By Monk
David Andersson, guitarist with Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra, has died at the age of 47.
Andersson was one of the driving forces behind The Night Flight Orchestra, co-founding the band in 2007. In a statement, his bandmates said:
“Goodnight sweet doctor. We all hope you’ve finally found peace. We will miss you so much. You were one of a kind and a brilliant musician. Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. It hurts so much. Our deepest condolences goes out to David’s family on this difficult day. He’s music will live on forever. Thank you for all the unforgettable times together. See you on the other side.”
Andersson also had been guitarist for Soilwork since 2012. His bandmates said:
“He was one of a kind and a brilliant man in so many ways. He was our guitarist for more than 10 years and had a big impact on Soilwork’s musical journey forward. Sadly alcohol and mental illness took you away from us. We will miss him dearly and will continue to carry the musical legacy that he was a part of. Our deepest condolences goes out to his family. Forever grateful for the time we spent with you and all the good laughs. Thank you Dr. Dave. See you on the other side.
“We encourage everyone to respect the privacy of David’s family and friends in these tragic times.”
A spokesman for Nuclear Blast Records, the label to which both bands are signed, added:
“When we heard about the passing of David Andersson, we were in total disbelief. We sat there in shock and simply couldn’t believe it. But unfortunately, the news was true. The news has made us and countless people around the world incredibly sad. David Andersson passed away far too young!
“David was a very cool guy, friendly, funny, easy to work with and always full of music.
“We wish his bandmates in Soilwork and The Night Flight Orchestra, and his family our sincere condolences in these hard times.
“David will always be remembered as a member of the Nuclear Family, and his music will live on forever among countless fans worldwide. Thank you for the music and we hope you have found the peace you were looking for. Rest in Power David!”
- Photo courtesy of Nuclear Blast.