Soilwork Bails On Symphony X Tour.

Looks like this show got less cool. Peter Wichers, the lead guitarist for Soilwork, has back problems and has to rest up so instead of getting a replacement the bands going to sit this out. Personally for me it's really no sweat but I know at least one person in my entourage will be a bit disappointed. No word if a replacement band will be brought in. Funny how Blackguard is always slated as a fill in but this time they're already on the bill. Here is the press quote and after the jump is the tour dates in case anyone missed it before.

“Due to recurring issues with a herniated disc in his lower back requiring a prolonged period of resting and healing, our guitarist Peter Wichers is forced to sit out this spring’s North American tour with Symphony X and Nevermore.

We did consider hiring a fill-in guitar player, but we’ve decided to stick together as a band and out of respect for our fans, to cancel our participation in the tour. Our apologies to those of you who were hoping to see us. If all goes well, Peter should be healed and ready to hit the road in time for the summer festivals.”

Symphony X Reveals New Album Title.

Anybody remember Symphony X? They last released an album in 2007 called Paradise Lost and toured forever on it because they finally found some real success. Even being called the next Dream Theater at some point. Well expect an album this year and it will be called 'Iconoclast'. They are embarking on a tour this spring with Soilwork and Nevermore. No word on who is headlining but it better not be these guys. Paradise Lost is the only album I've ever liked by them and it will be interesting to see if this new one is a continuation of that or back to the cheesy power metal crap from the previous albums. More on this as we get it.