Slovak metal masters Malokarpatan announced that drummer Miroslav will take a break from playing, and Axel Johansson from Sweden steps in as his replacement.

The band's statement about line up changes: ''As you might've noticed, things have been slow in the Malokarpatan camp over the last year or two. There were various reasons for that, but we never stopped being active creatively. Our drummer Miroslav has decided to take a long break from active playing and we wish him the best in his other activities, being thankful for the amazing work he did for us over the years.

"The wheels have to keep on turning, so please welcome our new drummer and longtime friend Axel Johansson from Sweden, whom you might know from many other bands such as Initiation, Chevalier, Flamekeeper or Brash. We are already working with him on a new song that should be released as a split with our Brazilian brothers Necromante at some point in the future.

"The plan is also to finally start the sessions for our forthcoming 4th album during this autumn if all goes well. There are no live plans because of the band now being based in two countries, but you will definitely hear new music from us!''

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