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Pestilence - Alive And Crushing
According to the official Pestilence fansite, Pestilence are back. The message was already posted on 12 January and reads as follows:
"I have for you the best news you can even imagine... PESTILENCE IS BACK!!! There is new line up: founder Patrick Mameli (vocals, guitar) C-187], well known Tony Choy (bass) Atheist, Cynic, C-187] and drummer Peter Wildoer Darkane, Non-Human Level and others]. Patrick is working on new great songs which style he describes as modern fusion of "Testimony..." and "Spheres", but even more technical (!!!) and more brutal. New album will be recorded by Jacob Hansen and produced by Patrick himself. As you see we all have a reason to live!"
More about Pestilence on http://www.myspace.com/consumingimpulse.
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"I have for you the best news you can even imagine... PESTILENCE IS BACK!!! There is new line up: founder Patrick Mameli (vocals, guitar) C-187], well known Tony Choy (bass) Atheist, Cynic, C-187] and drummer Peter Wildoer Darkane, Non-Human Level and others]. Patrick is working on new great songs which style he describes as modern fusion of "Testimony..." and "Spheres", but even more technical (!!!) and more brutal. New album will be recorded by Jacob Hansen and produced by Patrick himself. As you see we all have a reason to live!"
More about Pestilence on http://www.myspace.com/consumingimpulse.
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| Source: | demogorgon6.republika.pl |
| Band profile: | Pestilence |
Antimatter - To Release Rarity Compilation
An expanded version of Antimatter's rarity compilation "Unreleased 98-03" is set to be released through Prophecy later in 2008. Mick Moss is already keen on this project and looking forward to its realisation: "The tentative title for this is "Alternative Matter", and if all goes well should be making progress in summer this year. The DVD which is supposed to be included should be fun to compile, there are loads of bits lying around, the more I looked, the more I found."
Additionally the successor of last year's highly acclaimed album "Leaving Eden" is already in the works. Mick Moss: "I have another album burning holes in my head, and this year I'll be slowly sifting through that and refining the songs and motifs in there. The theme this time is the question of sanity in people's actions, and also the things that are likely to drive you to distraction in the modern political and social climate. Once again it's a shade different from the previous album. There's a nice piece of artwork lined up for the release, which I should start recording either the end of 2008 or the start of 2009."
Additionally the successor of last year's highly acclaimed album "Leaving Eden" is already in the works. Mick Moss: "I have another album burning holes in my head, and this year I'll be slowly sifting through that and refining the songs and motifs in there. The theme this time is the question of sanity in people's actions, and also the things that are likely to drive you to distraction in the modern political and social climate. Once again it's a shade different from the previous album. There's a nice piece of artwork lined up for the release, which I should start recording either the end of 2008 or the start of 2009."
| Source: | prophecyproductions.de |
Gitaron - Line Up Changes
Belgian Heavy Metal band Gitaron have announced that frontman Gio Smet has decided to concentrate on his guitar parts only. The band found a new singer in Nico De Clerq. Nico has a lot of experience and a great voice for Gitaron. In the meantime, backgroundvocalist Femke Waterschoot decided to leave the band. She made this decicion together with the band, as she couldn't combine her work for the band and being a mom at the same time.
Current Gitaron Line up:
Nico De Clercq - vocals
Giovanni Smet - lead guitar/backing vocals
Aaron Onghena - lead guitar
Wilfried Vandenberghe - bass guitar
Tom Willems - drums
Current Gitaron Line up:
Nico De Clercq - vocals
Giovanni Smet - lead guitar/backing vocals
Aaron Onghena - lead guitar
Wilfried Vandenberghe - bass guitar
Tom Willems - drums
| Source: | gitaron.be |
Emeth - Another New Song Online
You can check out and download a new song from Belgium's Emeth entitled "Anochi Kofer" online over at their official MySpace page. The track comes off the band's new album "Telesis" which has been released today (7 March).
