Metal Shock Finland (World Assault )

OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has posted the following message on the band’s Official Facebook Page:

“Today, Saturday 21st of December I’m reached by the horrible news that Björn J.son Lindh has made the final journey. Even if I knew he was very ill I can’t understand it. Not only was he an idol of mine, he also contributed some immortal playing to the “Heritage” record. I spent a few hours with him, and thought he was the coolest dude ever. His music lives on. I still listen to his solo records with great joy. J.son was an institution to the Swedish music scene. Our collective condolences goes out to his loved ones. I am currently taken aback by sadness of his passing and I’m drinking a glass of wine to his honor, listening to “Ramadan”. Björn, i didn’t really know you, but yet I did. Your music is in my DNA. You will live on. Lots of love from the Opeth camp.”

Mikael/Opeth, Saturday evening 21st of December, 2013.