Bei den schwedischen Traditionalisten HAMMERFALL dreht sich das Besetzungskarussell: Bassist Magnus Rosén ist ausgestiegen, um sich eigenen Projekten zu widmen. Die Suche nach dem Nachfolger sei bereits angelaufen und geplante Touraktivitäten nicht gefährdet, teilte die Band mit. Das offizielle Statement: "Bass player Magnus Rosén has elected to step down from HammerFall to be able to focus on his own projects. While it is surprising, it´s not a total shock to us since he has seemed to be unhappy with the situation in the band and on tour for quite a while. We wish him all the best with his future endeavors and turn our attention to the future, immediate and distant. This will change nothing for us as far as booked gigs and other planned activities are concerned. Rest assured, HammerFall will continue blazing its trail just like before. The process of selecting the right replacement both musically and personally is already set in motion, and we will announce it as soon as a decision is made." http://www.hammerfall.net/