Guitarist Nils Norberg leaves Nocturnal Rites

Pyramaze51 · June 23rd, 2008, 08:40 AM

Guitarist Nils Norberg has announced his departure from the Swedish melodic metal band NOCTURNAL RITES.

"I have decided to lay down the guitar as my interest for music kind of cooled down the last years," he writes in a statement. So I'm not a part of NOCTURNAL RITES anymore. It's just because of myself. I decided to do this and it has absolutely not been a bad feeling in the band in any way. I don't know how or if I will go on with music, but I will take a break from the guitar that has been taking up all my waking time the last 20 years. The band will always be a second family for me and I'm not closing the door to play with them again if it would be an opportunity and I would have the urge to play again. I think the band will go on and will still make kick ass music both live and in the studio. I just wanna say thanx to the band for the best times in my life and to all the nice people I met and partied, destroyed, laughed and kicked ass with along these 12 years in the band. Thanx so much! Take care and maybe we meet again somewhere!"

The band comments: "The remaining members would like to extend a huge thank you to Norberg for his time in the band and wish him all the best! We respect his decision but hope he finds his way back to music. Applicants interested in replacing Norberg are of course more than welcome to email us their demos at guitarist[at]nocturnalrites.com."

This is a shame.

Bear · June 23rd, 2008, 08:59 AM

Damn thats a hard one. Nils is a special kind of player with a unique talent, not a run of he mill shredder. Hope he finds his way back before to long, he may regret it...

Bear

Dolamite S. Biffle · June 23rd, 2008, 09:17 AM

Well that is just great.

Bryan316 · June 23rd, 2008, 10:18 AM

OH MAAAAAAN! I dare not tell this to my brother! He'll shed tears, man!!!!

AMBR · June 23rd, 2008, 10:44 AM

Hold on, wasn't he suppose to wait until Nocturnal Rites was announced for PPX? That seems to be the way it usually works. Way to break protocol.

Seriously, I loved Nils playing, but if he feels stagnate and wants to move on to something else, more power to him. Looking forward to seeing who will replace him. Nocturnal Rites is a great band and I STILL want to see them play ProgPower.

J-Dubya 777 · June 23rd, 2008, 10:49 AM

Damn, what's with all these band things this weekend? Glad I got to see him with NR @ Powerfest a couple years back, was a GREAT show.

FatesFan · June 23rd, 2008, 11:23 AM

Bummer...............This is still one band I would love to see at ProgPower. Glen, please get these guys next time around.

Heavenly Call · June 23rd, 2008, 11:40 AM

That is a bummer. He was a unique player in the genre. I could always tell it was him when I heard a song with him on it. Good stuff. I hope this doesn't impact the songwriting too much. I have REALLY enjoyed their last 3 or 4 albums.

7thSaviour · June 23rd, 2008, 11:43 AM

Happy trails, Nils! He is one heck of a great axeman in his own right. His presence will be greatly missed in NR. Is Gus G interested?

Jasonic · June 23rd, 2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Dubya 777

Damn, what's with all these band things this weekend? Glad I got to see him with NR @ Powerfest a couple years back, was a GREAT show.

Agreed. Their performance at Chicago Powerfest may have been the single greatest power metal performance I have ever seen. I am surprised they haven't followed up with a proper North American tour, either as a headliner or co-headliner.

Unfortunately, the 8th Sin was not a solid follow up to the brilliant Grand Illusion, though I would still love to see them live again.

7thSaviour · June 23rd, 2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonic

Agreed. Their performance at Chicago Powerfest may have been the single greatest power metal performance I have ever seen. I am surprised they haven't followed up with a proper North American tour, either as a headliner or co-headliner.

Unfortunately, the 8th Sin was not a solid follow up to the brilliant Grand Illusion, though I would still love to see them live again.

Very true. I hope their next CD is better than the 8th Sin.

June 23rd, 2008, 08:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pyramaze51 J-Man to All Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,062	Guitarist Nils Norberg leaves Nocturnal Rites Guitarist Nils Norberg has announced his departure from the Swedish melodic metal band NOCTURNAL RITES. "I have decided to lay down the guitar as my interest for music kind of cooled down the last years," he writes in a statement. So I'm not a part of NOCTURNAL RITES anymore. It's just because of myself. I decided to do this and it has absolutely not been a bad feeling in the band in any way. I don't know how or if I will go on with music, but I will take a break from the guitar that has been taking up all my waking time the last 20 years. The band will always be a second family for me and I'm not closing the door to play with them again if it would be an opportunity and I would have the urge to play again. I think the band will go on and will still make kick ass music both live and in the studio. I just wanna say thanx to the band for the best times in my life and to all the nice people I met and partied, destroyed, laughed and kicked ass with along these 12 years in the band. Thanx so much! Take care and maybe we meet again somewhere!" The band comments: "The remaining members would like to extend a huge thank you to Norberg for his time in the band and wish him all the best! We respect his decision but hope he finds his way back to music. Applicants interested in replacing Norberg are of course more than welcome to email us their demos at guitarist[at]nocturnalrites.com." This is a shame. __________________ Proud Co-Sponsor of REDEMPTION for PPUSAVIII Proud Co-Sponsor of Freak Kitchen for PPUSA VII Proud Co-Sponsor of Mustasch for PPUSA IX Proud Member of the NIGHTMARE RECORDS Street Team Proud father of Mary And Rachel, my metal sweeties

June 23rd, 2008, 08:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bear Got Shred?? Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 2,932	Damn thats a hard one. Nils is a special kind of player with a unique talent, not a run of he mill shredder. Hope he finds his way back before to long, he may regret it... Bear __________________

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June 23rd, 2008, 10:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
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June 23rd, 2008, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
AMBR Goddess of Chaos Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,261	Hold on, wasn't he suppose to wait until Nocturnal Rites was announced for PPX? That seems to be the way it usually works. Way to break protocol. Seriously, I loved Nils playing, but if he feels stagnate and wants to move on to something else, more power to him. Looking forward to seeing who will replace him. Nocturnal Rites is a great band and I STILL want to see them play ProgPower. __________________ Sponsor of AMORPHIS for ProgPower IX! http://www.beyondearcandy.com Sponsors of Rob Rock for ProgPower IX and Past sponsors of Kamelot, Angra, Epica and After Forever Blog UPDATED June 1st with a REVIEW and PHOTOS of Nightwish in Poughkeepsie. Photos of Ben's homecoming from Iraq posted October 26.

June 23rd, 2008, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
J-Dubya 777 Mean ol' J-Dubya Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cheeseland USA Posts: 5,329	Damn, what's with all these band things this weekend? Glad I got to see him with NR @ Powerfest a couple years back, was a GREAT show.

June 23rd, 2008, 11:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
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June 23rd, 2008, 11:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Heavenly Call Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 984	That is a bummer. He was a unique player in the genre. I could always tell it was him when I heard a song with him on it. Good stuff. I hope this doesn't impact the songwriting too much. I have REALLY enjoyed their last 3 or 4 albums. __________________ Proud co-sponsor of Elvenking for PPIX "The only thing in life you HAVE to do is deal with the consequences of the choices you make."

June 23rd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
7thSaviour PRIMAL PAGAN ICED SAVIOR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: 90 Minutes From ATL/CHATT Posts: 3,150	Happy trails, Nils! He is one heck of a great axeman in his own right. His presence will be greatly missed in NR. Is Gus G interested? __________________ PROUD LOCAL FAN OF A LOWER DEEP, ECLIPSED BY SANITY, HALCYON WAY & THEOCRACY!