Former FREEDOM CALL Bassist Explains His Departure

September 15, 2005

Former FREEDOM CALL bassist Ilker Ersin has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the group:

"I very much enjoyed the past years with the band, and especially the time with you [teh fans], but it is time for me to follow a different path now — as some of you noticed, I‘m currently getting my own band going.

"As Cede [former FREEDOM CALL guitarist Cédric 'Cede' Dupont] already said, the last years were pure rock 'n' roll, and not just an adventure holiday!

"My exit has nothing to do with Cede leaving the band, it is a purely personal decision.

"Believe me, it was hard for me to inform Daniel, Chris and Nils about my decision just now, but I have to listen to my heart and act accordingly.

"As FREEDOM CALL don't have any concerts planned right now, and Daniel is on the road with GAMMA RAY, there should be plenty of time for the band to find adequate replacements for me and Cede (as long as they don‘t have longer hair than we do :-) ).

"From counless talks with the others, I know that they respect — and above all, understand — my decision, and we part in friendship.

"I wish FREEDOM CALL all the best for the future."

FREEDOM CALL's latest studio album, "The Circle of Life", was released in March via SPV Records. A live album, entitled "Live Invasion", came out in May 2004. The disc, which was recorded on the band's tour with BLIND GUARDIAN, came with a special bonus CD featuring the "Tears of Taragon" EP plus two tracks that were previously only available in Japan.

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