Sabaton - Part Ways With Guitarist Tommy Johansson
Power metal institution Sabaton have announced that they have parted company with guitarist Tommy Johansson after seven years. Statements from both, the band and Tommy, can be read below.
Sabaton commented: "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!"
A message from Tommy: "My dear friends! After 7 glorious years of Heavy Metal, I have decided to step down as the guitarist of Sabaton. This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my entire life. As many of you may know, I do a lot of things outside of Sabaton. I play with another band, perform with various artists, and have a career as a singer that I’ve put aside for years to focus on Sabaton. After doing this for seven years, I feel it’s time to start following my heart.
"This means I will no longer tour with my brothers in Sabaton and will not meet all you lovely Sabaton supporters on the upcoming tours with the band. I will never quit playing music. I’ll still be touring with Majestica and other projects, but not on the same level as Sabaton of course. I am sure I will meet you lovely fans on the road again in the future.
"My brothers in Sabaton and the best crew in the world will forever be my second family and I will miss spending time with all these wonderful people. We had so much fun together every day. I’ve come to learn so much about life, about music and about touring that I wouldn’t have learned anywhere else.
"A massive thank you to all you lovely Sabaton fans for accepting me as the new guitarist in 2016. I am certain you will accept the person who takes over after me. All the best to you all and I’ll see you again soon!"
Sabaton commented: "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!"
A message from Tommy: "My dear friends! After 7 glorious years of Heavy Metal, I have decided to step down as the guitarist of Sabaton. This has been the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my entire life. As many of you may know, I do a lot of things outside of Sabaton. I play with another band, perform with various artists, and have a career as a singer that I’ve put aside for years to focus on Sabaton. After doing this for seven years, I feel it’s time to start following my heart.
"This means I will no longer tour with my brothers in Sabaton and will not meet all you lovely Sabaton supporters on the upcoming tours with the band. I will never quit playing music. I’ll still be touring with Majestica and other projects, but not on the same level as Sabaton of course. I am sure I will meet you lovely fans on the road again in the future.
"My brothers in Sabaton and the best crew in the world will forever be my second family and I will miss spending time with all these wonderful people. We had so much fun together every day. I’ve come to learn so much about life, about music and about touring that I wouldn’t have learned anywhere else.
"A massive thank you to all you lovely Sabaton fans for accepting me as the new guitarist in 2016. I am certain you will accept the person who takes over after me. All the best to you all and I’ll see you again soon!"
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| DarkWingedSoul Posts: 1185  |
As a huge Tommy fan, i am happy about the news, hope he will focus on own music more from now on.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 61031  |
He simply might want run his own race, drive his one care. Better old rusty Volvo what you own as modern Tesla who owns by you father in law. He can be big, he can live from the music, seems he wants be own boss, not follow Pär or Jocke.
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| A Real Mönkey Posts: 871  |
Id want to jump off that sinking Sabaton ship too. Honestly the only interesting thing they’re doing nowadays is that history series on YouTube.
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662  |
Tommy lead-singing "Swedish Pagans" was one of the highligts of Sabaton gigs for me so far. On the other hand this brings Majestica's first covid-postponed and then cancelled due to Sabaton schedule clash concert closer to happening. So, Tommy, best of luck and hope to see you soon in Prague 
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| Taravilyaion Posts: 173  |
Written by A Real Mönkey on 22.01.2024 at 18:43 I don't agree with the 'sinking ship' part. In my opinion they have only got better in the last couple of years, especially with songs such as "Race to the Sea", "Livgardet/The Royal Guard" & "Christmas Truce". As where they were pretty meh during the early years (Fist for Fight, Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus, Metalizer).
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662 |
Written by Taravilyaion on 24.01.2024 at 10:20 I like Sabaton and I enjoy the songs you mentioned, but seriously, they aren't getting better musically for a good few years. Their current songs are repetetive and predictable. Their peak was Carolus Rex and I doubt they'd ever do anything better. However, their shows are getting more and more fun, and their role in "learning history through coolness" for the young generation is invaluable. I seriously doubt this ship is gonna sunk anytime soon. But being in Sabaton also means being "that guy with a guitar" in the Joakim's shadow. And since Tommy has potential to be a successful frontman of his own, I think I understand his move (or maybe I am completely wrong abot the reasons behind  )
---- My rest seems now calm and deep Finally I got my dead man sleep
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| 24emd Theory Snob Posts: 930  |
Written by Taravilyaion on 24.01.2024 at 10:20 I somewhat agree with this as I don't really care for their early stuff outside of a few songs, though The Great War is pretty good overall.
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