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Vocalist JOHAN LIIVA Exits NONEXIST

August 13, 2003

Sweden's NONEXIST, featuring ANDROMEDA guitarist Johan Reinholdz, have parted ways with vocalist Johan Liiva (HEARSE, ex-ARCH ENEMY).

"Liiva said that his full-time job and involvement with HEARSE made it difficult to find energy for NONEXIST as well," Reinholdz explained to Digital Metal. "I understand his situation and reasons and there are no hard feelings between us. It feels sad and it has been great working with him."

Drummer Matte Modin (DARK FUNERAL, DEFLESHED) has also exited the group due to priorities in his other bands, leaving Reinholdz as the only remaining member of NONEXIST.

The guitarist, who plans on filling both slots before the recording of the group's sophomore album, says that he is adamant about finding the right vocalist for the group: "NONEXIST is looking for a vocalist who is able to match Johan Liiva's intensity, originality and presence. Our second album is being prepared at the moment."

NONEXIST will record the upcoming CD at Reinholdz's personal studio, Multipass Studios, in Höör, Sweden, where he recorded sections of ANDROMEDA's newest album, "II=I". No album or track titles have been revealed.

According to Johan, the new songs are "slower, heavier and a bit more melodic" than those on the group's debut. "The material is more mid-paced generally, some fast songs though. There were some keyboards on 'Deus Deceptor', but on the new one there's gonna be more, both chords and melodies. Another difference is that there are less odd-time signature grooves. Still brutal though I'm really pleased with the material and we'll start recording sometime this year."

For more information about auditioning for the vocalist and drummer slots in NONEXIST, please e-mail [email protected]. Serious inquiries only.

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