Phil Swanson verlässt Hour Of 13!

Phil Swanson hat Hour of 13 verlassen. Ein Statement dazu hat Chad Davis im HO13 Blog losgelassen:
A great misunderstanding!!!!!
It has come to my attention that a certain recent project of mine (Ravensbruck, now split up) has caused quite the controversy and created quite a bit of animosity towards me (Chad Davis). I MUST say that I am NOT a politically motivated person and I am NOT a racially motivated person. I thrive on the wonders of life, and death. THE ONLY reason the name Ravensbruck was ever considered was for the power of the name. The sound of the name, NOT the legacy behind it. Not what the place was...
I do realize now, THIS WAS A BAD MISTAKE.
I have created HOUR OF 13 from the inside of my own being. HOUR OF 13 is the whole of my life's work, the sound and idea. Now, one-half of that creative force, Phil Swanson, has departed. The above mentioned ordeal has unfortunately affected aspects of his business dealings for him to make the decision to leave HOUR OF 13. This is a sad loss, one that I will not take lightly.
To Phil's colleagues around the world:
I apologize to you for this causing friction between you and him. He is a stand-up guy, and has no part in any regimental bullshit. I assure you, HOUR OF 13 do not support this.
To ALL Hour Of 13 fans:
If any of you have any thoughts to share, please send them my way. I'll be glad to discuss this matter to the best that I can. HOUR OF 13 will continue, hopefully as it should.
To EVERYONE this has affected:
I deeply apologize. The destruction of things I hold dear to me, music and friends, is not acceptable. I will not stand behind it. I will not be destroyed by false accusations and I WILL NOT destroy mountains I have built.
Chad Davis
Das Statement von Phil Swanson:
My departure from Hour of 13
I am hereby officially announcing my departure from Hour of 13. Personal differences and beliefs have led me to this desicion. And while I am very proud of the work that appeared on the Hour of 13 debut and recent demo there seems to be different ideals within the band. I would like to thank everyone who supported and listened to Hour of 13 to such an overwhelming degree while I was apart and took the time to read between the lines. As I have stated in many interviews I am an enourmous a fan of dark lets say "horror metal" for lack of a better word and merely making my attempt to follow in the footsteps of my idols like that of Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper and Angel Witch. At no time were my efforts politically or religiously motivated. All strictly in the name of art and fiction. I still hope to continue in the genre of occult metal for those who will listen but at this time I feel it necessary to seperate myself from anything that may mislead or misrepresent my intent. -Philip Swanson
Das ist verdammt schade
A great misunderstanding!!!!!
It has come to my attention that a certain recent project of mine (Ravensbruck, now split up) has caused quite the controversy and created quite a bit of animosity towards me (Chad Davis). I MUST say that I am NOT a politically motivated person and I am NOT a racially motivated person. I thrive on the wonders of life, and death. THE ONLY reason the name Ravensbruck was ever considered was for the power of the name. The sound of the name, NOT the legacy behind it. Not what the place was...
I do realize now, THIS WAS A BAD MISTAKE.
I have created HOUR OF 13 from the inside of my own being. HOUR OF 13 is the whole of my life's work, the sound and idea. Now, one-half of that creative force, Phil Swanson, has departed. The above mentioned ordeal has unfortunately affected aspects of his business dealings for him to make the decision to leave HOUR OF 13. This is a sad loss, one that I will not take lightly.
To Phil's colleagues around the world:
I apologize to you for this causing friction between you and him. He is a stand-up guy, and has no part in any regimental bullshit. I assure you, HOUR OF 13 do not support this.
To ALL Hour Of 13 fans:
If any of you have any thoughts to share, please send them my way. I'll be glad to discuss this matter to the best that I can. HOUR OF 13 will continue, hopefully as it should.
To EVERYONE this has affected:
I deeply apologize. The destruction of things I hold dear to me, music and friends, is not acceptable. I will not stand behind it. I will not be destroyed by false accusations and I WILL NOT destroy mountains I have built.
Chad Davis
Das Statement von Phil Swanson:
My departure from Hour of 13
I am hereby officially announcing my departure from Hour of 13. Personal differences and beliefs have led me to this desicion. And while I am very proud of the work that appeared on the Hour of 13 debut and recent demo there seems to be different ideals within the band. I would like to thank everyone who supported and listened to Hour of 13 to such an overwhelming degree while I was apart and took the time to read between the lines. As I have stated in many interviews I am an enourmous a fan of dark lets say "horror metal" for lack of a better word and merely making my attempt to follow in the footsteps of my idols like that of Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper and Angel Witch. At no time were my efforts politically or religiously motivated. All strictly in the name of art and fiction. I still hope to continue in the genre of occult metal for those who will listen but at this time I feel it necessary to seperate myself from anything that may mislead or misrepresent my intent. -Philip Swanson
Das ist verdammt schade
