Före detta The Haunted och nuvarande At The Gates-gitarristen Anders Björler släpper sitt första soloalbum The Antikythera Mechanism senare i år. På albumet har han tagit hjälp av trummisen Morgan Ågren (Mats & Morgan Band, Kaipa, Fredrik Thordendal’s Special Defects).
Björler kommenterar sitt soloalbum, ”This is NOT a ’metal’ project. Those of you who are familiar with my soundtrack/movie stuff for The Haunted and At The Gates documentaries will know somewhat to expect. It’s inspired by Italian film music from the ’60 and ’70s, post rock, ambient, progressive, jazz, and Swedish folk music.”
Björler hoppade av The Haunted i oktober förra året, anledningen var, ”I feel that I have come to the end of the line regarding The Haunted. This is not a sudden or hasty decision. I have been contemplating it for the last couple of years. Peter’s (Dolving, vocals) departure (in early 2012) made me more certain than ever that I had reached my personal goal with The Haunted, and that the time was right to call it quits. I have enjoyed every bit of the ride. It’s been an overwhelming journey. I would like to thank the other band members especially, our crew through the years, and our fans worldwide for the experience and opportunity. Thank you so much! The memories will be with me forever. I will, of course, continue writing music, but where that leads me? It’s simply too early to say.”
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