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VIOLENT STORM Parts Ways With Singer

March 13, 2010

VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — has parted ways with singer Craig Swyger "due to musical differences." Cervino states, "Craig will soon be embarking on his own brand new project and I wish him nothing but the best on his future endeavors."

He adds, "VIOLENT STORM's upcoming release is on its last stages. We are focusing on the new vocals and adding the final touches to have a single out in just a few more weeks."

The new VIOLENT STORM singer will be announced shortly.

VIOLENT STORM's video for the song "Fire in the Unknown" can be viewed below. The visual portion of the clip features the following lineup:

Mick Cervino- Bass
Craig Swyger - Vocals
Dorian Vaz - Guitar
Rod Valente - Drums

VIOLENT STORM's latest album, "Storm Warning" was produced by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing (his first production credit outside of PRIEST),and features guest appearances by Downing, Malmsteen and Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON). The CD was released in the U.S. on July 17, 2007 via Gold Storm Records.

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