Former CANCER Guitarist Explains His Departure

September 21, 2004

Former CANCER guitarist Rob Engvikson has commented on his decision to leave the group following the completion of their recent European tour.

Writing to the web site of his long-running ASATRU project, Rob said, "Myself and CANCER have indeed gone our seperate ways. I wish John [Walker, CANCER guitarist/vocalist] and Carl [Stokes, CANCER drummer] all the success in the world, and have had a great time with them (albeit quite a short time). I made a good many friends in my short time with CANCER, and shall keep in touch with them all.

"People are gonna ask why me and CANCER went our seperate ways, so I will briefly state why. CANCER are a superb Midlands metal band, that required a damn good lead guitarist. I tried to fill that role, but I was never confortable being LEAD guitarist. After all, I have ALWAYS been a rhythm guitarist/vocalist. In the end, it was mutually decided that I go back to concentrating on my solo project, ASATRU. John and Carl wanted to give me a chance after being a friend of theirs for so long, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart. It was a great trip.

"So now I go back to what I do best, vikings, rhythm guitar and vocals. ASATRU is again my main focus, and I hope to hit the road again sometime soon, for a 'Tour of Fire'."

As previously reported, Stokes and Walker will spend the next few months writing material for a new full-length album, tentatively due in 2005 through Copro Records.

CANCER recently issued their comeback EP, "Corporation$", through Copro. Included on the effort was the group's cover version of the CELTIC FROST classic "Dethroned Emperor".

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