Sabaton and guitarist Tommy Johansson have parted methods. Johansson performed for Sabaton between 2016 and current day, and is leaving the band to pursue his musical profession exterior the band. Sabaton has not but named a alternative for Johansson.
Sabaton‘s assertion is as follows: “After 7 wonderful years within the band, our guitarist, Tommy, has determined to go away Sabaton to pursue his personal path. We want him nothing however one of the best on his journey. Now we have been an in depth household and we are going to proceed to assist him within the adventures that await him sooner or later.
“Tommy joined the band in 2016 however he has been an in depth buddy of Sabaton ever since our first assembly on the finish of a live performance in 2005. As a valued member of the band, he has contributed to numerous immortal recollections. Tommy’s departure from Sabaton won’t be efficient instantly. He’ll keep on to make sure that all goes easily with the handover to our subsequent guitarist.
“Whereas a small a part of his giant coronary heart will all the time stay inside Sabaton, everyone knows that he should comply with his goals. Despite the fact that we won’t get up every day within the tour bus subsequent to him, we’re certain that our paths will cross once more many occasions sooner or later, each on and off the stage. Fly in your wings and strings brother!”
Johansson said: “My expensive pals! After 7 superb years of Heavy Metallic, I’ve determined to step down because the guitarist of Sabaton. This has been the toughest determination I’ve ever made in my whole life.
“As lots of it’s possible you’ll know, I do plenty of issues exterior of Sabaton. I play with one other band, carry out with varied artists, and have a profession as a singer that I’ve put apart for years to give attention to Sabaton. After doing this for seven years, I really feel it is time to begin following my coronary heart. This implies I’ll now not tour with my brothers in Sabaton and won’t meet all you pretty Sabaton supporters on the upcoming excursions with the band.
“I’ll by no means give up enjoying music. I am going to nonetheless be touring with Majestica and different tasks, however not on the identical stage as Sabaton after all. I’m certain I’ll meet you pretty followers on the highway once more sooner or later.
“My brothers in Sabaton and one of the best crew on this planet will eternally be my second household and I’ll miss spending time with all these great folks. We had a lot enjoyable collectively daily. I’ve come to study a lot about life, about music and about touring that I would not have realized wherever else.
“A large thanks to all you pretty Sabaton followers for accepting me as the brand new guitarist in 2016. I’m sure you’ll settle for the one who takes over after me. All one of the best to you all and I am going to see you once more quickly!”
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