07/25/2006 23:41

Evergrey

Evergrey: bassist changes

Bass player Michael Håkansson has decided to part ways with Sweden's dark metal band Evergrey.
Here's his message:

"Dear friends and fans of Evergrey.

After a long time of consideration and many, many hours of thinking I now, with sadness, announce my departure from the band.

I have been a part of the band for seven years and during that time I have experienced so much and I have seen more than I ever thought I would. But now it is time for me to say goodbye.

My reason for doing this is that I feel a strong urge to do something different in music. This is the one and only reason and it's 100% my own decision.

I want to thank the boys for all the good times we have had together thoughout the years. I wish them the best of all success, something they truly deserve and without doubt will achieve.

Take care everyone /Mikey"

The new Evergrey bass player has already been announced: Fredrik Larsson (ex-Hammerfall, ex-Crystal Age etc.).

(source: the official Evergrey website)