Vocalist PelleK Splits With Damnation Angels, Band Seeks Replacement

U.K. based symphonic metal act Damnation Angels has split with Norweigan vocalist Per Fredrik PellK. The decision was mutual and in the works for some time now. The band recently issued the new album "The Valiant Fire" in Europe back in March and will issue it in North America on June 23rd via Massacre Records.

The band posted the following on its Facebook page: "We're sorry to say that after 5 years together, we're parting ways with PelleK. It's a mutual decision that has been on the horizon for quite some time. Per Fredrik has a lot going on in his life and simply can't commit the amount of time that we require from him. As things with the band get busier and busier, we need someone who can commit a serious amount of time to the band, and Per Fredrik simply can't fulfill this duty. We remain friends out of the band and wish him all the best for the future.

"So we plan on doing the Iron Maiden 2 album singer trick...it's time to find our Bruce Dickinson! The search for our new singer begins now, we're searching worldwide with no limits. Anyone from anywhere can apply. Simply click this link to download an instrumental version of one of our tracks and send us a link to you singing it on YouTube."

PelleK commented: "Hey guys. After 5 incredible years of touring and recording with Damnation Angels, I have decided to let someone else take my position as lead singer of the band. The reason is simple. As many of you know I've been very busy lately playing the lead role in an international cinema movie, singing for several video game companies and TV productions, playing concerts abroad, writing albums, making YouTube videos etc, and in addition to this there are many TV and movie related things coming up that I can't announce yet that will require a lot of my time.

"My former band members Will and John Graney have been like a second family to me, and I've learnt so much from them, so I wanna say thanks to those two. To all the Damnation Angels fans I've met on the countless U.K tours, the Europe-tour and in the U.S.A: Performing for you have been totally amazing. I'll never forget!"