Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid of Swedish melodic death metallers Soilwork recently finished laying down vocal tracks for the group's new album in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with the help of Strapping Young Lad mastermind Devin Townsend. He has since issued the following update:

"I'm back in Sweden now after finishing the vocals. I had a blast recording the vocals with Devin, even though I pulled three muscles on the side of my torso from all the singing… crazy! Well, I tell you, I'm very pleased with the result! Thanks a bunch, Dev, for a good time in Vancouver!

"In order to get some rest, I went to Phoenix before heading back home. I also had the chance to go to Tucson and watch NASCAR. My dear friend and Soilwork fan Stormin' Ron Norman was racing and won that night; what a blast! He has one big Soilwork sticker on both sides of his car, so I can proudly announce the official Soilwork mobile!"

Check put pictures at Soilwork.org.