Peter Wichers
- January 5, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
Peter Wichers Biography
| Name | Peter Wichers |
| Birthday | Feb 8 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | Sweden |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Peter Wichers is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on February 8, 1979 in Sweden, Sweden. Guitarist and founding member of the Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork.
His and Soilwork’s sound was influenced by Phil Anselmo and Pantera.
September 18, 2008, it was announced that Wichers had rejoined Soilwork in his previous role. Having joined the band again, Wichers accompanied Soilwork on their European tour in late 2008 and the American tour in early 2009. Once the tour was finished, the band wrote and recorded The Panic Broadcast album. On June 25, 2012 it was announced that Wichers left the band for the second time, due to creative differences. Peter’s official statement posted on the band’s Facebook page is as follows:
After his first split from Soilwork, Wichers moved from Los Angeles, California to Nashville, Tennessee where he worked as a producer and songwriter. Wichers currently lives in North Carolina with his wife, Sara Wichers (who is from North Carolina) with the couple’s son. Wichers met Sara in Spain while touring for Soilwork. Peter works for Jackson Guitars since 2015.
His wife Sara Wichers is a producer and songwriter.
Peter Wichers Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Peter Wichers is one of the richest Guitarist from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Wichers 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He grew up around Angelholm, Sweden.
Soilwork had to call of their tour with Symphony X because Wichers got a herniated disk in his back, and the band eventually had to replace him.
Peter Wichers is best known as one of the founding members of Swedish melodic death metal band, Soilwork. From 1995 until late 2005, when he announced his departure from the band, he was the lead guitarist and songwriter, especially on their Stabbing the Drama album.,
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Who is Peter Wichers Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Peter Wichers celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.
Top Facts about Peter Wichers
- Peter Wichers is a Swedish guitarist and producer.
- He co-founded the band Soilwork in 1995.
- Wichers left Soilwork in 2005 to focus on producing.
- He has produced albums for bands such as Nevermore and Warrel Dane.
- In 2010, he rejoined Soilwork but left again in 2012.
- Wichers has also worked as a songwriter for other artists.
- He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2009 for his work on Nevermore’s “The Obsidian Conspiracy.”
- Wichers is known for his technical guitar playing style.
- He has collaborated with many notable musicians throughout his career.
- Wichers currently runs his own recording studio, The Panic Room, in Skövde, Sweden.