will remain a central writing partner and fellow collaborator on future SFU releases. We are all sad to not have Rob on the road with us, but are confidant and 110% psyched that Ola is now within the ranks of the Undead and will be ready to lay waste to every stop along the way! Hails!”
Englund himself commented:
“When I got the call from Chris, it felt unreal; first thing that popped up in my head was, ‘why the hell did he want me — the total gear nerd from Sweden — to join his awesome band? To be able to share the stage with one of the biggest icons in death metal and the other killer musicians in SFU is a complete honor and a dream come true for me.
I couldn’t be happier about the situation! Also the new album blew my mind the first time I heard it, it’s intense as hell, but still has the riffs and the grooves that SIX FEET UNDER swears by. Fans are going to love it! I’m looking forward to kick some serious ass together with Chris, Kevin, Steve and Jeff! See you on tour!”
A video of Englund‘s playing can be found below. Meanwhile, Six Feet Under‘s new album “Undead” hit stores today, May 22nd, through Metal Blade.
