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 outdoors 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 the very best on his journey. We’ve got been an in depth household and we are going to proceed to help 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 reminiscences. 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 massive coronary heart will all the time stay inside Sabaton, everyone knows that he should comply with his desires. Despite the fact that we won’t get up day by day within the tour bus subsequent to him, we’re certain that our paths will cross once more many instances sooner or later, each on and off the stage. Fly in your wings and strings brother!”
Johansson acknowledged: “My pricey buddies! After 7 superb years of Heavy Steel, I’ve determined to step down because the guitarist of Sabaton. This has been the toughest choice I’ve ever made in my complete life.
“As lots of you could know, I do a variety of issues outdoors of Sabaton. I play with one other band, carry out with numerous artists, and have a profession as a singer that I’ve put apart for years to concentrate on 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 beautiful Sabaton supporters on the upcoming excursions with the band.
“I’ll by no means give up enjoying music. I will 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 beautiful followers on the highway once more sooner or later.
“My brothers in Sabaton and the very best crew on the earth will without end be my second household and I’ll miss spending time with all these great folks. We had a lot enjoyable collectively on daily basis. I’ve come to study a lot about life, about music and about touring that I would not have discovered wherever else.
“A large thanks to all you beautiful Sabaton followers for accepting me as the brand new guitarist in 2016. I’m sure you’ll settle for the one that takes over after me. All the very best to you all and I will see you once more quickly!”
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