Swedish progressive metal act SEVENTH WONDER have announced Stefan Norgren (ex-LION’S SHARE) as their new permanent drummer after a long search to replace the departed Johnny Sandin.

Norgren comments: “I can’t wait to take on this challenge. Johnny´s work is insane so listening to the bands back catalogue and learning the drum parts has been both exciting and scary. My philosophy will be to stay true to the original drums while adding my personal touch.”

On Norgren’s arrival in the band Seventh Wonder guitarist Johan Liefvendahl comments: “When he walked in we instantly hit it off personally, which is very important in any band. We spent the day jamming and he auditioned a few SW songs and we all felt that what he brought was just what we were looking for. We’re very happy to have him aboard!”

Keyboard player Andreas Söderin adds: “Obviously, not having a drummer all these months had in a way brought the band to a standstill. When Stefan set up his gear and began tearing it up with us that day it was kind of like a rocket launch for us. Seventh Wonder is now at full speed ahead!”

Seventh Wonder are one of the acts confirmed for ProgPower Europe 2011, which is scheduled for September 30th - October 2nd at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands.

Five more bands will be confirmed. The line-up is shaping up as follows:

Friday, September 30th

SEVENTH WONDER

BARSTOOL PHILOSOPHERS

Saturday, October 1st

MEKONG DELTA

IN MOURNING

WHITE WALLS

SCHIZOID LLOYD

Sunday, October 2nd

REDEMNPTION

SOLE REMEDY

KINGCROW

SKY ARCHITECT

Further festival details at ProgPower.eu