Cambios en la formación de Hammerfall

HAMMERFALL anuncio hace unos días que Anders Johansson ha 

decidido dejar la banda, después de 15 años como baterista.

 El reemplazo elegido es David Wallin (en la foto), ex- baterísta 

de los suecos PAIN .

Dentro del mismo comunicado, Hammerfall también anuncia que 
Fredik Larsson (bajista) espera a su segundo hijo aproximadamente 
para Diciembre. Eso significa que estará de baja maternal hasta Marzo.

 Durante ese tiempo, su puesto será cubierto por un antiguo 
miembro de la banda, Stefan Elmgren.

Aquí teneís el comunicado íntegro publicado por Hammerfall:

“Life in a heavy metal band is indeed filled with twists and turns,

 highs and lows, ups and downs. On Monday, we rolled out our 

own whiskey, Legacy Of Kings. Today is a shocking and monumental 

day for all, HAMMERFALL members and fans alike: Anders 

Johansson has decided to leave the band, after 15 years as

 the drummer. Brought on by increasing musical differences, as

 well as a career in the music industry that spans almost four decades, 

he has come to the conclusion that enough is enough.

But fear not, we have already formulated a plan to get us through

 this even stronger. As a replacement we have found a most excellent

 drummer in David Wallin, who most notably has been beating the 

skins in the Swedish industrial force PAIN. David will fill the void left

 by “The Swedish Tank” with his youthful intensity and fantastic 

musicianship during the upcoming tour. We wish Anders all the best 

in his future endeavors and hope that 15 years can’t be 

erased that easily.

Also, bassist Fredrik Larsson will have his second child in December, 

and is therefore on parental leave through March. But we think you

 will like the choice to fill his shoes. For anyone who is the

 least bit familiar with HAMMERFALL, this one needs no introduction:

 handling the 4-string duty in Fredrik’s absence, none other than 

former guitar player Stefan Elmgren has agreed to make a 

triumphant return to the band! Yet another reason not to miss 

catching us live on the upcoming tours, this will be a very 

unique constellation.

So it is with mixed emotions we say goodbye to an old friend and 

welcome an even older one back into the fold. The Swedish Templars 

of Steel cannot and will not be subdued, we will carry on heeding 

the call as long as the crimson thunder still is flowing in our veins. 

It is not the end of anything, it’s the dawn of a new era. 

And we welcome it with our hammers high!”