Opeth drummer Martin Lopez (photo) has not been fired, according to a spokesperson of Opeth\'s record label Roadrunner.
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Rather, the drummer went back to Sweden for treatment of a rare blood disorder he\'s had for most of his life.
Until he returns, the band, currently on the Sounds of the Underground tour, have enlisted Strapping Young Lad drummer Gene Hoglan to fill in for Lopez. Not completely surprising as SYL is one of the other bands performing at the Sound of the Underground.
Opeth\'s new album, \"Ghost of Reveries\", is scheduled for release on August 30 via Roadrunner Records. The band finalized a deal with the New York label late May 2005. Roadrunner has an imposing roster that already includes Killswitch Engage, Slipknot, Obituary and Cradle Of Filth.
Opeth drummer Martin Lopez (photo) has not been fired, according to a spokesperson of Opeth\'s record label Roadrunner.