The most notorious pack of degenerates from Belgium Emeth, which features in its ranks ex-Aborted guitarist Matty Dupont and Blood Red Throne bassist Erlend Caspersen, has set "Telesis" as the title of its highly anticipated third album, due early 2008 via Brutal Bands. The band recently finished recording their new album at Hertz Studios with the Wieslawscy brother's as producers and is currently mixing eleven tracks for this new effort. It features the following track listing:
01. Silence Goes Unheard
02. Anochi Kofer Listen/Download]
03. Telesis Listen/Download]
04. SoulStorming Echoes
05. Folly and Weakness
06. Monolith
07. Existence Beyond Being
08. The Doer Alone Learneth
09. Aquarian
10. Will To Power
11. Aum
Emeth is know as a band which has its roots in death metal, but at the same time, as one that has never been afraid to experiment. This third opus shows the band progressing into a heavier, tighter and more technically advanced direction with memorable and inventive song structures and a natural yet modern production.
A video for the song "Telesis" can also be found at the band's MySpace page. The video was directed by Maurice Swinkels & Low Life Media (Aborted, Immolation,?)
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The most notorious pack of degenerates from Belgium Emeth, which features in its ranks ex-Aborted guitarist Matty Dupont and Blood Red Throne bassist Erlend Caspersen, has set "Telesis" as the title of its highly anticipated third album, due early 2008 via Brutal Bands. The band recently finished recording their new album at Hertz Studios with the Wieslawscy brother's as producers and is currently mixing eleven tracks for this new effort. It features the following track listing:
01. Silence Goes Unheard
02. Anochi Kofer Listen/Download]
03. Telesis Listen/Download]
04. SoulStorming Echoes
05. Folly and Weakness
06. Monolith
07. Existence Beyond Being
08. The Doer Alone Learneth
09. Aquarian
10. Will To Power
11. Aum
Emeth is know as a band which has its roots in death metal, but at the same time, as one that has never been afraid to experiment. This third opus shows the band progressing into a heavier, tighter and more technically advanced direction with memorable and inventive song structures and a natural yet modern production.
A video for the song "Telesis" can also be found at the band's MySpace page. The video was directed by Maurice Swinkels & Low Life Media (Aborted, Immolation,?)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Emeth |
Arsis - Headlining Tour Not Jeopardized After All
Calling in from a frozen tundra somewhere in Iowa, Arsis frontman/guitarist Jim Malone provides this update:
"Everyone's fine. Hard to believe this happened during the day, but the road is solid ice. The trailer flipped, broke loose of the hitch, and is now stuck in a snow bank. Better the trailer and not us. We're waiting to get it towed, since it's unusable. It's lodged in ice and we can't get to our gear, but we're sure it's all smashed. We need to assess the situation and see how much of our gear still works before we can say anything about finishing out the rest of the tour. We can't afford to buy a new trailer at this point. Again, we apologize to our fans. We'll have an update soon."
Adds bassist Noah Martin:
"We're going to try to find a room up the highway in the next small town. Hopefully we won't have to fight off inbred zombie cannibals? like we need that right now. We are all suuuper pissed that this has happened just as we were getting back on this tour. This sucks a lot of dinosaur dick - and that's a LOT of meat!"
UPDATED on 7 March:
Update by guitarist/vocalist James Malone on Wednesday's "trailer tragedy":
"Things could've been a lot worse, and we came out of this pretty much intact. We have about $1,000 worth of damage to our equipment, though there aren't any heartbreaking losses. Our attitude is pretty good considering what we've been through this past week. We rented a trailer and made it to our show yesterday in Minnesota. The crowd didn't seem to know about the accident, and the show went as well as any show in Minnesota on a Thursday night could've gone. Life is good again."
A photo of the trailer can be viewed here. Fans are encouraged to donate lucky amulets to the band during any upcoming show.
