In Flames are now the latest band to let go of their drummer
In Flames have parted ways with the drummer, making them the latest band to do so in recent times.
The Swedish heavy metal band took to social media yesterday (May 27) to announce the news, writing: “It is with profound gratitude 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.”
They have yet to announce a replacement, and are due to embark on European festival run next week, that will include shows at Rock Am Ring, South Of Heaven, Novarock, Rock For People, Copenhell, Graspop Metal Meeting and more.
Tanner Wayne joined In Flames in 2018. He has featured on two of the band’s records; 2019’s ‘I, The Mask’ and 2023’s ‘Foregone’.
In Flames are now the latest band to part ways with their drummers, or reform with new drummers in recent times. Back in April, it was reported that The Who had parted ways with longtime drummer Zak Starkey. Starkey would go on to respond to the reports of his firing, seemingly confirming his departure.
The Who‘s Pete Townshend would then publicly decry Starkey’s statement, saying that he was still in the band. Just weeks later, The Who announced a farewell tour without Starkey, saying that “the time has come for a change”, cementing that he was no long part of the band.
Last week, Starkey hit out at The Who for asking him to “lie” about quitting following his abrupt exit from the band: “I was fired two weeks after reinstatement and asked to make a statement saying I had quit the who to pursue my other musical [endeavours],” he wrote. “This would be a lie.” He has since clarified that Roger Daltrey told him he was “retired” and not “fired” from The Who.
Starkey is also involved in another major shake-up, as Oasis prepare for their reunion tour this July. Starkey was a touring member of Oasis from Alan White’s departure in 2004 up until his own exit in 2008. During that time, he played on ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ (2005) and ‘Dig Out Your Soul’ (2008).
In March, NME revealed the details of who will make up the full line-up for the Oasis reunion shows, confirming that it will be Joey Waronker behind the drumkit. He played in the backing band for Liam Gallagher and John Squire’s tour last year and is known for his work with Beck, R.E.M. and Elliott Smith.
Starkey has since shared his disappointment at not being asked to be part of the Oasis Live ‘25 tour, confirming his absence from their comeback gigs. During an appearance on BBC Breakfast, he said he was “gutted”, adding: “I texted them and said, ‘Why am I not in it?’.” He also added that he understands why the Gallagher brothers went with Waronker, going on to call Oasis the “greatest rock and roll band of my generation.”
In another drummer-related sacking, it was announced earlier this month that Josh Freese had been let go as the Foo Fighters’ drummer, with Freese saying he was “shocked” and “disappointed”. Freese joined the Foos as their touring drummer in 2023 following the sudden passing of their drummer Taylor Hawkins in March 2022.
He later jokingly shared 10 possible reasons why he was “booted” from the band, including whistling “‘My Hero’ for a week solid on tour” and “starting every rehearsal with a 20 minute cowbell sound bath”. His replacement has yet to be announced.
Back in March, Guns N’ Roses announced an “amicable” split with long-term drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years. They later replaced him with AWOLNATION’s Isaac Carpenter and have since played their first shows with their new drummer.
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