From the official DT site:
This is truly a pity, he was a very important part of their stage-presence. I have said it before, I kind of preferred Henriksson's unique style of playing on the first four albums over Nicklasson's basslines on the later ones, but in live-situation Micke was the better bassist - unlike some über-technical stuff that is often barely audible and bores the audience, his playing was straightforward, intense and flawless to my ears at least. Combined with his funny personality and natural charisma, he often competed with Stanne for the most energetic performance of the night.
Not to forget his contributions to songs like Indifferent Suns, Hours Passed in Exile, The Enemy, Ex Nihilo, The New Build, Out of Nothing, Dry Run, My Negation and The Lesser Faith. Of the four full-length albums he did with the band, Character was probably the one that would have been far weaker without him. I hope whoever replaces him on tour becomes a permanent member of the band quickly. Although I certainly would've preferred to see Nicklasson one more time for a special farewell-show.
But while it's sad to see him leave, it's nice to know it happens on good terms and that he seems to feel rather positive about his future. Whatever musical paths he will pursue from now on, I'm certainly interested.
Good luck, Micke! Hopefully we'll see again!
-Villain
This is truly a pity, he was a very important part of their stage-presence. I have said it before, I kind of preferred Henriksson's unique style of playing on the first four albums over Nicklasson's basslines on the later ones, but in live-situation Micke was the better bassist - unlike some über-technical stuff that is often barely audible and bores the audience, his playing was straightforward, intense and flawless to my ears at least. Combined with his funny personality and natural charisma, he often competed with Stanne for the most energetic performance of the night.
Not to forget his contributions to songs like Indifferent Suns, Hours Passed in Exile, The Enemy, Ex Nihilo, The New Build, Out of Nothing, Dry Run, My Negation and The Lesser Faith. Of the four full-length albums he did with the band, Character was probably the one that would have been far weaker without him. I hope whoever replaces him on tour becomes a permanent member of the band quickly. Although I certainly would've preferred to see Nicklasson one more time for a special farewell-show.
But while it's sad to see him leave, it's nice to know it happens on good terms and that he seems to feel rather positive about his future. Whatever musical paths he will pursue from now on, I'm certainly interested.
Good luck, Micke! Hopefully we'll see again!
-Villain
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