Leaves' Eyes Responds To Vocalist Switch Situation

The Leaves' Eyes split is officially getting ugly. While the original press release sent out by the band had statements from all parties indicating an agreeable split, of course that turned out to not actually be the case.

Both sides have now sent out dueling statements with completely different claims about what went down. Liv Kristine claims plotting went on behind her back and she was booted from her own band without warning after a new vocalist was already picked.

The remaining members of Leaves' Eyes have fired back with this statement below, claiming everyone agreed to the split through a mediator and that Liv was aware of the situation as early as January:

"Dear Fans and Friends, we are just back from a great weekend in Indonesia. Our first show with Elina went awesome! Despite a heavy tropical storm before the gig 21.000 people showed up in front of the stage!

"We understand that many fans and friends are surprised and shocked about the change in our band. We all know Liv had an important role for the band in the past, and we understand people are sad as it was not an easy decision for every one involved.

"But since a lot of hateful and disrespectful comments are in the social media, we would like to take the opportunity to make some points very clear: Leaves’ Eyes has always been a band, and not a project, nor a Liv Kristine solo project at all. We always worked as a team in Leaves’ Eyes. In the last decade Tosso and Alex wrote the music for Leaves’ Eyes and Liv took care of the lyrics.

"Liv’s solo project is called 'Liv Kristine.' We supported Liv also in her solo career, writing music, recording and producing albums and doing management in the past.

"The decision to part ways with Liv was taken by all Leaves’ Eyes members, including Liv. A mediator - a friend of Liv and Alex - was at the band meeting who can witness that the decision of parting ways was agreed by all members. Liv was happy to have the opportunity to plan changes in her future life and she does not have to go on tour so much anymore. The idea to go separated ways came up already in January. Elina was no part of this decision or process.

"It was also agreed to help Liv for her solo project Liv Kristine and record her new demo songs and her further projects at the studio just like in the past.

"Please respect the privacy of Liv and Alex! Disrespectful postings and bashing is harming their family situation and their son Leon. Liv and Alex don’t want to split fans - don’t give false rumors, haters and bashers a chance!

"At the moment we can’t tell you more details as legal actions are in process. To our world wide fans who are there for the music and not the gossip: LET THE MUSIC TALK! We are looking forward to present new material with Elina soon! Stay tuned for news of our upcoming video clip, music and tour updates. Rock on!

"PS: We will post the protocol of the band meeting by the mediator! The truth always remains."