It’s sad to hear when a member of such an influential band says that he ‘has lost his passion for music’, but alas that is the case.

Martin Henriksson has been behind the axe of Gothenburg metallers Dark Tranquility for 26 years, but has unfortunately called his time with the band as he’s just got no commitment to the band he founded.

He left s statement to be distributed on the band’s Facebook page;

Dear Dark Tranquillity fans,

I recently quit the band. I feel I have lost the passion for playing music, and Dark Tranquillity deserves to have members that are 100% committed to the art. Therefore I decided it’s in everyone’s best interest to step aside and leave the band with the best possible ability to grow and get even stronger. I’ve had 26 years filled with wonderful memories and we made a lot of great music together, and for that I’m forever grateful. Thanks to all the fans, crew and other people involved that supported Dark Tranquillity through the years!

Dark Tranquility have vowed to continue with a new album expected later this year, but it’s never the same without that original line-up!