08/17/2012 16:37

Deströyer 666

Deströyer 666 split with lead guitarist Shrapnel; remastered reissue of 'Phoenix Rising' coming

Deströyer 666 have announced the departure of lead guitarist Ian Gray aka Shrapnel. Here's the statement from vocalist/guitarist K.K. Warslut:

"Shrapnel has left the band on amicable terms for personal reasons." KK.

Shrapnel was in the band since 1996 and collaborated on every Deströyer 666 album to date.

A remastered version of critically-acclaimed 'Phoenix Rising' album is due to be released on August 24th, August 28th for the US and Canada and will be available on CD and coloured vinyl in gatefold with poster. It will be released by Season Of Mist.

(source: Season Of Mist)