Guitarist Hjalmar Nielsen has decided to leave Swedish Black Metal formation Lord Belial. According to a statement from Hjalmar: "There are absolutely no hard feelings involved in my decision and I just hope the best for the guys as they are great people and good friends."

Following to the depart, guitarist Niclas "Pepa" Andersson has rejoined the fold. In this way the band has all his original members again.

Lord Belial's seventh studio album entitled "Revelation" is expected to receive a late 2006 release through Regain Records.

Full statements and all other info can be found at http://www.lordbelial.com.

Source:	lordbelial.com
Band profile:	Lord Belial