John Zwetsloot

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Name = John Zwetsloot


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Born = 1974
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Origin = Sweden
Instrument = Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar
Genre = Classical, Blackened death metal
Occupation = Guitarist
Years_active = 1989 - Present
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Associated_acts = Dissection
Cardinal Sin
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John Zwetsloot is a Swedish guitarist who previously played with black metal band Dissection.

Dissection Years

In 1989, Dissection was looking for a final member to make the band a four-piece group. Mattias Johansson, their current rhythm guitarist was just a session player at the time and wasn't dedicated to the band. They found Zwetsloot and Dissection was formed, then later went to play their first show in 1991. [ [http://www.dissection.nu/biography_pt1.htm Official Dissection Biography] ]

The Somberlain

Zwetsloot brought a unique flavor to the band with his knowledge in classical music and theory helped the band form many of its dual harmonies. Though he was the rhythm guitarist while Nödtveidt played the harmonies as the lead guitarist. He came to be the main composer for most of the songs on the album, behind Nödtveidt. He also brought his knowledge and technique of classical guitar to the table, composing three short solo tracks and interludes for the songs.

His solos compositions for the band include: "Crimson Towers," "Into Infinite Obscurity," and "Feathers Fell." The latter two have had various arrangements featured on other Dissection albums. [ [http://www.dissection.nu/disc/past.htm The Past Is Alive CD Info] ] [ [http://www.dissection.nu/disc/stormreissue.htm Storm of The Light's Bane (Reissue) CD Info] ] The end of "Heaven's Damnation" contains a brief classical arrangement of the song's main melody, this is also composed and played by him.

Post-Somberlain

When the band played live shows, or rehearsed to work on the new album, Zwetsloot showed up late or skipped meetings all together. He caused the band to cancel gigs because of his absence. Due to him not taking the band as seriously as the other members did, they all decided it would be appropriate for Zwetsloot to leave the band. In 1994 he was replaced by Johan Norman. [ [http://www.dissection.nu/biography_pt1.htm Official Dissection Biography] ]

Though he wasn't a part of Dissection for their second album, Storm of the Light's Bane, he shares writing credits on two of the songs. [ [http://www.discogs.com/artist/John+Zwetsloot Discogs Entry] ] Nödtveidt and Norman became the primary songwriters for the band after Zwetsloot's departure.

After Dissection

Having left Dissection after The Somberlain, he played for Nifelheim [ [http://www.mourningtheancient.com/nifel.htm Nifelheim Q&A] ] , and The Haunted as a session player. He also started his own band, Cardinal Sin in 1995. [ [http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1351 Encyclopaedia Metallum's Cardinal Sin entry.] ] In typical Zwetsloot fashion, he composed a Classical piece for Cardinal Sin's only EP. Since he seems to have been low key, not taking part in any bands at the moment.

Discography

=With Dissection=

Studio Releases

*"The Somberlain" - (1993)
*"Storm of the Light's Bane" - (1995)

Demos And Bootlegs

*"The Grief Prophecy" - (1990) - Demo
*"Into Infinite Obscurity" - (1991) - 7" EP
*"Untitled" - (1992) - Demo

=With Cardinal Sin=

Studio Releases

*"Spiteful Intent" - (1996) - EP

Demos And Bootlegs

*"Promo" - (1995) - Demo

Notes