Progressive Rock Music Forum : Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog News, Press Releases : Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:43:05 +0000 Thu, 03 May 2007 08:08:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37400 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : I really respect Johann and his... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2494791#2494791 Author: Norbert
Subject: 37400
Posted: May 03 2007 at 08:08

 I really respect Johann and his decision.A very good and underrated drummer and a respectable person.
 A bad loss to the band, both musically both personally.
 I wish the best both for him, both for the band.
 Now, only Daniel and Frdrik are present from the Entropia lineup.Ouch


Edited by Norbert - May 03 2007 at 08:09]]> Thu, 03 May 2007 08:08:42 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2494791#2494791 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : Originally posted by E-DubThat... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2492421#2492421 Author: Lofcaudio
Subject: 37400
Posted: May 01 2007 at 15:07

Originally posted by E-Dub

That was one of the most heart wrenching announcements I've ever read. I have to say that I admire Johan so much. When you hear about deadbeat dads and parents who seem so indifferent about their own children, to see a guy give up a successful career in a rock band so he can spend time with his family warms my soul.
 
Beautifully said!
]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 15:07:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2492421#2492421 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : what???!! pls don't... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2492107#2492107 Author: mcxwell
Subject: 37400
Posted: May 01 2007 at 09:08

what???!!
pls don't let the other members leave the band......

Edited by mcxwell - May 01 2007 at 09:18]]> Tue, 01 May 2007 09:08:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2492107#2492107 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : Musicianship wise I think he was... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2490171#2490171 Author: Equality 7-2521
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 19:54

Musicianship wise I think he was the best in the band. He's one of thetop metal drummers which is a shame because his name is pretty muchunrecognized by most since PoS is instantly associated with DanielGildenlow. This is a much bigger hurt than Krisoffer quiting.]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:54:13 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2490171#2490171 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : Really looking forward to seeing... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489961#2489961 Author: Wilcey
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 18:17

Really looking forward to seeing the band with the current line up this summer in Spain, I last was them 7 years ago (In France)

Being in a band like this takes a HUGE commitment for very small monetary reward, and if you have a family to support you need to be there for all of them, in many ways. I hope they all move forward for a happy future. ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:17:16 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489961#2489961 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : I respect his decision. Perhaps... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489940#2489940 Author: stonebeard
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 18:06

I respect his decision. Perhaps his departure will usher in new life to Pain of Salvation. I wish they would work on something less depressing than Scarsick, maybe more like BE. But whatever it is, PoS is one of those bands that doesn't stagnate. I may not enjoy their current album completely, but I know they will provide us with new, fresh material as always.

Regards to Johan. Ying%20Yang
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:06:59 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489940#2489940 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : It sucks so much that he is leaving... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489931#2489931 Author: Crushed Aria
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 17:58

It sucks so much that he is leaving the band, honestly it really always sucks to hear about members leaving a favorite band, but I respect Johan so much for knowing what is first in his life. On on hand: Cry but on the other Clap


]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:58:33 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489931#2489931 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : I wish him the best in his life.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489550#2489550 Author: chamberry
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 11:31

I wish him the best in his life. It's sad to see him go, but I think it was a wise decision for him to make.]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:31:18 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489550#2489550 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : That was one of the most heart... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489539#2489539 Author: E-Dub
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 11:17

That was one of the most heart wrenching announcements I've ever read. I have to say that I admire Johan so much. When you hear about deadbeat dads and parents who seem so indifferent about their own children, to see a guy give up a successful career in a rock band so he can spend time with his family warms my soul.

As a father, I completely understand. Sorry, but unless you're a parent, you truly cannot understand his decision.

E]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:17:52 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489539#2489539 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : I really cant wait for the Summers... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489511#2489511 Author: sleeper
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 10:54

I really cant wait for the Summers End festival now as it will likely be my only chance to see Johan Langell perform with the band, but if his heart is truly not in it then maybe its for the best for both him and the band.

I am a bit worried now, though, because the stellar rythmn section of Kristoffer Gildenlow and Johan Langell is now gone (or going), I just hope Langells replacment will be as capable a player.


]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:54:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489511#2489511 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : Damn, seems the wholerythm... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489410#2489410 Author: Ed_The_Dead
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 09:20

Cry
 
Damn, seems the whole rythm section  will be replaced. 1st Kristoffer, now Johan...
 
Wish him all the best.
]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 09:20:08 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489410#2489410 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : bad news http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489308#2489308 Author: Piotr Buendia
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 06:56

bad news]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:56:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489308#2489308 Johan Langell to leave Pain of Salvation : "Jag vill ha ett typiskt... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489255#2489255 Author: Tristan Mulders
Subject: 37400
Posted: April 29 2007 at 05:51

"Jag vill ha ett typiskt Svenssonliv"

One of the world's best drummers has decided to be one of the world's best fathers and 9-5 workers instead.

We are sad to announce that Johan Langell has decided to leave theband, to focus on family. This is not a sudden decision, but somethingthat has been pending for several years. As the band now rapidlycontinues to grow for each year, the time and commitment needed forbeing in studio and on tours increase. Not really wanting this, Johanchose to include the whole band in his doubts regarding this directlyfrom the start, and now when the time has finally come, this is whatthey all have to say about the situation.


Johan Langell:

After having been the drummer of Pain of Salvation for more than 17years, I have decided to leave the band. At this point, many of you maywonder why, and the answer is quite simple. For a few years now I haveincreasingly felt that the joy and passion of playing drums hasdiminished, to the point where I feel that I just can't go on anymore.

