FIFTH ANGEL Vocalist Steps Down, Band Vows To Continue

January 5, 2010

Singer Ted Pilot will not be fronting Seattle metal band FIFTH ANGEL when the group makes its live debut at the Keep it True festival in Germany in April.

The vocalist, renowned for his work on FIFTH ANGEL's self-titled debut in 1986 and the group's second album, "Time Will Tell", in 1989, tried to balance time between personal commitments and the FIFTH ANGEL project, but ultimately decided that the demands on his time were too great.

"The time constraints Ted faces with other ventures just didn't allow him to take part in FIFTH ANGEL's reunion like we all hoped," said Ed Archer, FIFTH ANGEL guitarist. "He really wanted to do this, but given his schedule, it's just not feasible. We're disappointed, but respect and appreciate his position."

"This was an amicable parting," Archer added. "Ted understands our desire to move forward as FIFTH ANGEL and we're all still friends. Everyone is at peace with his decision."

Pilot's decision was not unexpected. The band has been in contact with another singer throughout the past few months in anticipation that Pilot would not be able to perform.

"We've got another singer in mind that we feel is worthy of filling Ted's shoes," Archer explained. "We don't want to announce who it is just yet, but we will as our plans firm up, in advance of the Keep it True festival later this year."

FIFTH ANGEL is working on its third album, slated for release in late 2010.

For more information, visit www.fifthangel.net.

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