NEVERMORE To Perform As Four-Piece At European Festivals

May 31, 2006

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has commented on guitarist Steve Smyth's announcement that he will be unable to perform with the band on their upcoming four European festival dates — Italy's Gods Of Metal, Germany's Rock Hard, Sweden Rock, and Ireland's Rock Fest Belfast.

Recently diagnosed with end stage kidney failure (the result of a congenital birth defect),Smyth stated about his current condition, "I am now in the hospital being treated with dialysis. The total kidney failure that I thought was a few months away has already happened. I am extremely disappointed with this situation, but there is nothing I can do. I wish the guys in NEVERMORE all the best and hope that as many of you fans as possible give them your support in Europe."

Commenting yesterday from the Atlanta airport on their way to Italy, NEVERMORE's Dane said, "We are saddened by Steve's escalating condition. He is an active part of this band and our thoughts stay with him. We will be performing as a four-piece for these shows and will have Chris Broderick join us for the rest of our European schedule."

JAG PANZER guitarist Chris Broderick performed with the band on their three-week American tour with IN FLAMES and EVERGREY. Broderick, who first performed with the band in 2003, said, "My heart goes out to Steve Smyth and I wish him all the best. It's a dreadful situation, but I'm glad I can help out at this time."

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