Solution .45 – the band featuring vocalist Christian Älvestam (Miseration, Svavelvinter, ex-Scar Symmetry), guitarists Patrik Gardberg (Torchbearer) and Jani Stefanović (Miseration), bassist Henric Liljesand (Cipher System, Night Crowned), and drummer Rolf Pilve (Stratovarius) – has sadly broken up.
Solution .45 released three albums between 2010 and 2016, and have decided to call it quits due to a lack of motivation. Which is a pretty honest reason to split, and thankfully we got some great melodic death metal from those dudes.
"Dear fans and followers, we're sad to inform you all that we've reached the end of the line – Solution .45 is no more
"We've dug deep trying to find that motivating and inspiring spark again, but unfortunately it's just not there anymore. When we decided to get this ball rolling again back in early 2023 we thought we still had it in us and God knows we've tried to get on the right track these last 1,5 years, but no matter what direction we've steered, it has just felt forced, joyless and all for the wrong reasons
"So after several new attempts, different starting points and countless meetings, we've mutually agreed on that's it's for the best putting this giant to rest, for good (which we actually did already back in December last year). There's simply a time and place for everything and clearly, in hindsight, the time and place for S.45 is in the past. Our hearts and wills are evidently elsewhere these days and without those two ingredients in the mix, no matter how hard you try, the outcome will not be satisfactory or worthwhile to anyone. As sad as it might seem, calling it quits has actually been a relief for us, since trying to get this beast on its feet again has been more of an angst-ridden burden, rather than something inspiring and fun. All's well that ends well! Then again, living in the age of comebacks and reunions, who knows what the future holds⁉
"Thanks to each and everyone of you who have supported and backed Solution .45 in any way, since the start! Your dedication and devotion have made all the difference!
"With that being said, we will wrap things up by re-releasing our debut album For Aeons Past as a limited 2LP splatter vinyl, through AFM Records. More news on this soon!
"/Jani, Christian, Patrik, Rolf & Henric"
