The MetalSucks Podcast #572 - Björn “Speed” Strid (The Night Flight Orchestra, Soilwork)
Jan 27, 2025
Björn “Speed” Strid, the dynamic vocalist for The Night Flight Orchestra and Soilwork, shares insights on creating their latest album, 'Give Us The Moon'. He reflects on coping with the loss of his bandmate David Andersson and his childhood dreams of being an airline steward. The discussion swings from dream stage shows to tackling the ultimate power ballads. The hosts also dive into humorous rock lyric revelations, the mysterious status of Faith No More, and wild caffeine experiences, blending nostalgia with contemporary music culture.
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Smoking On Planes Memory
- Björn Strid remembers flying to Japan with Soilwork when smoking was allowed on planes and sections were curtained off.
- He found it surreal that passengers smoked through long flights in the late 1990s and still recalls the smell and experience.
Flight Attendant Fantasy vs Reality
- Björn admits he couldn't be a flight attendant because he has a love-hate relationship with flying and finds dealing with public stress tricky.
- He respects airline staff for handling turbulence and rude passengers daily but doesn't see himself in that service role.
Manage Fan Interactions With Boundaries
- Treat fan interactions as part of delivering the show, but set boundaries for rude or demanding behavior.
- Exchange a few words and a drink when possible, but call out intrusive requests like demanding autographs abruptly.