Metal News for January 20, 2024
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2 news articles posted on this day.
Sabaton Splits With Guitarist
Swedish power metal band Sabaton has announced that they have parted company with guitarist Tommy Johansson. A message from the band reads as follows:
"After 7 amazing years in the band, our guitarist, Tommy, has decided to leave Sabaton to pursue his own path. We wish him nothing but the best on his journey. We have been a close family and we will continue to support him in the adventures that await him in the future.
"Tommy joined the band in 2016 but he has been a close friend of Sabaton ever since our first meeting at the end of a concert in 2005. As a valued member of the band, he has contributed to countless immortal memories.
Tommy’s departure from Sabaton will not be effective immediately. He will stay on to ensure that all goes smoothly with the handover to our next guitarist.
"While a small part of his large heart will always remain within Sabaton, we all know that he must follow his dreams.
Even though we will not wake up daily in the tour bus next to him, we are sure that our paths will cross again many times in the future, both on and off the stage.
"Fly on your wings and strings brother!
"Pär, Chris, Hannes and Joakim" More...
Organectomy Premiere New Single & Music Video
Death metal band Organectomy from New Zealand has released a new single and msuic video titled "Tracheal Hanging," available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below.
Vocalist Alex Paul shared his thoughts on the track: More...
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