IGNITOR?

[Oliver/Keep-It-True]

Was ist denn da los?

Texas-based heavy metallers IGNITOR have issued the following update:

"IGNITOR is auditioning singers and rhythm guitarists. Male or female. You will learn at least two of the songs on our MySpace page on your own (we'll send lyrics or mp3s as needed.) If you've got what we need, then bring it! If you live outside the Austin area, then consider moving here. Whoever ? wherever you are, we need you. We will tour in the northeast U.S. and Europe in 2008 to support [the band's recently released full-length album] 'Road of Bones'."

[Metallah]

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Ãœber mich:
Yes, I have left Ignitor. It was an awesome ride while it lasted, but a lucrative job in another state beckons me and I would be a fool not to take it. Giving the guys in Ignitor the news wasn't easy. I didn't want to leave the band. If I could have taken them with me, I would have. But alas, they've got their roots dug in so I couldn't do that.

Ignitor is still looking for a replacement singer (Erika left the band in mid-September) as well as a new guitar player. If you think you've got what it takes to play with some of the most amazing metal talent in the industry, then contact them and let them know. I'm sure they'll be thrilled to hear from you.

Stu, Brendon, and Pat are some of the coolest, most down-to-earth and kindest guys you could want to spend time with. Not only that, but they're serious and dedicated to their endeavor. You can't go wrong.

As for me, you can bet your ass I'm not gonna stop making heavy fucking music! In fact, you oughta be seeing my first solo album, Solo 1, available on Nimbit now. I am already writing new material for my second solo album, which I expect to have drum performances by my son, Anvil, and be a crushing, shredding, piece of heavy fucking metal.

:huh:

Und Erika ist auch raus:

14 Dez 2007
 

Yes, it?s true - I quit Ignitor
Aktuelle Stimmung: ruhig
Kategorie: Life

We all want things we enjoy to be forever. We don't want things to change. Change means forever is going away.

I battled with my desire to leave the band for over a year. I was unhappy with how things were going in March 06 and was ready to depart at that time. Bev's firing breathed new life and promise into the band, and for a while, I felt like we were on track again. Up until September 06 things were moving with promise, and that's when I broke my hip and sidelined myself for 5 months.

During that time, a lot of incredibly unpleasant and frightening things happened to me, both physical and mental. I realized just how short life could really be, and that one needs to do what one wants NOW and remedy unpleasant situations as fast as possible. The concept of forever was left shattered on that sidewalk where I broke my hip.

When I returned to practicing regularly, it wasn't the same. I had a terrible time doing the vocals to the point where I broke down crying during a couple practices. My body did not want to do that vocal style any more. Eventually, I stabilized, but it still wasn't the same. And on this new, short, NOW timeline, I found my desires in conflict with those of my band mates. They approached things more casually than me, which caused me great frustration. It wasn't wrong, it was just different. I tried to step back, take a more laid back approach, but I couldn't bury my impatience. I'm an ultra-type A personality. I couldn't do it all, couldn't wrangle all the bits and pieces, because I simply didn't have the energy, money or the time.

I realized I wasn't enjoying it. I wasn't having any fun. I was getting up on stage and going through the motions and feeling sad that people in the audience thought it was so great and I didn't think so. I felt like a hypocrite, talking to people at gigs and pretending to be excited. That's not right - the fans deserve better.

As the release of "Road of Bones" neared, I knew I was in trouble. I was the voice and face of the band, and I wanted out. How in the world could I answer interviews about Ignitor's future when I had no intention of being part of it? How incredibly dishonest that would be, to everyone involved. I hold myself to much higher standards. And so... after many sleepless nights, deep dread and miserable mental discussions with myself, I told the guys I was quitting.

It was, without a doubt, the most unpleasant and difficult thing I'd ever done. I was terrified they'd yell, which would then mean I'd cry, and there would be drama and chaos. There was none - they took it quietly, but I could see the anger and upset in their faces and eyes. But... despite all that, after I'd spewed out the words "I gotta tell you guys something... I have to quit," I felt resolved and secure in my decision. It was the right thing to do for me as a human being.

