christopher amottdark tranquillity
06:01 Monday, 24 July 2023
On July 22nd, Swedish guitarist Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Armageddon) posted the following notice on social media:
"Hi everyone. I've made the decision to leave Dark Tranquillity. There's no bad blood at all, but it's time for me to concentrate on some new music that I'm very proud of! I'd like to thank the guys (and the fans!) for all the years of great gigs, and I wish them the absolute best. I'll see you all sometime soon!"
Christopher Amott joined Dark Tranquillity as a touring guitarist in 2017; in 2020 he became a full-time member.
Dark Tranquillity has since issued their own statement on the matter:
"We are sad to announce that Chris Amott is leaving the band to pursue his own musical path. It has been an honor and a pleasure to play with him and we are parting amicably.
To fill in for him in the near future we will have the awesome shredder Joey Concepcion joining us for the rest of the summer.
Our mission stays the same - to explore this melancholy that neighbours to rage. A path forged by all members of Dark Tranquillity - past and present. There may be some new faces on stage but in our extended family, much is the same. Niklas Sundin is still setting our visual tonality and Martin Henriksson is still our manager.
Our next task will be to record our 13th album this fall. We are super excited about the material and can’t wait to bring it to you."
Dark Tranquillity's next show is August 26th at Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2023 in Pindelo Dos Milagres, Portugal.
