The Man-Eating Tree part ways with Aksu Hanttu

Finnish metal band The Man-Eating Tree has announced that they are parting ways with drummer Aksu Hanttu in a social media post.

LINEUP UPDATE:
The Man-Eating Tree and Aksu Hanttu have parted ways.
We sincerely thank Aksu for the commitment, effort, and professionalism he brought to the band. In addition to playing drums on Night Verses, he was responsible for recording, producing, and mixing the album, and his work on the record is greatly appreciated.
We wish Aksu all the very best in everything ahead, especially with his current band Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus.
All previously announced shows will go ahead as planned. For the upcoming gigs, drums will be handled by Teppo Ristola (Where’s My Bible, Paara) as a fill-in drummer, who already joined us on stage at our recent Helsinki show.
Thank you for the continued support. See you at the shows!
THE MAN-EATING TREE

The band released their latest album “Night Verses” in April 2025. Following a decade since their previous full-length album, “In The Absence Of Light”, The Man-Eating Tree returned with “Night Verses”, showcasing renewed energy and a desire to push the boundaries of their sound. With a lineup featuring former and current members of legendary bands such as Ghost Brigade, Poisonblack, Mors Subita, Entwine, and more, the band is poised to deliver their most powerful and dynamic album yet.

The Man-Eating Tree are:
Manne Ikonen – vocals (ex-Ghost Brigade)
Janne Markus – guitar, vocals (Ex-Poisonblack, ex-The Abbey)
Sakke Paavola – guitar
Mika “June” Junttila – bass (Mors Subita)