MYSTIC CIRCLE Frontman Quits, Launches GLOOMBALL

Bassist/vocalist Graf von Beelzebub has left the German "dark Satanic metal" band MYSTIC CIRCLE to concentrate on his new band GLOOMBALL. GLOOMBALL is currently in talks with labels about the release of its first CD, which is expected before the end of the year. Audio samples are available on the group's MySpace page.

MYSTIC CIRCLE is rumored to have split up following Beelzebub's departure although this has not yet been officially confirmed.