Legendary metal band shock fans as member exits after seven years
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
MUSIC fans have been left reeling following one member's shock departure from a legendary metal band.
Supporters of the group are in shock after the drummer downed his sticks and walked away just days before their massive European tour.
Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter
Sign up
5
In Flames has parted ways with its drummer
Credit: Getty
5
Tanner Wayne has quit the band after seven years
Credit: Instagram
In Flames announced the news on the band's social media accounts, telling fans they had "parted ways" with Tanner Wayne.
In a statement released on Instagram, In Flames said: "It is with profound gratitude and and appreciation that we announce our creative decision to part ways with Tanner Wayne.
"His dedication and musicianship over the past several years has left, and will continue to leave, a lasting mark on this band.
"We wish him nothing but the best."
The Swedish band, which was formed 35 years ago, concluded: "We appreciate your support and understanding at this time and hope to see you all on tour this summer."
Tanner, 37, joined In Flames in July 2018 when he replaced drummer Joe Rickard.
The US musician had begun his drumming career in the hardcore punk band Underminded in 2006, but only featured on one album.
He went on to drum for Chiodos and Suicide Silence before his seven-year stint with In Flames.
Tanner's shock exit from the band came just days before they kicked off their European tour in Estonia.
For the next month, the group - consisting of Björn Gelotte, Anders Fridén, Chris Broderick and Liam Wilson - will be performing across central Europe, eventually wrapping up Sweden.
Kneecap perform surprise gig in London hours after rapper Liam O'Hanna, 27, charged with terror offence
But despite Tanner walking away, the shows will go on.
In Flames has already recruited a new drummer who accompanied them on their opening night in Tallin, Estonia, on Monday.
Jon Rice has stepped in for the band's high profile tour and appears to have slotted right in.
Alongside a photo of himself playing on stage, Jon wrote on Instagram: "Show #1 done. Thank you for the warm welcome, Tallinn.
"And thank you to @inflames for having me and trusting me with your tunes."
In Flames was originally formed by guitarist Jesper Strömblad in Gothenburg out of the Swedish death metal scene in 1990.
The lineup has changed multiple times over the past three decades, however vocalist Anders Fridén and guitarist Björn Gelotte have remained consistent since 1995.
5
US drummer Tanner's departure came days before In Flames' European tour
Credit: Instagram
5
The opening night in Estonia still went ahead on Monday
Credit: Getty
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Taylor Swift fans are convinced singer is engaged as star reveals telling sign in lock screen snap with Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift fans were sent into a frenzy on Thursday evening as they speculated the star might finally be engaged after Travis Kelce took to Instagram to share a rare photo dump of the couple's 'offseason adventures' together. Marking the first time the NFL star has featured the pop sensation on his social media, the pair appeared smitten in the series of pictures. However there was one snap in particular that caught fans eyes after they went wild over Travis' lock screen snap of the two of them. Taylor appeared to flaunt her ring finger in the grainy snap as fans speculated over whether Travis has popped the question. They penned: 'travis's lockscreen is she pointing at her hand like she is… engaged ??????'; 'Not to be that person but in his lock screen is she holding up her hand with a ring on her finger'; 'is it an engagement photo???' Others wrote: 'yes.. yes i did zoom into his lockscreen'; 'yes, I did blow up picture number 3 to see a picture of both of them on his iPhone!!!'; 'THE LOCK SCREEN !?' 'Is Taylor Swift engaged to Travis Kelce? Fans are swooning over Travis' lockscreen' 'everyone pointing out his lock screen is a photo of them but i also think hers is too like literally she deserves the world…' Eagle-eyed fans also spotted that Taylor also had a snap of her and Travis as her screensaver as they notice a glimpse of the black and white jumper he wore during their trip to Lake Como together in May 2024. The pair have been together for two years and a source recently told that the couple are 'all in' and her parents are prepared to give their blessing. Meanwhile last month speculation reached a new high after a friend of the couple gave a clue the couple had secretly tied the knot. The couple were on the guest list to celebrate the marriage of Chicago Bears player Cole Kmet and Emily Jarosz. And Kmet's event planner, Ellie Nottoli, shared behind-the-scenes details from the wedding, including a photo of an invitation letter that was addressed to 'Taylor and Travis Kelce.' They penned: 'travis's lockscreen is she pointing at her hand like she is… engaged ??????' Eagle-eyed fans also spotted that Taylor also had a snap of her and Travis as her screensaver as they notice a glimpse of the black and white jumper he wore during their trip to Lake Como together in May 2024 Marking the first time the NFL star has featured the pop sensation on his social media, the pair appeared smitten in the series of pictures The letter, penned in elegant calligraphy, assigned them to 'Table 13' – a potential nod to Swift's lucky number. The Daily Mail reached out to Swift's representatives for comment at the time. The image ignited a frenzy among fans, fuelling speculation that the pair had already exchanged vows. 'TAYLOR AND TRAVIS KELCE?!????? EXCUSE ME,' one fan wrote. 'They got married ?' another one questioned. 'Would be a welcome surprise for them! If true, hope they always share happiness together ❤️'; 'I KNEW IT!!';'This feels like something we shouldn't be seeing.' However, other fans believed the name choice was simply for the 'aesthetic.' 'This is very common for couples (married and unmarried) for weddings. it's the aesthetic.' 'It's not that weird. it's solely for aesthetic purposes.'; 'Technically it should be Travis and Taylor Kelce'; 'That's usually standard for weddings i believe.'
