In Flames announced the departure of bassist Bryce Paul and his immediate replacement: Liam Wilson of The Dillinger Escape Plan.
Wilson made his debut with the Swedish melodic death metal band at the Release Athens 2023 festival in Greece on Wednesday night (June 7). After the Dillinger Escape Plan disbanded in 2017, Wilson has been involved in various large-scale projects (Azusa, Pallid Veil). As of now, it has not been confirmed whether he will be the permanent bassist for In Flames.
The band shared news of the lineup change on Twitter: “Jesterheads, our brother Bryce Paul has decided to leave the band. We wish him the best in his future endeavors and thank him for everything he has done for the band over the past few years. Our friend Liam Wilson will step in to help us !”
The breakup with Paul sounded amicable, with the bassist apparently voluntarily quitting after nearly five years on the job.He joined the band in 2018 – replacing longtime bassist Peter Iwers – and has been on two studio albums: 2019’s i mask and products in 2023 give up.
This is In Flames’ second major lineup change in recent years, with former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick officially joining the band last year, replacing longtime member Niclas Engelin.
give up Comes back in February with Nuclear Blast, also available on vinyl here. Watch the video of Liam Wilson’s In Flames premiere and find the band’s statement on Bryce Paul’s departure below.Claim your tickets for In Flames’ summer European tour dates here.
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Our brother Bryce Paul decided to leave the band. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for everything he has done for the band over the past few years. Our friend Liam Wilson (The Dillinger Escape Plan) will step in to help us! pic.twitter.com/imr8mnKK34— In Flames (@InFlames_SWE) June 8, 2023