Peter Tägtgren has delayed the release of the new Pain album to early 2004. Here's what he posted on his website regarding the change in plans:
"I guess you're wondering what's going on with the new album...
Well, as things turned out, I had to take a break from it or I'm sure I'd go insane.
Things were going too slow but I guess I'm getting pickier with what slips thru in my work and I can ensure you it kicks serious ass this time! The only problem is that I have a few songs left to put down vocals on - then I'm done.
This means I'll have to push back the release of the new album to early next year, but once you guys hear the shit I'm up to now, you'll figure it's been worth waiting for.
I'm madly sad to have to do this but with all record-company bullshit going on with release schedules, priorities and all that BS, I want to make sure everyone busts their asses off to get Pain out and about around the world and this is the best way."
Peter also reports that he is recording new material with his other band Hypocrisy that he says compares to "Roswell 47" from the album "Abducted".