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"Everyone's fine. Hard to believe this happened during the day, but the road is solid ice. The trailer flipped, broke loose of the hitch, and is now stuck in a snow bank. Better the trailer and not us. We're waiting to get it towed, since it's unusable. It's lodged in ice and we can't get to our gear, but we're sure it's all smashed. We need to assess the situation and see how much of our gear still works before we can say anything about finishing out the rest of the tour. We can't afford to buy a new trailer at this point. Again, we apologize to our fans. We'll have an update soon."
Adds bassist Noah Martin:
"We're going to try to find a room up the highway in the next small town. Hopefully we won't have to fight off inbred zombie cannibals? like we need that right now. We are all suuuper pissed that this has happened just as we were getting back on this tour. This sucks a lot of dinosaur dick - and that's a LOT of meat!"
UPDATED on 7 March:
Update by guitarist/vocalist James Malone on Wednesday's "trailer tragedy":
"Things could've been a lot worse, and we came out of this pretty much intact. We have about $1,000 worth of damage to our equipment, though there aren't any heartbreaking losses. Our attitude is pretty good considering what we've been through this past week. We rented a trailer and made it to our show yesterday in Minnesota. The crowd didn't seem to know about the accident, and the show went as well as any show in Minnesota on a Thursday night could've gone. Life is good again."
A photo of the trailer can be viewed here. Fans are encouraged to donate lucky amulets to the band during any upcoming show.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Arsis |
Kinetic - New Female Vocalist
The Greek death metal band, made the following announcement recently on their official site:
"The band would like to say a warm "Welcome on board!!" to the new female singer Maria-Melissa Routi, who has undertaken from today the "Female Microphone" in KINETIC, replacing Margaret Staikou. You can find some first information about her at her MySpace profile here. Hopefully her fist live appearance with the band will be on March 15th at Underworld club (Athens) even performing a small number of songs from band's playlist."
The previous female vocalist, Margaret Staikou, was dismissed previously from the band, according to an announcement on 16/2.
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"The band would like to say a warm "Welcome on board!!" to the new female singer Maria-Melissa Routi, who has undertaken from today the "Female Microphone" in KINETIC, replacing Margaret Staikou. You can find some first information about her at her MySpace profile here. Hopefully her fist live appearance with the band will be on March 15th at Underworld club (Athens) even performing a small number of songs from band's playlist."
The previous female vocalist, Margaret Staikou, was dismissed previously from the band, according to an announcement on 16/2.
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| Source: | kinetic.gr |
| Band profile: | Kinetic |
Deathrash - New Song In 20 Years Online This Friday
Reunited US Thrashers have posted the following message on their MySpace:
"Deathrash will be posting the song "Unfinished Business" this Friday 3/07/08!!! This is the first new Deathrash song in 20 years and the first track from our upcoming CD "Thrash Beyond Death". We have also posted the artwork for the CD cover by artist Rich Rethorn Link]. You can check out more of his art at http://www.myspace.com/richrethorn. "Thrash Beyond Death" will be out summer of 2008.
ONCE MORE INTO THE PITS CAUSE WE HAVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS!!!"
The band is having a twenty year reunion and they will be releasing a CD that will include the '86 demo and a collection of never released live material from '86-'87
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"Deathrash will be posting the song "Unfinished Business" this Friday 3/07/08!!! This is the first new Deathrash song in 20 years and the first track from our upcoming CD "Thrash Beyond Death". We have also posted the artwork for the CD cover by artist Rich Rethorn Link]. You can check out more of his art at http://www.myspace.com/richrethorn. "Thrash Beyond Death" will be out summer of 2008.
ONCE MORE INTO THE PITS CAUSE WE HAVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS!!!"
The band is having a twenty year reunion and they will be releasing a CD that will include the '86 demo and a collection of never released live material from '86-'87
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
Opeth - Two-Disc Special Edition Re-Release
Peaceville Records are releasing "Still Life" (2 CD special edition including 5.1 surround Mix). Still will be a 2 disc edition of the classic Opeth album.
"This new 2 disc edition of the critically acclaimed "Still Life" features a re-mastered stereo mix of the album on CD plus DVD with new 5.1 surround sound mix plus "Face Of Melinda" filmed live in London. The artwork has been re-worked by original designer Travis Smith.
