What is first and foremost right now in the world of In Flames?
Peter Iwers: The number one priority for In Flames right now is getting ready for all the touring that we’re doing. We’re gonna start with Canadian dates, then another 15 or so American ones. Then we will do a lot of European shows, starting in Eastern Europe and ending in November. So we’re gonna be touring throughout the rest of the year at least. And that’s what we’re all getting ready for now—some rehearsals and everything that we do to get ready, including staying at home and spending time with our families— recharging our batteries. What is [guitarist] Jesper [Strömblad’s] status right now? Is he still checked into rehab? What is his status right now with the band in general? His status is that he’s still working on getting himself 100 percent—getting well and coming back as soon as he feels he’s ready. Now it’s not gonna change. We are five members of In Flames and it’s not gonna change, like some people are speculating. Jesper is very much in the band, but he needs to be ready.
