Johanna left..

[Annie]

Johanna has decided to leave the band. Here is her statement:

Hi everybody. Unfortunately I have some bad news for you, I have decided to leave the band. The reason for this is that I have lost the commitment and ambition that it takes to drive a band forwards and me staying would only result in keeping the other guys back. I will definitely not give up singing, so you can still count on seeing me around in other contexts. I’ve had a great time with Amaran, many wonderful memories, in particular all you people out there who have supported us, sent us e-mails, been there at our gigs. I’d like to say a big thank you to you guys .. and also to the other members of Amaran, I’m sure they’ll make something good out of this situation as well.
Love// Johanna DePierre

We understand and respect Johannas decision and wish her good luck in the future.
This will of course effect Amarans future and at the moment we cannot tell what the outcome will be. One thing is certain though; Robin, Ronnie, Gunnar and Niklas will continue to play together and work on our new material. We cannot say how the vocals will be like or if we can continue under the name Amaran. Future will tell and we will keep you updated.
/Robin and Ronnie

so what now?

 

[LillaFetknoppen]

What can I say…

The road has been really bumpy for Amaran for a long time now. Here we are standing with a flat tire. We know it ain’t gonna be easy to find a simular tire to fit that rim.
It might be better to find a different kind of tyre and replace the rim as well to make sure we can make it on roads that we have not seen yet.
Ronnie has written a bunch of great songs. They are actually more than great. Of course there is a difference in the new songs comparing to the old ones that Kari wrote. Replacing Johanna will make an even greater change so maybe it is time to replace the registration plates from Amaran to something else…
Right now we cannot say what it’s gonna be. We’re trying to headhunt someone that will fit the band more than great, and that might take some time.

That is all I can say for now.

Best regards,

The little fat guy behind the drums

 

[SanderThomas]

This is terrible news I love her voice and I guess I'm really going to miss that... I hope Amaran will come up with a good replacement (and that Johanna will move to Holland and come sing for me )

anyway, thanks Johanna and good luck Amaran.. The road's really been bumpy for you guys

 

[Sinderella]

!!!

I wanna move to Sweden.

 

[SanderThomas]

Want to trade Johanna for Sinderella? Sounds like a fair trade

 

[VEHEMENCE]

Ah that sucks, it takes alot of hardwork indeed! More touring than anything.