''Hello! How are you doing?''

Stefan: ''Fine, thank you. Chilling at home and feeling happy about the release of our 3rd new single “The Everones” which just came out recently.''

''Let’s start with a little presentation. Who is Seventh Wonder and how was the band formed?''

Stefan: ''We’re a Prog Metal band from Stockholm, Sweden. Formed around the year 2000 by core members Andreas Blomqvist (bass), Johan Liefvendahl (guitar) and Andreas ”Kyrrt” Söderin (keys). They began writing music inspired by the likes of Dream Theater, Yngwie Malmsteen and Symphony X to name a few. Music that they themselves wanted to hear, music that was the opposite of mainstream yet still melodic enough to be accessible to a wide array of listeners. They were soon joined by my predecessor Johnny Sandin and later by Tommy Karevik. After the fourth album “The Great Escape” Johnny left and I came in. We did some shows and festivals and just as we began writing for album #5 Tommy was offered the amazing opportunity to become the new Kamelot vocalist. He stuck with us though and now, finally, the new album is only weeks away...''

''Now that the release of “Tiara” is approaching, how are you feeling? Nervous, anxious, excited…?''

Stefan: ''Let me tell you, we’re all really excited for this, but I think I am more than anyone. It’s been an excruciating wait for me to finally be able to share what I do with my brothers in the band with the world. Sure, there have been singles off the new album and separate tracks as well as a live DVD that have come out that I have been a part of but you know, it’s really that first proper album that counts. I wouldn’t say I’m nervous because whether or not this is a killer record is not even a debate. It’s just insanely good if I may say so myself. The reactions to the already released tracks have been overwhelming too.''

''Is there anything new on this album that makes it special? Did you do something different in some way?''

Stefan: ''That’s a tough one for me to answer as I haven’t been a part of any previous recordings. It does have some darker, heavier and more sinister elements for sure. Also my approach to drumming is a bit different from Johnny’s. He was really comfortable with fast Power metal-esque stuff and did that brilliantly whereas I’m a bit more about the dynamics and groove. Some listeners will be able to tell the difference in drumming personality, if you will. Other than that, this is classic SW all the way through!''