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Horoscope today, July 26, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what's written in the stars for you today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 Money and mindset are in competition as Uranus and the moon clash – so you may find it challenging to get big spending plans over the line. Sit with this and let solutions come to you. Then choose your moment to share. Passion is a journey, but two partners may not always go at the same pace – do remember this. Get all the latest Aries horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions. 3 Your weekly horoscope for Saturday ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 This is a day to embrace deep ambitions – some may be expected but others are a surprise. When you give your mind freedom, it takes you in unexpected directions. Yet you recognise how right these are. Love style may be fun – yet underneath are serious feelings. By tonight you can be finding out more about these. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 Mercury and the moon, stir up family-centred waves – and learning to accept not everyone behaves the way you do can help you weather any storm. So step back from other people's actions and support what you can't stop to create space for your own future. Lucky numbers link to a travel date that is delayed. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 The moon introduces bigger, bolder conversations through your life. At home, you don't need the perfect plan to start a process of change. Your winning strategy is to make everyone feel involved. With friends, changes in a date don't mean it can't work out. Casual love words can hide commitment wishes. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 The friend who always seems to oppose your plans can be your greatest ally. So if you've got something big to say, start the talking. A moon of emotional values suggests home rules need a fast update – but this can benefit everyone involved. Passion thinks big and a couple can both come up with the same brainwave. Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 In a day of striking chart developments, your personality sector shines brightest. If you've felt an obligation to go along with plans or promises you don't rate, this can change. And, this time round, when you need to make a love choice, it happens naturally. Luck places opposite signs in the same team. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 3 The right life goals may start small and slow Credit: Getty ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 Maybe you sense you are emerging from a time of searching. By tonight you can fix on several answers, and pull success towards you. So do be upfront about what you truly want. A list of tasks that seems endless can be halved by the end of the day – if you disable pride and accept offers of assistance. Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 Your personal moon impact can be romantic but also practical – as it pushes you to make changes you may have delayed. Maybe you'll tell a friend of a friend how you really feel – and what you'd like to happen. If you are already in love, be tactful but brave when talking about the future. Luck wears fiery shades. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 Your zone of deepest personal daring wakes up with the moon – and this helps you step around an obstacle that's stopped you before. Self-belief is rising fast and a new set of rules sets authentic ambitions free. In love terms, a lasting bond builds best in quiet surroundings – so try not to mistake noise for sincerity Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 Learning breakthroughs burst out all over your chart. So if you're drawn towards a new study or activity field, try to follow. You are ready to surprise everyone and yourself. Your chart of responsibility links strongly to romance. If you are hiding something important from a partner, this can change. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 3 Jupiter carries a prize promise for a team made up of different generations Credit: Supplied ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 A super-sexy moon stirs something inside you – and passion is the winner. A couple can reconnect on a deeper level of trust and lust, and a new bond you may have given up on can return to your inbox. Mercury may supply words to express where you think a family plan should go next, but only you can say them Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 You're ready to reassess connections and contracts on every level – and this time don't hold back from awarding yourself a bigger slice of love, cash or opportunity. As the moon and Venus link up, two very different romantic options can be on offer. Let your sensitive Pisces heart make the ultimate choice. Get all the latest Pisces horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star slams ‘manipulative' TV industry after quitting fame for OnlyFans – and reveals family member's jibe
Keep scrolling to see what the star had to say star swipe Strictly star slams 'manipulative' TV industry after quitting fame for OnlyFans – and reveals family member's jibe A FORMER Strictly star has branded the TV industry as 'manipulative' after quitting fame for OnlyFans. John Whaite rose to fame after winning The Great British Bake Off in 2012. 4 TV star John Whaite has competed in Strictly and Great British Bake Off Credit: PA 4 He danced with Johannes Radebe on Strictly Credit: PA 4 The star returned to OnlyFans earlier this year Credit: Instagram The 36-year-old later competed on Strictly Come Dancing, finishing as runner-up behind Rose Ayling-Ellis. Speaking to Gay Times Magazine, John opened up about his experiences in the TV industry. The baker and presenter said: "I think the deeper conversation here is about welfare generally within the TV industry. I think that is still very much an elusive beast. "As soon as Strictly finishes, it's like, get out the hotel, get out the flat, go home, but that is a life- altering event for the individual who's been subject to the headlines, often at the hand of these shows, because these shows sometimes feed stories to the media. "TV is manipulative and it's a distortion of truth, there's always an ulterior motive. "People aren't being fed the unadulterated, objective truth. And I certainly don't subscribe to that." Continuing, John recounted how he was "around 23" during his time on Bake Off. He recalled thinking his "existence hinged on being successful in television." John added: "But I think when you go through all these different permutations of your life, you start to realise that the b******t just does not matter. "What actually matters is your health, your sanity, your loved ones, your family, be it biological or chosen." Strictly and OnlyFans star John Whaite opens up on health struggle, saying 'it makes life almost unbearable' Elsewhere in the interview, John revealed a family member had called him "disgusting" due to his OnlyFans content. The Sun previously revealed how he made a return to the platform earlier this year. The star had been posting a series of very explicit videos and images for his legion of subscribers on the adult-only website. Sources close to the star – who was paired with Johannes Radebe on Strictly - said: 'John has been telling friends he feels really empowered by posting what he wants. 'He's in amazing shape and is proud of how far he has come. 'He's says it really has nothing to do with money and it's not about helping fund his bakery business. 'John doesn't care what anyone else thinks. "He's really happy with the content he is creating.'
