Scar Symmetry hasn't had an official bassist since 2015, and has had ex-Bloodshot Dawn guitarist Ben Ellis filling in live with them since 2014 on guitar. Now, in a move that probably shouldn't be all that shocking, the band has announced that Ellis is officially its second guitarist, and ex-Hypocrisy guitarist Andreas Holma has joined on bass!
“It’s about time we make the official announcement:
SCAR SYMMETRY recruits former BLOODSHOT DAWN and HYPOCRISY axemen
We are stoked to announce the addition of Benjamin Ellis on guitar and Andreas Holma on bass to our official lineup!
Benjamin Ellis (ex-Bloodshot Dawn) is a British guitar virtuoso who filled in for me a couple of years ago when I had to sit out an East European tour, and has played alongside me on tour since. Ridiculous player and a total sweetheart!
Andreas Holma is mostly known as a guitar player – he used to play for Hypocrisy but also did short stints as a touring guitarist for Pain and Soilwork – though the bass guitar is his main instrument and we are excited to pull him back into the spotlight after some years away from the scene. Incredible musician and a gentle soul!
Check out this video from one of our recent shows to see our new lineup in full action!
Cheers’n’beers and much love /Per“
No word on if the duo will have any part in writing the second installment of The Singularity album series, but here's hoping they do!
[via The PRP]