"Still Life" was Opeth's first outing for Peaceville. Blessed with renewed enthusiasm, the band delivered yet another flawless gem of an album.
Like "My Arms, Your Hearse" before it, "Still Life" was originally recorded at Gothenburg's famous Studio Fredman under the watchful eye of engineer Fredrik Nordström, and has now been re-mastered and re-mixed by Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios.
Packaged in a rigid double digipack book. Release has been slated for March 31st, 2008 on pre-order sites. Cover art can be found here.
A special mini-site for the release can be accessed at this location.
Disc I: Stereo
01. The Moor
02. Godhead's Lament
03. Benighted
04. Moonlapse Vertigo
05. Face Of Melinda
06. Serenity Painted Death
07. White Cluster
Disc II: DVD (5.1)
01. The Moor
02. Godhead's Lament
03. Benighted
04. Moonlapse Vertigo
05. Face Of Melinda
06. Serenity Painted Death
07. White Cluster
+ Face Of Melinda (live video 2006)
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"This new 2 disc edition of the critically acclaimed "Still Life" features a re-mastered stereo mix of the album on CD plus DVD with new 5.1 surround sound mix plus "Face Of Melinda" filmed live in London. The artwork has been re-worked by original designer Travis Smith.
"Still Life" was Opeth's first outing for Peaceville. Blessed with renewed enthusiasm, the band delivered yet another flawless gem of an album.
Like "My Arms, Your Hearse" before it, "Still Life" was originally recorded at Gothenburg's famous Studio Fredman under the watchful eye of engineer Fredrik Nordström, and has now been re-mastered and re-mixed by Jens Borgen at Fascination Street Studios.
Packaged in a rigid double digipack book. Release has been slated for March 31st, 2008 on pre-order sites. Cover art can be found here.
A special mini-site for the release can be accessed at this location.
Disc I: Stereo
01. The Moor
02. Godhead's Lament
03. Benighted
04. Moonlapse Vertigo
05. Face Of Melinda
06. Serenity Painted Death
07. White Cluster
Disc II: DVD (5.1)
01. The Moor
02. Godhead's Lament
03. Benighted
04. Moonlapse Vertigo
05. Face Of Melinda
06. Serenity Painted Death
07. White Cluster
+ Face Of Melinda (live video 2006)
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| Source: | peaceville.com |
| Band profile: | Opeth |
The Old Dead Tree - New Drummer Revealed
The Old Dead Tree have announced the following news:
"The search is over, and a new drummer has now joined the band. The level of competition and skills among the few drummers who remained at the top of the crop was extremely high, but this guy logically outplayed everyone in the end.
Indeed, we are very happy to announce that after having worked with us as a session musician for about six months now, Raphaël has decided to join The Old Dead Tree as a full time member! For those who aren't familiar with him yet, Raphaël is the drummer of the french symphonic metal band Penumbra. As a professional musician, he is also involved in others projects and various music styles. If you want to find out more about Raphaël, you can check his MySpace.
To the drummers we met: Again, we want to thank you all for offering your services and wish you all the best for the future!"
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"The search is over, and a new drummer has now joined the band. The level of competition and skills among the few drummers who remained at the top of the crop was extremely high, but this guy logically outplayed everyone in the end.
Indeed, we are very happy to announce that after having worked with us as a session musician for about six months now, Raphaël has decided to join The Old Dead Tree as a full time member! For those who aren't familiar with him yet, Raphaël is the drummer of the french symphonic metal band Penumbra. As a professional musician, he is also involved in others projects and various music styles. If you want to find out more about Raphaël, you can check his MySpace.
To the drummers we met: Again, we want to thank you all for offering your services and wish you all the best for the future!"
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| Source: | theolddeadtree.com |
| Band profile: | The Old Dead Tree |
Warrel Dane - New Solo Track Posted Online
Nevermore frontman Warrel Dane has posted a new song called "Messenger", taken from his new solo album "Praises To The War Machine", on his official MySpace page. The song features a guest solo by Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis.
