Soilwork announce new temporary drummer

Author Benedetta Baldin - 18.9.2025

Swedish metal band Soilwork announce that Bastian Thusgaard will temporarily step aside as their drummer. Lawrence Dinamarca of Scar Symmetry will fill in for the band’s performance at Full Metal Cruise.

Hi Soilworkers,
Bastian here with an update. I won’t be performing with Soilwork on the upcoming @fullmetalcruise as I’ve recently become a first-time father and therefore want to prioritize my new family during this early period.
So I’m passing the sticks to my drum colleague @lawrence_dinamarca from @scarsymmetry who will be filling in for me on the Full Metal Cruise. I’m sure he’s going to kick ass with Soilwork! See you again soon!

Some words from Lawrence:
“Aight, the news is out! 
And yes! I’m stepping in to do some drum duties for Soliwork for this cruise, with a total of 4 shows.
I guess you all can imagine how happy I am to have been asked to step in as a session drummer for this.
See you all on the Cruise Soilworkers! 

Lawrence.D”