Looking back, I can see that this process started already fiveyears back, when I became a father. Since then, my priorities haveshifted more and more from music and playing drums to family, and Ihave caught myself feeling jealous of friends who lead typical andnormal family lives.

Some people might find this strange, considering the position andsuccess of Pain of Salvation, but this is actually part of the problem.The bigger the band gets, the more time and devotion is required, andas for myself, family comes first now. That's where I want to spend mytime and devotion. I have had difficulties going on tour and spendingtime away from home, even if it's only a week.

Here I want to take the opportunity to say that I really love theguys in the band and the music we have created over the years. Mydecision comes only from the fact that my heart is simply not in itanymore. Therefore, I feel that it is time for someone else to takeover, someone with the hunger and willingness to devote himself/herselfto the band and fans as much as I think you should always do.

I also want to say that we are very good friends, and will be afterI have quit as well. This is not a rash decision, but one that has beenconsidered for a long time, and discussed within the band. It will be abig change in my life since we have played together for such a longtime, especially me and Daniel who have practically grown up together,spending virtually all free time in the rehearsing room.

Yes, Pain of Salvation has been a big part of my life, and then itis still important for me to see it live on, because the band has somuch more to give. Thanks to all you wonderful fans that have supportedme through the years. Who knows, maybe we'll see each other in front ofthe stage?


Daniel Gildenlow:

I have been playing together with Johan for 17 years now, and I canhonestly say I have never played with a better drummer. I remember, asif it were yesterday, the day when he arrived to his audition. I wassixteen and he was fourteen - he had never played in a band and hedidn't even know how a count-in worked, but when he played we couldinstantly see his full potential.

During our many years together we have come to a musicalunderstanding that I have shared with few, and he has continued todevelop as a drummer and a musician. The sad part is that he is stilldeveloping. Sad, because he is not only quitting the band, he isquitting music - at least for now. Johan and us have had discussionsabout his departure for many years, and I will never understand hisdecision, even though I accept it.

There are so many things I will miss when he finally moves out ofthe rehearsing room, but the thing I will probably miss the most is hisway of saying "it's impossible" when I present a new drum part. "I willnever be able to play this!" Then thirty minutes later he nails it, andyou know it will always be there, long after everyone else haveforgotten their parts.

I cannot begin to explain how sad I am to see him go, and for thefirst time since I was eleven I had to stop and dare to consider givingup on the band. We all had to sit down and seriously think about thefuture. It was clear though, that none of us would allow Pain ofSalvation to be laid in an early grave, least of all Johan himself.

It was clear to us before we did the tour for Scarsick that thiswas going to be Johan's last tour with the band, and it was a profoundand bittersweet feeling that I think permeated the whole tour, andhopefully spilled over to the fans attending the shows. If you want achance to see Pain of Salvation with Johan behind the drums, you needto see any of the shows we have planned for the rest of the year. Iknow that I, for one, will savour these shows, as will the rest of theband.


Johan Hallgren:

Johan Langell is a great drummer and friend. I will miss him dearlyas a member of POS. He will always be my good friend and we have yetgood times to come. I fully respect his decision and I wish him goodluck in life. But remember we have a few more shows with the guy. Irecommend you attend one to see a great man!

Simon Andersson:

Johan’s decision to leave the band sucks big time, but I totallyrespect it. Since I’m new in the band, which is a great honour, I sadlydidn’t have a great deal of time to get to know him that much. I wishhim the best of luck with his loving family and future pranks, whateverthey might be.


Fredrik Hermansson:

I am not a man of violence. If one feels the need to expressoneself through acts of violence, I find it to be a huge degradationfrom what we are supposed to be, human beings.

However, there are situations that call for, and even require,severe and brutal violence of the most horrifying kind. Yes, you haveguessed it right, I’m talking about when you are being confronted withthe fact that a well-loved drummer wants to leave the band you’re partof.

I, Fredrik Hermansson, can (sometimes) spare annoying mosquitoesfrom the brutal death of being squashed between two hands and I cangladly go through extremes in order to let a wasp or fly out through awindow instead of just killing them.

If someone leaves the band I’m in? Now that’s another story. The correct punishment here is pure violence, end of story.

Now, Johan has been aware of this threat ever since he firstbrought up the issue of leaving the band and it’s beyond me how hestuck to his decision, facing the wrath of Mr. Hermansson. But I guessthis just proves how convinced he is, and I can do nothing but respecthim for this.

I still have about 6 months to enjoy his presence and company onstage and off stage. After that I don’t want any contact with him, thatselfish, beer drinking, Volvo driving, Mora Träsk-shirt-wearingb*****d! But that is of course self explanatory...

Seriously though, it’s going to be tough to see Johan go. He will be missed.


So, there you have it, ladies and gentlemen. The search for a newdrummer has started, but Johan will stay for the remaining gigs thisyear, and has also offered to help teach any new drummer his or herparts. "Whoever the new drummer will be, I want us to have a relaxedrelation" he concludes.

This is undoubtedly a big change, but change is always dualistic toits nature, always two-sided. It was change that initially broughtJohan Langell to the band. It was change that gave us Johan Hallgrenand Simon. This aspect of life constitutes the pain of salvation thatoriginally gave the band its name - it is an ongoing progress ofconstant development that forces you to take another step or give in.And we don't give in. After years of discussion and planning, we areready to take our next step, and we are happy to have Simon onboard forthis. Now we can only turn to the fans and ask them to keep followingus on our journey. And hey - don't worry. It's all worth it. =)

With five tons of love and devotion,
Your only Pain of Salvation ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:51:22 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37400&PID=2489255#2489255