American Heavy Metallers Twisted Tower Dire have posted the following at their official website:

"Our long time vocalist and friend Tony left the band last Friday. Because of some personal problems he's been having we asked him to take a break from the band and not do the string of shows we have lined-up throughout the fall. This was mainly out of concern for him and also because we thought it would stabilize the band. Tony told us he was quitting on the spot if we asked him take a break. So far, that is that. Right now we're not sure if there's any chance he will come back. Our thoughts are with him and his family. The conversation only lasted about an hour, but It was absolutely one of the worst things I've had to go through between friends. For the meantime TTD is playing out with Johnny Aune on vocals from the Raleigh metal band Viper. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/viper"

Twisted Tower Dire have lined up the following dates with Attacker, Deadly Blessing, Sacred Oath and Dantesco:

October
27 - Brooklyn, New York at The Hook
28 - Glouster City, New Jersey at The Pirates Den (with Motornature)
29 - Hoboken, New Jersey at Maxwell's (Deadly Blessing not on this bill)

Twisted Tower Dire's upcoming album "Netherworlds" is set for release on February 23rd 2007, through Remedy Records.

All info about Twisted Tower Dire (and info, tracklisting and samples from the new album) on http://www.twistedtowerdire.com and http://www.myspace.com/twistedtowerdire.

Source:

twistedtowerdire.com