I found it tremendously unfortunate when I learned of Annah's decision to leave the band earlier this week. It was a shock, and my first thought was, "Oh no, now what are they going to do?" I'm glad to see they're pressing onward and auditioning guitarists and vocalists. I really do wish them the best of luck, and I know Annah does the same. And I'm sorry it had to end. It was fun. We did some great things, met some totally awesome people, had some adventures, and made two fucking kick ass CDs.

And the good thing is "Take to the Sky" and "Road of Bones" won't ever change. Music is forever.

At least we can count on that.

M.

[Thundersteel]

Mist.

[Oliver/Keep-It-True]

Nun diese Gründe sind natürlich auch verständlich...trotzdem sehr schade....sehr sympathische Band, v.a. Erika.

[Prof]

Alles ist ziemlich schlecht für die Band und Erika gelaufen. Sehr schade, da Road of bones ein tolles Album ist und Ignitor es einfach in sich haben.

[Metallah]

Echt schade für diese Band. Ohne Erika's Vocals wird das Ganze nie wieder dasselbe sein.

...

M.

[Schorsch]

Echt schade für diese Band. Ohne Erika's Vocals wird das Ganze nie wieder dasselbe sein.

...

M.

Nehm sofort die explodierte Klobürste aus Deinem Avatar! :angry:

[Metallah]

Echt schade für diese Band. Ohne Erika's Vocals wird das Ganze nie wieder dasselbe sein.

...

M.

Nehm sofort die explodierte Klobürste aus Deinem Avatar! :angry:

Pfff.... .

Nun mal 'n bisschen toleranter hier. Gerade von dir hätte ich diesbezüglich mehr erwartet. Ist halt meine neue Lieblingsband. Spielen demnächst bestimmt auch auf Wacken! Freu mich schon drauf.

M.

[Schorsch]

Echt schade für diese Band. Ohne Erika's Vocals wird das Ganze nie wieder dasselbe sein.

...

M.

Nehm sofort die explodierte Klobürste aus Deinem Avatar! :angry:

Pfff.... .

Nun mal 'n bisschen toleranter hier. Gerade von dir hätte ich diesbezüglich mehr erwartet. Ist halt meine neue Lieblingsband. Spielen demnächst bestimmt auch auf Wacken! Freu mich schon drauf.

M.

Mach den Depp jetzt weg, sonst gibts Krieg! :angry: "From a battle I come, to a battle I ride!" :angry:

[Irish Coffee]

Bill Kaulitz ist doch eine fleischgewordene Mangafigur...vielleicht sollte er ja mal bei Ignitor vorsingen. Die WEIBLICHKEIT, um als neue Sängerin zu bestehen, hat er allemal.
Tja, echt schade für die Band. Sie können zwar den Shouter ersetzen, aber es wird immer ein Ersatz bleiben, grad weil Erika solch einen Eindruck hinterlassen hat. Die weibliche Leadgitarre ist ja nun nicht so überragend charismatisch wie der Gesang. Ich wünsch der Band einen neuen Gesang, der echt alles wegbläst.

[Michael@SacredMetal]

*schnüff*
Die Erika war so eine Süße....

[Irish Coffee]

Alter, bürsten hättste die eh nicht können, die ist verheiratet...Du doch auch, oder? Bei mir wäre ihr Ehegatte ja eher Grund und nicht Hindernis...hrrhrr.

Aber mal ernsthaft, ich bin gespannt, wie die drei Restmitglieder das jetzt ohne Weibsbilder an Bord weiterführen.

[Oliver/Keep-It-True]

Alter, bürsten hättste die eh nicht können, die ist verheiratet...Du doch auch, oder? Bei mir wäre ihr Ehegatte ja eher Grund und nicht Hindernis...hrrhrr.

Aber mal ernsthaft, ich bin gespannt, wie die drei Restmitglieder das jetzt ohne Weibsbilder an Bord weiterführen.

Der Sextiger hat gesprochen...