Finally, founding Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers has returned! After producing and performing on several records, including the Warrel Dane (Nevermore) solo album and Out of the Dark: Nuclear Blast All Stars project, the multi-talented Wichers is back where he belongs!
“Let me first of all say that I’m incredibly grateful for all the amazing feedback and support that I’ve received since my departure from Soilwork almost three years ago,” stated Wichers. “When I left Soilwork I was at a place in my life where I felt burnt out on touring and I needed to get my life into a more stable situation. I needed to do something other than Soilwork, perhaps explore more diverse styles of songwriting and musical journeys. Therefore, over the past few years, I’ve been very focused on production, songwriting and family, and have had the privilege to work with some amazing artists on some really cool and rewarding projects. During my time away from the band, my good friend Bjorn ‘Speed’ and I had always kept in touch and maintained a great friendship. We recently spoke about working on a possible musical collaboration, and that’s when we started toying with the idea of me perhaps returning to Soilwork.
I needed some time to think about it, but after careful consideration I’ve decided that I still have tons of enthusiasm and creativity to contribute to Soilwork I have a lot of love for my brothers in the band, and I would of course be honored to once again share the stage with the greatest metal band in the world! So it is with great honor that I now announce my return and 110% commitment to Soilwork. I guarantee that we’ll bring forth one hell of a show and write the best album in the history of Soilwork’s career. See y’all out there!”
Witness the return Peter Wichers on their extensive North American headlining tour in early 2009! Support will come from DARKANE, WARBRINGER and SWALLOW THE SUN. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
SOILWORK, DARKANE, Daylight Dies, Swallow the Sun
01/30/09 Penny Arcade – Rochester, NY
01/31/09 Harpo’s Concert Theatre – Detroit, MI
02/02/09 The Muse – Nashville, TN
02/03/09 Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
02/04/09 The Garage – St. Petersburg, FL
02/05/09 Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
02/06/09 Backbooth – Orlando, FL
02/07/09 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
02/08/09 Music Farm – Charleston, SC
02/09/09 Amos Southend – Charlotte, NC
SOILWORK, DARKANE, Warbringer, Swallow the Sun
02/10/09 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
02/11/09 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
02/12/09 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
02/13/09 The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY
02/14/09 Crocodile Rock Café – Allentown, PA
02/15/09 Highline Ballroom – New York, NY
02/16/09 Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC – CANADA
02/17/09 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
02/18/09 Rex Theater – Pittsburgh, PA
02/19/09 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
02/20/09 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
02/21/09 The Pearl Room – Mokena, IL
02/22/09 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
02/23/09 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
02/24/09 Royal Albert Arms – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
02/25/09 The Riddell Centre (at University of Regina) – Regina, SK – CANADA
02/26/09 The Warehouse – Calgary, AB – CANADA
02/27/09 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
02/28/09 Roll-A-Dome – Prince George, BC – CANADA
03/01/09 Plaza Club – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
03/02/09 Sugar Nightclub – Victoria, BC – CANADA
03/03/09 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
03/04/09 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
03/05/09 Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
03/06/09 The Dome – Bakersfield, CA
03/07/09 The Jumping Turtle – San Marcos, CA
03/08/09 The Key Club – Hollywood, CA
03/09/09 U.B’s Bar – Mesa, AZ
03/10/09 Gator’s – Farmington, NM
03/11/09 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
03/12/09 The Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
03/13/09 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
03/14/09 Scout Bar – San Antonio, TX
03/15/09 Lola’s – Ft. Worth, TX
03/16/09 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
03/18/09 Uncle Pleasants – Louisville, KY
03/19/09 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
03/20/09 Hooligans Music Hall – Jacksonville, NC
03/21/09 Orange Peel – Asheville, NC
03/22/09 Sonar – Baltimore, MD
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