SABATON Parts Ways With Guitarist TOMMY JOHANSSON

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 superb 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 now have been a detailed 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 a detailed 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 is not going to 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 observe his desires. Though we is not going to 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 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 resolution I’ve ever made in my total life.

“As a lot of chances are you’ll know, I do quite a lot of issues outdoors 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 stop taking part in music. I will nonetheless be touring with Majestica and different tasks, however not on the identical degree as Sabaton after all. I’m certain I’ll meet you pretty followers on the street once more sooner or later.

“My brothers in Sabaton and the very best crew on this planet will endlessly be my second household and I’ll miss spending time with all these fantastic individuals. We had a lot enjoyable collectively every single day. I’ve come to be taught a lot about life, about music and about touring that I would not have discovered anyplace 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 the very best to you all and I will see you once more quickly!”