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 substitute for Johansson.

Sabaton‘s assertion is as follows: “After 7 wonderful years within the band, our guitarist, Tommy, has determined to depart Sabaton to pursue his personal path. We want him nothing however one of the best on his journey. We now have been a detailed household and we’ll 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 pal 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 giant coronary heart will at all times stay inside Sabaton, everyone knows that he should observe his goals. Although we won’t get up day by day within the tour bus subsequent to him, we’re positive 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 wonderful years of Heavy Steel, I’ve determined to step down because the guitarist of Sabaton. This has been the toughest resolution I’ve ever made in my whole life.

“As lots of you might know, I do quite a lot of issues exterior 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 stop taking part in music. I am going to nonetheless be touring with Majestica and different initiatives, however not on the identical degree as Sabaton in fact. I’m positive I’ll meet you beautiful followers on the highway once more sooner or later.

“My brothers in Sabaton and one of the best crew on the earth will perpetually 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 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 one of the best to you all and I am going to see you once more quickly!”