THE FACELESS Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

January 24, 2008

Vocalist Derek Rydquist has left Los Angeles-based death metallers THE FACELESS to pursue a college degree.

CommentedDerek: "THE FACELESS and I are sad to inform you that I will no longer be a member of the band. Long story short, there are things going on in my life that are keeping me from being 100% dedicated to the band, and that isn't fair to everyone involved in the band. I love this band, I love the guys, and I love the music, but in order for both the band and myself to grow to our fullest potentials, I feel that I must leave. I want to thank anyone who ever had a hand in helping out the band, every band we've toured with, all the new friends I've made in the last year, and of course the awesome dudes of THE FACELESS. I am sorry to disappoint any fans, but remember: THE FACELESS ruled before me, they ruled with me, and they will continue to dominate without me."

The remaining members of the group have issued the following statement:

"We have huge plans in 2008 including some killer tours and the recording of our new album! We are looking for someone who has a singing style similar to Derek's. A loud, consistent vocalist with confidence in his voice and stage presence is ideal for the replacement. A good sense of time, rhythm, odd meter and rapid sixteenth note voice patterns is also a must."

If interested in joining THE FACELESS, visit the band's MySpace page and send them a link where they can hear your voice. "Before we try anyone out or send a track without vocals, we must hear your voice!" says the group.

THE FACELESS' debut album, "Akeldama", was released last year via Sumerian Records.

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