MANTICORA Recruit Guitarist Stefan Johansson
January 17th, 2014
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Copenhagen, Denmark-based metal group Manticora recruited guitarist Stefan Johansson, revealing this development on January 17th, 2014.
Manticora issued the following statement: “Stefan is not all new to the band, as he did tour with us nine years ago, on the European tour with Angra. He also joined us for festival shows in both USA and Romania at that time. Stefan is a shredder in the vein of Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) and John Petrucci (Dream Theater, and he is an overall positive and genuine guy, who will bring some good spirit into the band.”
Manticora guitarist Kristian Larsen, meanwhile, shared the following words: “I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Stefan some nine years ago, and we did have a great time. He knows his way around that fretboard, and he is at the same time quite tight and aggressive in his approach to the rhythm parts. This is a must for me, as we have a lot of parts in our music, which demand two tight rhythm guitarists.”
And as well, Stefan Johansson released the following: “I don’t have much to say other than thanks to the guys for giving me the chance to step into this awesome band. Manticora is a legendary band, having released seven amazing albums and having toured so many times. It was quite a ride, back in 2005 (debuting in front of 1200 screaming fans in Milano — my first show EVER!), and I hope this ride will be even more fun. I’m here to stay for good this time around.”
Guitarist Martin Arendal parted ways with Manticora following a 12-year tenure, his departure having been disclosed on July 30th, 2013.
