M.A.N Bassist Rushed To Hospital

July 20, 2008

Bassist Rob of M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — was rushed to the hospital (Östra Hospital) in Gothenburg, Sweden this past Wednesday afternoon (July 16). Rob was diagnosed with "acute pancreatitis," a complication of the gallstone surgery that he underwent earlier in the week. Acute pancreatitis is life-threatening, and the rest of the M.A.N members are said to be "shocked and saddened" by the situation. According to the group, "Rob is under good supervision and is under heavy painkilling medication."

"My Own Sickness", the new video from M.A.N, can be viewed below. The clip was shot on June 8 in Skövde, Sweden with director Martin Holtmann, who has previously worked with the Swedish aggro combo SYCONAUT. The video features the debut of Robert "Robguz" Gustafsson's 11-string guitar (which Robguz designed on his own),alongside the guitar called "Roots Bloody Roots".

"My Own Sickness", the new single from M.A.N, is available for free download at this location. The track, which features a guest appearance by Burton C. Bell of FEAR FACTORY and ACENSION OF THE WATCHERS, comes off the group's sophomore album, "Peacenemy", which was released in Europe on March 14 (April in North America) via Tief Druck Musik. The CD was recorded at Grand Recordings in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer/engineer Svein Jensen and was mastered by Göran Finnberg at Mastering Room.

For more audio samples, visit www.myspace.com/manmusic.

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