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John Zwetsloot
John Zwetsloot
Born	30 January 1974 (age 50)
Origin	Sweden
Genres	Classical, black metal, death metal
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	1989-present
Member of	Cardinal Sin
Formerly of	Dissection

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John Allan Zwetsloot^[2] (born 30 January 1974) is a Swedish guitarist who previously played with black/death metal band Dissection.

Dissection

In 1989, Dissection was looking for a final member to make the band a four-piece group. Mattias Johansson, their rhythm guitarist at the time, was just a session player and wasn't dedicated to the band. They found Zwetsloot and Dissection was formed, then later went to play their first show in 1991.^[3]

Zwetsloot brought a unique flavor to the band with his knowledge in classical music and theory^{[citation needed]} helped the band form many of its dual harmonies. 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,^{[citation needed]} 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.^[4]^[5] 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.

When the band played live shows, or rehearsed to work on the new album, Zwetsloot showed up late or skipped meetings altogether. 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.^[3]

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.^[6] 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 from 1994 to 1998.^[7]

He also started his own band Cardinal Sin in 1995.^{[citation needed]} In typical Zwetsloot fashion,^{[citation needed]} he composed a Classical piece for Cardinal Sin's only EP. The band split in 1996, but returned for sometime in 2003.^{[citation needed]}

Zwetsloot was the original lead guitarist of the band The Haunted from Aug-Sept 1996.

Zwetsloot as John John on guitar was also in the Norwegian band Fuck You All from 2002 to 2009.

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-inch EP
Untitled - (1992) - Demo

With Cardinal Sin

Studio releases

Spiteful Intent - (1996) - EP

Demos and bootlegs

Promo - (1995) - Demo

Notes

^ John Allan Zwetsloot (1974-01-30). "Ratsit - Gratis upplysning på företag och privatpersoner". Ratsit.se. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
^ "BLACK HORIZONS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
^ ^a ^b Official Dissection Biography
^ The Past Is Alive CD Info
^ Storm of The Light's Bane (Reissue) CD Info
^ "Discogs Entry". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
^ "Nifelheim Q&A". Mourningtheancient.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.

[1] John Allan Zwetsloot (1974-01-30). "Ratsit - Gratis upplysning på företag och privatpersoner". Ratsit.se. Retrieved 2011-12-10.

[2] "BLACK HORIZONS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 15, 2023.

[Official_Dissection_Biography-3] Official Dissection Biography

[4] The Past Is Alive CD Info

[5] Storm of The Light's Bane (Reissue) CD Info

[6] "Discogs Entry". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.

[7] "Nifelheim Q&A". Mourningtheancient.com. Retrieved 2011-12-10.

