Swedish band In Flames has announced the departure of drummer Tanner Wayne. Wayne, known for his previous work with Underminded, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and Chiodos, joined In Flames in 2018, stepping in after Joe Rickard left the band.
In Flames released a statement today via social media: “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. We appreciate your support and understanding at this time and hope to see you all on tour this summer.”
A replacement for Wayne has not yet been announced. Wayne made his live debut with In Flames on July 4, 2018, in Brno, Czech Republic.
In Flames continues to tour in support of their latest album, Foregone, released in February 2023 via Nuclear Blast. According to a press release, the album “combines the greatest aggressive, metallic, and melodic strengths of their landmark records with the seasoned songwriting of their postmodern era.”
Foregone marked the second In Flames album to feature bassist Bryce Paul and Tanner Wayne. It was the first with former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick and the third with Grammy-winning producer Howard Benson. Mike Plotnikoff engineered the album at Benson’s West Valley Recording Studios, and Joe Rickard, who drummed for In Flames from 2016 to 2019, handled the mixing.
In Flames 2025 Tour Dates:
- Jun. 2, 2025 – Noblessneri valukoda, Tallinn, Estonia (with Jinjer, Unprocessed)
- Jun. 3, 2025 – Compensa Concert Hall, Vilnius, Lithuania (with Jinjer, Unprocessed)
- Jun. 4-7, 2025 – Mystic Festival 2025, Gdańsk, Poland
- Jun. 6-8, 2025 – Rock am Ring 2025, Nürburg, Germany
- Jun. 6-8, 2025 – Rock im Park 2025, Nürnberg, Germany
- Jun. 7-8, 2025 – South of Heaven Open Air 2025, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Jun. 10, 2025 – Ljubljana, Slovenia (with Heaven Shall Burn, Jinjer, Paleface Swiss, Sylosis)
- Jun. 11, 2025 – Kufstein Festung, Kufstein, Austria (with Heaven Shall Burn)
- Jun. 12-15, 2025 – Nova Rock 2025, Nickelsdorf, Austria
- Jun. 13, 2025 – Rock for People 2025, Hradec Králové 7, Czechia
- Jun. 15, 2025 – Arena Alpe Adria, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy (with Lacuna Coil)
- Jun. 17, 2025 – Le Bikini, Ramonville-st-agne, France (with Orbit Culture)
- Jun. 18-21, 2025 – Copenhell Festival 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Jun. 18, 2025 – Transbordeur, Villeurbanne, France (with Orbit Culture)
- Jun. 19-22, 2025 – Graspop Metal Meeting 2025, Dessel, Belgium
- Jun. 20, 2025 – Haus Auensee, Leipzig, Germany (with Orbit Culture, Sylosis)
- Jun. 22, 2025 – Graspop Metal Meeting 2025, Dessel, Belgium (with Heaven Shall Burn, Judas Priest, Till Lindemann)
- Jun. 24, 2025 – Harpa, Reykjavik, Iceland
- Jun. 26-29, 2025 – Rock Imperium Festival 2025, Cartagena, Spain
- Jun. 26-28, 2025 – Provinssi 2025, Seinäjoki, Finland
- Jun. 27-29, 2025 – Tuska Festival 2025, Helsinki, Finland (with Apocalyptica, Whitechapel, Nothing More, Tarja Turunen, Polaris, Insomnium, Korpiklaani, Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Powerwolf, Thrown, Marko Hietala, Charlotte Wessels, Bokassa, Tuska, Lorna Shore, Electric Callboy, Bad Wolves, Orbit Culture, Kim Dracula, Bambie Thug, Eihwar)
- Jul. 2, 2025 – Motala Lokverkstad, Motala, Sweden
- Jul. 3, 2025 – Naturscen Skuleberget, Docksta, Sweden (with Imminence)
- Jul. 3-5, 2025 – Alive Festival Borlänge City 2025, Borlänge, Sweden
- Jul. 5, 2025 – Folkets Park, Huskvarna, Sweden (with Imminence)
- Jul. 7, 2025 – Festival d’été de Québec 2025, Québec, Québec
