Gloryhammer - Part Ways With Lead Singer
Yesterday, British power metallers of Gloryhammer unveiled via their social medias that their lead singer, Thomas Laszlo Winkler, is out of the band. More can be read below.
The band's statement reads as follows: "We regret to announce that Thomas Winkler is no longer a member of Gloryhammer. All upcoming shows (including the UK Tour with Alestorm) will continue as planned, with a new vocalist. For the Eternal Glory of Dundee."
Winkler issued this statement on his Instagram: "Dear friends and fans of Gloryhammer, this morning I received an e-mail from the band, informing me that they want to part ways with me. As a reason they mentioned disagreements on business and organizational matters.
"I am at a loss for words. The only thing I can say is that I regard this as a bad decision for every party involved - the band as well as myself, and especially you, the fans. It's hard to believe that our concert at Bloodstock Festival last Sunday suddenly turns out to be our last show together.
"After getting used to this new situation, I promise you that I will use the split as a chance to embark on a quest to new musical shores in the future, still to be settled in the rock and metal realm.
"In the meantime, I will keep you updated and hope you stay in touch. I appreciate the great support you gave me over the last ten years. Without you, this wouldn't have been the same."
The band's statement reads as follows: "We regret to announce that Thomas Winkler is no longer a member of Gloryhammer. All upcoming shows (including the UK Tour with Alestorm) will continue as planned, with a new vocalist. For the Eternal Glory of Dundee."
Winkler issued this statement on his Instagram: "Dear friends and fans of Gloryhammer, this morning I received an e-mail from the band, informing me that they want to part ways with me. As a reason they mentioned disagreements on business and organizational matters.
"I am at a loss for words. The only thing I can say is that I regard this as a bad decision for every party involved - the band as well as myself, and especially you, the fans. It's hard to believe that our concert at Bloodstock Festival last Sunday suddenly turns out to be our last show together.
"After getting used to this new situation, I promise you that I will use the split as a chance to embark on a quest to new musical shores in the future, still to be settled in the rock and metal realm.
"In the meantime, I will keep you updated and hope you stay in touch. I appreciate the great support you gave me over the last ten years. Without you, this wouldn't have been the same."
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| qlacs "The Quaker" Posts: 1537  |
I'm not privy to anything about this band but this sounds like shady stuff going down in the background. Getting fired over email after basically a decade is the scummiest shit I can think of, regardless of what anyone did or did not do.
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| Embridioum Posts: 36  |
Definitely iffy. They need to kill Angus McFife as well now. His voice and personality are integral parts to the band.
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| corrupt With a lowercase c admin Posts: 3131  |
Looks like Zargothrax got the best of Angus McFife 
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| majormalfunction Posts: 1457  |
That sucks, I liked his voice. Let's hope he finds another good band to join and also let's hope Gloryhammer has a good replacement going
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| Roman Doez Hallucigenia Posts: 915  |
He was gloryhammer, there's probably nothing the band can do to keep going on and interest as many people
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| FeskarN Posts: 867  |
This sucks.. Unique voice and a great frontman. He made Gloryhammer stand out. Hope to see him in another band. Awful by the band to just send a email about kicking him out..
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| Taravilyaion Posts: 172  |
Written by Roman Doez on 23.08.2021 at 14:33 I expect they will start to suck just like Rhapsody of Fire (now Fabio Lione's gone). I just hope they won't.
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| Ocean Sage Posts: 473  |
Thomas Winkler's voice was the main reason I liked Gloryhammer. He made them stand out from other power metal bands. I guess Gloryhammer are finished unceremoniously over greedy money reasons.
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| Ellrohir Heaven Knight Posts: 8662  |
R.I.P. Gloryhammer... Now Mr. Bowes can focus more on ruining Alestorm with wanna-be-funny crap songs
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| Jamuflaknu Posts: 11  |
Written by Embridioum on 23.08.2021 at 13:47 They already killed Angus McFife in the last album: "And so he resolved that he must make the final sacrifice for the Glory of Dundee. He would end his own life by descending into the raging volcanic fires of Schiehallion" (The Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny).
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| WorpeX Made of Metal Posts: 1347  |
Metalsucks just posted a pretty scathing article about this and allegations of abuse and racism with the band. Not a great look for the remaining members! After the Iced Earth drama in the beginning of the year, I'm glad its a band I don't like this time! Unfortunately 2021 has not been a good year for Power Metal.
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| Roman Doez Hallucigenia Posts: 915 |
Written by Jamuflaknu on 23.08.2021 at 16:20 Their next album is called "return to the kingdom of fife" and is supposed to feature angus mcfife II as the protagonist, they might need to change their plans now lol
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| Embridioum Posts: 36 |
Written by Roman Doez on 23.08.2021 at 19:50 Well there it is! Angus McFife the second?!
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| zikon Posts: 252  |
I can see Bowes creating a new band after this.
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353  |
Written by Embridioum on 23.08.2021 at 21:01 All we've heard so far are Angus McFife I and Angus McFife XIII. II - XII don't have to necessarily sound the same. I and XIII sounding the same might have been a coincidence.
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| Fallen Ghost Craft Beer Geek Posts: 709  |
Wth, I don't like power metal but Gloryhammer has some fun stuffs that I occasionally like listening to. I do like his voice as well. Guess I'll not bother to listen to this in the future
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| Callisto Posts: 352  |
I gave Gloryhammer a try out of curiosity and I kept on listening because of Winkler's voice. Admittedly, guitar work is great and most of the compositions are cheesy but interesting enough, but Winkler was the standing point for me.
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| Netzach Planewalker staff Posts: 1611  |
Written by Icedburden on 23.08.2021 at 22:42 Oh dear, one Wizardthrone is more than enough
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| ickoriss Posts: 306  |
Thomas' voice was what drew me to the band to begin with. Without him, it makes me extremely skeptical of the band's future, especially if they fired him for bogus reasons.
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| Metren Dreadrealm Posts: 1331  |
As a non-fan, I feel bad for the fans. Winkler's vocals were great on albums and totally killer live as well, from what I've heard. Terrible news.
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| theFIST Posts: 1061  |
Are there any Rhapsodies left he could join?
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3353 |
Written by theFIST on 30.08.2021 at 22:29 I'm sure there'll be some more soon.
---- "Another day, another Doug." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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| AljanahLyra Posts: 41  |
Why didn't they talk face to face or called instead of writing an e-mail? I don't understand the commumication in this band. It's a pity cause I really enjoyed his voice and never got the chance to see them live.
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