Switzerland's GODIVA Loses Three Members

January 21, 2009

Peter Gander (drums),Mitch Koontz (bass) and Steve Papacharitos (lead guitar) have announced their departure from Swiss rockers GODIVA due to "musical" and "personal" differences, as well as undisclosed management issues. The said in a statement, "We really regret having to give up this band after all these intensive years, and we want to thank all our fans and all the people who have supported us. If our music will carry on — and in which direction — is uncertain at the moment: time will tell."

GODIVA's third album, "Destruction", was released in September 2007 via Mausoleum Records. The CD was produced by Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69) and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland.

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