Hey, remember when we ran a story about Amon Amarth considering adding ex-October Tide drummer Jocke Wallgren to its lineup permanently? Well, that turned out to be 100% accurate. Wallgren has been filling in with the band live since original drummer Fredrik Andersson's departure in 2015, though he didn't perform on Amon Amarth's 2016 album Jomsviking. That was all Cut Up drummer Tobias Gustafsson.
Here's what Wallgren and Amon Amarth had to say via a post on Amon Amarth's Facebook.
The Gods smile on Jocke Wallgren today.
Amon Amarth is pleased to announce that Jocke Wallgren is the new permanent band drummer. Jocke has been playing with Amon Amarth for all shows on the current “Jomsviking” world tour.
Amon Amarth comments, “We are happy to have Jocke with us as a permanent band member. He has done a great job for us on the current world tour, bringing excellent drumming with a positive attitude and great personality, something that will definitely benefit Amon Amarth for years to come.”
Says Jocke, "I'm super excited to jump aboard the unstoppable Amon Amarth longship! My predecessors have inspired me greatly throughout the years and I will do my best to honor the legacy that is Amon Amarth.”
Congrats Jocke!!!
Congrats indeed Jocke, and best of luck!
