Vocalist Bj�rn "Speed" Strid adds, "It was a very difficult decision to make because Ola has been our friend and bandmate for a very long time."

Meanwhile, Frenning had the following to say: "After 10 years, seven albums and several world wide tours, we've realized that we have developed in different directions and have a different set of values, profession wise. The disagreements have reached their peak and it has become an untenable situation. The band's solution is that I part ways with them so that I won't be in the way for the future plans of Soilwork. - more on this story

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