Finnish metallers Saattue have parted ways with drummer Mikael “Miku” Ahlstén and have replaced him with Sameli Köykkä, formerly of the Finnish funeral doom metal band Colosseum.

According to Saattue, “Ahlstén decided to leave the group after being a member of Saattue for five years and being responsible for recording drums for both of the band’s albums, ‘Jäähyvästi’ (2006) and ‘Vuoroveri’ (2009).”

“Vuoroveri” was released in October 2009 via Spikefarm Records. The CD includes “eight works of heavy, dark and multi-dimensional saatto metal,” according to a press release.

“Vapahtaja” features special guest appearances by Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) on guitar solo, Pasi Koskinen (Ajattara) on backing vocals and Aapo
Romu (Vanguard) on cello.

The video for the track “Vapahtaja”, which was directed by Matti Salminen, can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU1xpo5FDeU&feature=player_embedded

For more info: http://www.myspace.com/saattue