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-'''John Zwetsloot''' is a [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[guitarist]] who previously played with [[black metal]] band [[Dissection (band)|Dissection]].
+'''John Allan Zwetsloot'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/919983148 |title=BLACK HORIZONS |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=November 15, 2023}}</ref> (born 30 January 1974) is a Swedish [[guitarist]] who previously played with [[Black metal|black]]/[[death metal]] band [[Dissection (band)|Dissection]].
-==Dissection Years==
+==Dissection==
+In 1989, Dissection was looking for a final member to make the band a four-piece group. Mattias Johansson, their [[rhythm guitar]]ist at the time, was just a session player and wasn't dedicated to the band. They found Zwetsloot and Dissection was formed, then later went to play their first show in 1991.<ref name="Official Dissection Biography">[https://archive.today/20060507064432/http://www.dissection.nu/biography_pt1.htm Official Dissection Biography]</ref>
+Zwetsloot brought a unique flavor to the band with his knowledge in classical music and theory{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} helped the band form many of its [[dual harmonies]]. He was the [[rhythm guitarist]] while [[Jon Nödtveidt|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,{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} composing three short solo tracks and interludes for the songs.
-In 1989, Dissection was looking for a final member to make the band a four-piece group. [[Mattias Johansson]], their current [[rhythm guitar]]ist 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.<ref name="Official Dissection Biography">[http://www.dissection.nu/biography_pt1.htm Official Dissection Biography]</ref>
+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.<ref>[https://archive.today/20030906133913/http://www.dissection.nu/disc/past.htm The Past Is Alive CD Info]</ref><ref>[https://archive.today/20061106144712/http://www.dissection.nu/disc/stormreissue.htm Storm of The Light's Bane (Reissue) CD Info]</ref> 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.
-==The Somberlain==
+When the band played live shows, or rehearsed to work on the new album, Zwetsloot showed up late or skipped meetings altogether. 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.<ref name="Official Dissection Biography"/>
-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 [[Jon Nödtveidt|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.
+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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/John+Zwetsloot |title=Discogs Entry |publisher=Discogs.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> Nödtveidt and Norman became the primary [[songwriter]]s for the band after Zwetsloot's departure.
-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.<ref>[http://www.dissection.nu/disc/past.htm The Past Is Alive CD Info]</ref><ref>[http://www.dissection.nu/disc/stormreissue.htm Storm of The Light's Bane (Reissue) CD Info]</ref> 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.
+==After Dissection==
-==Post-Somberlain==
+Having left Dissection after The Somberlain, he played for [[Nifelheim]] from 1994 to 1998.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mourningtheancient.com/nifel.htm |title=Nifelheim Q&A |publisher=Mourningtheancient.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref>
+He also started his own band [[Cardinal Sin (band)|Cardinal Sin]] in 1995.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} In typical Zwetsloot fashion,{{citation needed|date=May 2022}} he composed a Classical piece for Cardinal Sin's only EP. The band split in 1996, but returned for sometime in 2003.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}}
-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]].<ref name="Official Dissection Biography"/>
+Zwetsloot was the original lead guitarist of the band [[The Haunted (Swedish band)|The Haunted]] from Aug-Sept 1996.
-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.<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/artist/John+Zwetsloot Discogs Entry]</ref> Nödtveidt and Norman became the primary [[songwriter]]s for the band after Zwetsloot's departure.
+Zwetsloot as ''John John'' on guitar was also in the [[Norway|Norwegian]] band Fuck You All from 2002 to 2009.
-==After Dissection==
-Having left Dissection after The Somberlain, he played for [[Nifelheim]],<ref>[http://www.mourningtheancient.com/nifel.htm Nifelheim Q&A]</ref> and [[The Haunted]] as a session player. He also started his own band, [[Cardinal Sin (band)|Cardinal Sin]] in 1995.<ref>[http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=1351 Encyclopaedia Metallum's Cardinal Sin entry.]</ref> 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'''
+'''Studio releases'''
 *''[[The Somberlain]]'' - (1993)
 *''[[Storm of the Light's Bane]]'' - (1995)
-'''Demos And Bootlegs'''
+'''Demos and bootlegs'''
 *''[[The Grief Prophecy]]'' - (1990) - Demo
-*''[[Into Infinite Obscurity]]'' - (1991) - 7" EP
+*''[[Into Infinite Obscurity]]'' - (1991) - 7-inch EP
 *''Untitled'' - (1992) - Demo
 ===With Cardinal Sin===
-'''Studio Releases'''
+'''Studio releases'''
 *''[[Spiteful Intent]]'' - (1996) - EP
-'''Demos And Bootlegs'''
+'''Demos and bootlegs'''
 *''Promo'' - (1995) - Demo
-== Notes ==
+==Notes==
 {{reflist}}
 {{Dissection}}
+{{Authority control}}
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 [[Category:Black metal musicians]]
+[[Category:1974 births]]
 [[Category:Living people]]
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+[[Category:Dissection (band) members]]
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v t e Dissection
Jon Nödtveidt Set Teitan Tomas Asklund Ole Öhman John Zwetsloot Johan Norman Haakon Forwald
Studio albums	The Somberlain Storm of the Light's Bane Reinkaos
Demos and EPs	Into Infinite Obscurity Where Dead Angels Lie The Past Is Alive (The Early Mischief) Live Legacy Maha Kali