Warrel Dane's debut solo album, "Praises to the War Machine" cover art] will be released on April 28 in Europe and May 13 in North America via Century Media Records.
01. When We Pray
02. Messenger
03. Obey
04. Lucretia My Reflection
05. Let You Down
06. August
07. Your Chosen Misery
08. The Day The Rats Went to War
09. Brother
10. Patterns
11. This Old Man
12. Equilibrium
Go to this location to read the Century Media press release.
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Warrel Dane's debut solo album, "Praises to the War Machine" cover art] will be released on April 28 in Europe and May 13 in North America via Century Media Records.
01. When We Pray
02. Messenger
03. Obey
04. Lucretia My Reflection
05. Let You Down
06. August
07. Your Chosen Misery
08. The Day The Rats Went to War
09. Brother
10. Patterns
11. This Old Man
12. Equilibrium
Go to this location to read the Century Media press release.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Warrel Dane |
Sanctity - Working On New Material
Sanctity drummer Jeremy has posted the following update:
"Just a little update for all you guys, we are all good back here in NC. We are currently writing new songs and so far they are pretty brutal. Can't wait to get them out we are stoked. The new lineup will be released soon so stay tuned with us for that. Hope everyone out there is doing awesome, can't wait to see everyone on the road."
"Just a little update for all you guys, we are all good back here in NC. We are currently writing new songs and so far they are pretty brutal. Can't wait to get them out we are stoked. The new lineup will be released soon so stay tuned with us for that. Hope everyone out there is doing awesome, can't wait to see everyone on the road."
| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sanctity |
Meshuggah - Internet Concert Stream
Meshuggah will be streaming their concert "LIVE" on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at: at: 5:00pm (Pacific) -- 6:00pm (Mountain) -- 7:00pm (Central) -- 8:00pm (Eastern) -- (Europe - This will be Wednesday morning your time!) ...from The Agora Theater in Cleveland, Ohio exclusively at YeboTV.com.
The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view right from the comfort of their home computers. Visit this link to register in advance for this exclusive event.
For more info about the Dimmu Borgir free live internet stream, click here.
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The stream is FREE for fans around the world to view right from the comfort of their home computers. Visit this link to register in advance for this exclusive event.
For more info about the Dimmu Borgir free live internet stream, click here.
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| Source: | nuclearblastusa.com |
| Band profile: | Meshuggah |
| Event: | Ministry + Meshuggah: C U LaTour |
Panzerchrist - Line Up Changes
According to Bravewords, Danish Death/Black metallers Panzerchrist have announced the addition of drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen (The Arcane Order, Submission) who replaces Reno Kiilerich (ex-Dimmu Borgir, Hate Eternal) and new singer Johnny who replaces Bo Summer (Illdisposed). The band also features guitarists Michael Enevoldsen (ex-Illdisposed) and Rasmus Henriksen and keyboards/bassist Karina Bundgaard.
Check out Panzerchrist on http://www.myspace.com/panzerchristofficial.
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Check out Panzerchrist on http://www.myspace.com/panzerchristofficial.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Panzerchrist |
Teräsbetoni - To Perform At Eurovision Song Contest
Teräsbetoni won the Finnish Eurovision Pre-Selection Final with their song "Missä Miehet Ratsastaa" by getting almost 40% of all the given votes. Eurovision Song Contest was held in Finland 2007 because Lordi won the Contest on 2006. Last year the winner came from Serbia and therefore this year the Contest will be held in Serbia.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 is the 53rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be hosted by Serbia. The semi-finals will be held on 20 and 22 May respectively and the final on 24 May 2008 in the capital, Belgrade.
Teräsbetoni (Finnish for "Steel-reinforced concrete") is a Finnish heavy metal band. Their first album "Metallitotuus" (Finnish for "Metal truth"), was published in 2005 and has so far sold more than 32,000 copies. Teräsbetoni has been strongly influenced by bands such as Manowar. So far they have done only one concert outside Finland, which was at Wacken Open Air 2005.
