Swedish band Amaranthe performed for the first time with guest vocalist Samy Elbanna , from Lost Society , since the departure of Henrik “GG6” Englund Wilhelmson , who had been with the band for nine years. The performance took place on the 10th at the Sweden Rock Festival.
GG6, as he is known by fans, announced his departure from the band on June 8th in an Instagram post. He wrote: “After two years at home because of the coronavirus, something hit me. I loved being at home with my family and started dreaming about doing something else. Something more important and also so I wouldn't spend any more time away from my children.”
“For many reasons, I also slowly stopped enjoying life on the road with Amaranthe. It became more of a job and something I pushed myself to do. It’s not like the days when I was having serious fun all the time!” The musician concluded by thanking the fans and wishing the group “happiness, love and good luck.”
It is not yet known who will replace him. For now, the band is relying on guests, such as Samy. See below the video of the performance with the vocalist and then check out GG6's full statement.
Amaranthe's last studio album, Manifest , was released in 2020. HELIX , originally from 2018 last year with alternative versions.
