OMNIUM GATHERUM Part Ways With Vocalist, Label

May 3, 2006

Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have parted ways with vocalist Antti Filppu. "This is very unfortunate, but everyone considers this as the only way if OMNIUM GATHERUM is going to continue as a band," the group write on their web site. "Other members of OMNIUM GATHERUM thank Antti for all these years and great times. We hope that Antti will continue to do his 'thing' and wish him the best possible luck! The name of the new vocalist will be announced later. The ball continues rolling immediately, that's for sure!" A message from Antti explaining his decision to leave the band can be found at this location.

In other news, "OMNIUM GATHERUM is composing and demoing new stuff at the moment and it´s sure that the new album will definitely be the best one yet! The new album have been planned to record this year, but OMNIUM GATHERUM is seeking a new label home at the moment, as the band parted ways also with their former label Nuclear Blast while ago... So, interested labels feel free to take contact!"

The following OMNIUM GATHERUM gigs will be unaffected by Antti Filppu's departure:

Aug. 4.-5 - Dark River Festival - FIN
Sep. 29-30 - Bloodstock Festival - UK (+ mini-tour in U.K., TBA)

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