12/21/2007 19:05

One Man Army And The Undead Quartet

One Man Army And The Undead Quartet looking for a guitarist

Swedish metallers One Man Army And The Undead Quartet are looking for a new guitar player to eplace the departed Pekka Kiviaho.
The band's statement: "We're very sorry to announce that Pekka Kiviaho is leaving The Army. He has been in this band for 3 years now and he has been a true friend and a reliable member of The Army, mark my words. This decision is something that we have suspected for a while though, based on lack of motivation and commitment. We had a discussion about this topic last week and just a few days ago Pekka came to realise that he couldn´t commit to all the terms that is basically all about being in this band 110%. We can´t have it no other way. That´s why this band has come this far. Because people push it forward. So don´t worry fellow Army fans. We will not be weakened by this setback. I would rather say that we will be stronger. I see positive on getting new fresh blood into this circle to get the machine going on full speed again.

The remaining 4 of us are extremely motivated into making a new killer album and luckily The main songwriters are still in the band. We are currently working our asses off with writing new material and we´ve already got a title for the next release and the coverart is on it´s way. It´s a Swedish guy doing the coverart this time so you can say that there´s a lot of changes for this third album. Changes that mean a new fresh start for The Army, new grounds to break and a new positive thinking towards the future.

ALL HAIL THE ARMY - THE DEAD ALIVE

Finally we would like to say thanks to Pekka and wish him good luck for the future. There´s absolutely no hard feelings what so ever, but sometimes things are simply not meant to be and we totally respect that. Cheers buddy."

Mr. Kiviaho's final statement:

"Hello friends!

This is it. My time as an Undead being is over for now. There is no bad blood between us, just a new chapter both for me and One man army. My future plans in music will carry on with an album recording with Fraction Of Chaos during February 2008.
A big Hail goes out to the guys! Thanks for all the great stuff we have experienced together. Both on and off stage!
I would also like to send a Hail to all the great Army fans out there, Hein, Ted, Simon and all the other crazy fuckers around the globe!
One undead dude signing out.

Cheers!
Pekka"

There's a application form for trying guitarists on the band's official website to fill the form.

(source: the official One Man Army And The Undead Quartet website)