Sound Storm Parts With Drummer Federico Brignolo

Italy's Sound Storm has issued the following announcement about parting ways with the band's drummer:

"It's with much regret that today we announce the split with our brother, friend and band-founder Federico 'Sadwise' Brignolo.

"He decided to leave the band a few months ago, after that some personal reasons forced him to miss the last tour and festival appearances.

"The split has totally been friendly, no conflict or dispute inside the band took place. This was an hard decision on both side due to force majeure of some private-life events.

"However we remember with joy the unforgettable moments we spent together, 2 albums, tours and a lot of shows all over the world, from the small pubs in Turin to the international gigs sharing the stage with bands such as Blind Guardian, Haggard, Angra, Tristania and many more... We will never forget it!

"We want to wish him a bright and shining life and want to thank Federico for everything he did for Sound Storm over the years, we would never have been who we are without him and his precious contribution!"

You can also check out a song off the band's "Immortalia" album below (and read our review of the disc here).