06/06/2006 20:55

Silent Voices

Silent Voices split with vocalist

Finland's prog metallers Silent Voices and vocalist Michael Henneken have parted ways.
Here's the official statement from Mr. Henneken:
"I've been twisting and turning this thing in my mind for a long time and it seems that there's only one way to go, so I can find some peace. I've come to the conclusion that I must leave the band in order to release the stress I've been feeling for longer than I've had to. The musical direction and the way that the band functions has gone in a direction lately that has not been to my liking - in fact it has bothered me quite a bit. It saddens me to part ways with Silent Voices, simply because I love progressive rock and metal and I'm not sure if I'll ever find another progressive band with such talent and also great personalities. I have no bad feelings to any of the guys out side the band and I wish them all the best for the future adventure's on their musical path. On the other hand, I will continue pursuing new goals with Sentiment and will be active in the musical field. I hope that all the guys that Silent Voices has consisted of until now will find the winds to raise them higher to the music skies, and I thank them for years of friendship and for all the things I've learned. I'd also like to thank all the fans supporting the band. I wish you well.

-Michael"

The band's statement:
"These kinds of unfortunate things happends all the time, and we totally understand and respect Michael's decision, and of course we wish him well and hope that he will find the musical satisfaction he's longing for and truly deserves. We had a great 8 or so years, a lot of fun, music and parties with a lot of memories that we'll carry with us. Cheers & rock on mate !

The band doesn't actively seek for a new singer at this moment, but will take a summerbreak and start writing new music in the autumn.

Henkka, Timo, Pasi & Jukkis"

(source: the official Silent Voices website)