News•January 2, 2013 4:56 PM ET•2,332 views

Aeon drummer 'taking a break' from band

Aeon has announced that drummer Arttu Malkki will be stepping down to focus on his family. Consequently, the group has recruited Emil Wiksten to take his spot (video of Wiksten can be seen below). Aeon had the following to say:

"Arttu has decided to take a brake from Aeon. He and his girlfriend are expecting twins in march and he wants to focus on his family at this point. We have no idea on how long this break will be, but there is no need to worry. We have an awesome drummer on our hands that will be replacing Arttu to 100%. This means that we will be touring as planned and take on more tours along the way. So please lets welcome the mighty Emil Wiksten as the current drummer of Aeon. His first stage appearance with Aeon will be on January 16 in London at Garage."