Swedish death metal band, The Resistance, have announced that guitarist and founding member Jesper Strömblad (ex-In Flames) has left the band.

A message states: “ It's been a long time coming with a lots of ups and downs regarding Jesper and his struggle with depression. We all thought we could ride out this storm but sometimes all things has to come to an end. We part ways on friendly terms and don't want any bad blood run under the bridge. We’ve written and re-written this countless times and there’s just not a good way to put it… Jesper is no longer going to be in the band with us. To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe The Resistance can and should continue on. And so we will.

“We’re really thankful for the people who have helped see us through hard times before and what we’ve discovered is that those people are just as much a part of this as we will ever be. We’re hopeful for The Resistance’s future and we’re also excited for what Jesper’s going to do next. Thank you all for your support and your belief in us. It’s kept us going. We will see some of you really soon we hope. Until then spread the good old violent fun!”

The Resistance recently released their new album, Coup De Grace. Coup De Grace reconnects with the one and only, original extreme hardcore and slams it straight down your throat and into the present age. The ferocious and relentless pureness makes it a masterpiece, as the overwhelming aggression encloses and doesn't let you go.

Tracklisting:

“Death March”
“I Welcome Death”
“Smallest Creep”
“Violator”
“Felony”
“Death Blow”
“Resolution”
“World Order”
“Enslavement”
“Art Of Murder”
“For The Venom”
“The Drowning”
“As It All Came Down”

“For The Venom” lyric video: