THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Parts Ways With Touring Keyboardist

August 12, 2008

Dutch metallers THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have announced the departure of touring keyboardist Carsten Altena.

Commented Altena: "A few days ago I made a decision. As of 2009 I'm leaving THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT as a live member. It was a difficult decision. Things are going extremely well for the band: the third album has been heralded as the metal release of the year by many individuals and magazines across the world. We're performing at all these great festivals, one of them being one of the biggest in Europe. We're getting a lot of attention from magazines and radio stations. We're doing headline shows and share cool stages with big names.

"So leaving the band now seems like a bad time. Actually, anytime would probably be a bad time. What are the reasons? In one word, lack of time. For getting things done, on a personal level, on a professional level (as a graphic designer). For a couple of my own studio projects I've been postponing for years, really. And lack of time for doing not too much, really. That's probably the first thing I'm going to do; take it easy. Having said that, I won't rule out the possibility that I will do work for THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT as a studio musician in the future, just like I've done for so many other bands. But mark my words, I will be back some day on a stage, with a fresh new act! You will know when and where! Thanks.

"I'm leaving the band, but still have the friends I've made in the last couple of four years. It was an honour to share the stage with such talented musicians. Sjoerd, Robin, Martijn and Michiel, you guys fucking rule. And let's not forget to thank the crew and entourage, especially Arjen. I wish you all the best!"

THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT's new album, "Triumvirate", was released in February via Twilight-Vertrieb. The CD was recorded at Ground Zero studio with producer Pascal Altena. Mixing and mastering duties were handled by Guido Aalbers.

THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT performing at the Zwarte Cross festival, which was held July 25-27 in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands:

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