CHRISTOPHER AMOTT Quits DARK TRANQUILLITY

Dark Tranquillity is again all the way down to a 5 piece after guitarist Christopher Amott has give up the band. Amott joined Dark Tranquillity in 2020 and contributed guitars to their most up-to-date file Second. Amott mentioned there is no such thing as a unhealthy blood between himself and Dark Tranquillity, and that he has different initiatives arising. As of proper now, Johan Reinholdz is the one guitarist in Dark Tranquillity.

“Hello everybody. I’ve made the choice to go away Dark Tranquillity,” wrote Amott. “There is not any unhealthy blood in any respect, but it surely’s time for me to focus on some new music that I am very happy with! I would prefer to thank the fellows (and the followers!) for all of the years of nice gigs, and I want them the very best. I will see you all someday quickly!”

Dark Tranquillity has additionally commented on Amott‘s departure, saying they’ve recruited Joey Concepcion (ex-The Absence, ex-Armageddon, ex-Sanctuary) for quick touring duties.

“We’re unhappy to announce that Chris Amott is leaving the band to pursue his personal musical path,” wrote Dark Tranquillity of Amott‘s departure. “It has been an honor and a pleasure to play with him and we’re parting amicably.

“To fill in for him within the close to future we could have the superior shredder Joey Concepcion becoming a member of us for the remainder of the summer time. Our mission stays the identical – to discover this melancholy that neighbours to rage. A path cast by all members of Dark Tranquillity – previous and current. There could also be some new faces on stage however in our prolonged household, a lot is similar. Niklas Sundin remains to be setting our visible tonality and Martin Henriksson remains to be our supervisor. Our subsequent activity will likely be to file our thirteenth album this fall. We’re tremendous excited concerning the materials and may’t wait to deliver it to you. See much less”