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.
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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| Baz Anderson Staff Posts: 13254  |
damn... that's the only thing that comes to mind straight away. of course he needs to spend time with his family though
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| Spyroid Rosetta Stoned Posts: 1023  |
Hope they can get a good replacement! One of the guitarists in Swedish maybemost famous pop/rock band Kent quited last year, and they continued with one guitarist - I hope Primal Fear doesn't take that way!
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62008  |
Damn a legend dies
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| Bararey Winter is Coming Elite Posts: 3139  |
Yeah family comes first, I don't blame him his decision, too bad though.
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| LeChron James Helvetesfossen Posts: 3561  |
for real. stefan leibing is incredible. though i think primal fear are going in a more commercial direction anyway. good timing. its not going to be the same though
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| +{Jonas}+ I R Serious Cat Posts: 4955  |
Written by Baz Anderson on 03.03.2008 at 18:40 Well, Primal Fear has lowered a lot their level IMO, but it's still a big loss. It's like when (saving the distances of course) Michael Bogballe left Mnemic
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| +{Jonas}+ I R Serious Cat Posts: 4955 |
Written by Baz Anderson on 04.03.2008 at 20:19 No I was not, c'mon! It's tuesday, 2:23 PM, and I'm at work... Besides I don't drink... If you say it for the mistakes, I forgot to correct them. I don't know what happened with me  Well, it's not a bad album, but it's not an amazing album either.
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| Thryce Retired Staff Elite Posts: 4346  |
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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