Former Sonic Syndicate singer Richard Sjunnesson, who left the Swedish metal outfit last week, has discussed his departure from the group, venting his frustrations that the decision was based around the band’s “inability to play decent music”.
Sjunnesson recently issued an extensive statement on his personal blog, which details the vocalist’s thoughts and opinions.
“Being artistically crippled because heavy music is the wrong forum for a “metal band,” and having to turn the other cheek pretending to like something that I think is garbage will simply not fly for this crow. There are only so many arguments of the “scary” screaming vocals to be or not to be in various songs I’m willing to take. Seeing how there was even demands to the band (behind my back) of songs without screaming vocals and how they were later obvious downplayed in the mix might very well have been the deathblow to my emotional attachment of the band.
On the other hand, that made this decision very easy for me. It allowed me to go on in life with stuff that feels more important, things that actually manage to stir my heart. What about fame & fortune then?! NEVER interested me! I'd tour the world on a donkey's back with a carrot on a stick for 10 years straight if it had been for the music I loved… But not for the music I’m unable to feel anything for, which theoretically would generate an extra penny or two. (Not that it actually did.) PLEASE DON’T WASTE MY TIME and I won’t waste yours--thank you very much!”
You can read Sjunnesson’s full statement here.
