Linn’s Departure

According to an interview given by Ulf Ekberg on June 20, 2006, Malin returned to the University and would record vocals on the new band’s album.

However, on November 30, 2007, Ulf stated in an interview that Malin Berggren had left the band and she would not be featured on the band’s new album. The group had already been performing mostly without Linn as a trio for a solid decade before her departure. Linn’s image has been removed from most material on the band’s official website. Band-mate Jenny confirmed Linn’s departure in the Danish press: “She hasn’t been part of Ace of Base for several years,” she stated in Se & Hør magazine.

There has been a lot of speculation as to why Linn left the band.  Some attribute her leaving to her fear of flying.  Others suggest a fan-attack on Jenny, and gruelling schedules caused Linn to resent being famous.  It has has also been suggested by some fans that Linn may have had a mental disability, such as depression, anxiety and/or social phobia.

Though fans miss Malin dearly, most accept that they would rather see Malin well and happy, than doing something that made her miserable.

UltimateAceofBase.com wish her all the best.