Watch a Eurovision Pre-Selection live video of "Missä Miehet Ratsastaa" by Teräsbetoni at YouTube.
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The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 is the 53rd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will be hosted by Serbia. The semi-finals will be held on 20 and 22 May respectively and the final on 24 May 2008 in the capital, Belgrade.
Teräsbetoni (Finnish for "Steel-reinforced concrete") is a Finnish heavy metal band. Their first album "Metallitotuus" (Finnish for "Metal truth"), was published in 2005 and has so far sold more than 32,000 copies. Teräsbetoni has been strongly influenced by bands such as Manowar. So far they have done only one concert outside Finland, which was at Wacken Open Air 2005.
Watch a Eurovision Pre-Selection live video of "Missä Miehet Ratsastaa" by Teräsbetoni at YouTube.
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| Source: | metalfromfinland.com |
| Band profile: | Teräsbetoni |
Primal Fear - Guitarist Quits The Band
Guitarists Stefan Leibing has posted the following statement on the band's website:
Dear Primal Fear fans,
After 10 years being in Primal Fear I have decided to take a time out from the music business for some time. I do this for my family, especially for my two little sons, who deserve to have more time together with their father. Of course this is no easy decision, even if I know this is the right one.
I leave the guys from Primal Fear in friendship and want to thank them at this point for their understanding and supporting me in this decision.I also want to thank you fans for a wonderful time during the last years! I say goodbye to you, having in mind, that this will NOT be a goodbye forever!
Best regards,
Stefan
The band has posted the following comment:
Well it's hard to see the curtain fall for a friend and a great player after ten years standing side by side. We have all respect for Stefan's decision. We were realizing the problems he went through the entire last year. He will be missed as a character and a great guitar player. There's an open door for Stefan in Primal Fear and we're working on the possibility, that Stefan will contribute a typical Stefan style song to our forthcoming album! Good luck Stefan to you and your family!
The band has also pointed out that both Stefan Leibing and Klaus Sperling will perform with Primal Fear at the 10 years anniversary concert in Reichenbach @ H2O and will be on stage for some special songs incl. a meet & greet.
UPDATED on 4 March:
New guitarist already found! Magnus Karlsson from Sweden. Magnus is known from his excellent work as a guitarist, songwriter and producer for Allen/Lande, Magnum's Bob Catley, Starbreaker and many more. More info here.
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Dear Primal Fear fans,
After 10 years being in Primal Fear I have decided to take a time out from the music business for some time. I do this for my family, especially for my two little sons, who deserve to have more time together with their father. Of course this is no easy decision, even if I know this is the right one.
I leave the guys from Primal Fear in friendship and want to thank them at this point for their understanding and supporting me in this decision.I also want to thank you fans for a wonderful time during the last years! I say goodbye to you, having in mind, that this will NOT be a goodbye forever!
Best regards,
Stefan
The band has posted the following comment:
Well it's hard to see the curtain fall for a friend and a great player after ten years standing side by side. We have all respect for Stefan's decision. We were realizing the problems he went through the entire last year. He will be missed as a character and a great guitar player. There's an open door for Stefan in Primal Fear and we're working on the possibility, that Stefan will contribute a typical Stefan style song to our forthcoming album! Good luck Stefan to you and your family!
The band has also pointed out that both Stefan Leibing and Klaus Sperling will perform with Primal Fear at the 10 years anniversary concert in Reichenbach @ H2O and will be on stage for some special songs incl. a meet & greet.
UPDATED on 4 March:
New guitarist already found! Magnus Karlsson from Sweden. Magnus is known from his excellent work as a guitarist, songwriter and producer for Allen/Lande, Magnum's Bob Catley, Starbreaker and many more. More info here.
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| Source: | primalfear.de |
| Band profile: | Primal Fear |
| Event: | Primal Fear: 10 Years Of Metal |