M.ILL.ION Joined By PAUL DI'ANNO's Guitarist

M.ILL.ION Joined By PAUL DI'ANNO's Guitarist

Swedish melodic rockers M.ILL.ION, who released their sixth studio album, Thrill Of The Chase, on May 23rd via Metal Heaven, have issued the following band update:

M.ILL.ION have parted ways with guitarist Jonas Hermansson.

"We thank Jonas for many good memories and great guitar playing, but we have different agendas these days and it's simply time to move on. We wish him all the best, Jonas will always be a brother."

Newly recruited is guitarist extraordinarie Staffan Österlind (pictured) from original IRON MAIDEN singer PAUL DI'ANNO's band. Staffan also is "Jimmy Page" in Scandinavia's finest LED ZEPPELIN tribute band.

The band says: "We've been auditioning aspiring recommendations the last couple of weeks and Staffan really stood out as a very competent, great vibe guitarist with rock 'n roll charisma. The energy level immediately got high and above all, we had fun! He's toured the world and played the big stages so he knows what it's all about. Staffan will join for the upcoming tourdates and then we'll take it from there. We're all really looking forward to rocking together!"

More on the band at their MySpace page.

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