With 2010 already being an industrious year for Swedish metallers ENGEL, with the release of their second album Threnody launched first in Japan and soon to make its European debut, the band have announced a new addition to their lineup with Jimmy Olausson now seated firmly behind the drum kit as a permanent member.

The departure of former drummer Daniel Mojjo Moilanen has been that of an amicable one and Engel wish him well for the future and thank him for his invaluable contribution over the last years.

Despite his young age Jimmy has already established himself as an outstanding musician most notably for his work with his former band, Gothenburg-based MARIONETTE, and is highly regarded as being one of the premier new talents to arrive on the Swedish metal scene.

Olausson has been playing drums from the age of 5 and from that first moment was immediately hooked and there was really nothing that could stop or curb his interest in drums with the experience being so memorable.

A statement from Engel reads: “It is always difficult for any band when someone leaves and of course it is always difficult to find an ideal replacement but in this instance we are extremely honoured to have found Jimmy not just for his ability as an outstanding drummer but with an outstanding personality to match. His contribution to Engel already has been immense and refreshing as he brings something new and exciting behind the kit which was exactly what we have been looking for!

Change will always be part of any bands growth and development but as always we are looking to the future and the continued success of Engel and with Jimmy Olausson we are more than confident that he is perfect in this role.

It is already a pleasure to have him in our ranks!”

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