Epica Guitarist Calls It Quits

posted Dec 16, 2008 at 3:34 PM by opeiya. (8 Comments)

In a statement on Epica’s official website, guitarist Ad Sluijter has decided to leave the band after six years and four studio albums.

“Ad is a founding member of Epica and has been of great value to the band. We would like to use this opportunity to thank Ad for his everlasting devotion for Epica,” reads the official news from the Dutch symphonic metal band. “We will never forget all the great moments we have shared together and wish Ad the very best for the future. We hope to be able to announce Ad's successor soon.”

No word yet on whether or not this will affect their commitment to Wacken Open Air 2009.

Ad’s own official statement can be found on his personal mySpace page.

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8 Comments on "Epica Guitarist Calls It Quits"

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1. Jenny writes:

That's too bad. I'm sure they'll find someone to take over for em if the band is still planning to attend Wacken. If not that, I wish them luck finding a permanent replacement member soon.

# Dec 16, 2008 @ 3:45 PM ET | IP Logged

2. androphobic writes:

wow. always gay when a member decides to walk out. or get kicked out. but if they still want to play that wacken, better find someone soon.

# Dec 16, 2008 @ 4:50 PM ET | IP Logged

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3. brandedcfh420 writes:

amanda sommerville is sexier than simone.

# Dec 16, 2008 @ 9:36 PM ET | IP Logged

4. Clintbet writes:

Branded: NUH UH! >:O

better singer though.

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 7:13 AM ET | IP Logged

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5. brandedcfh420 writes:

dude, amanda has a way better body. simone is very beautiful, but amanda is sexier in exery aspect.

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 10:01 AM ET | IP Logged

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6. brandedcfh420 writes:

exery=every

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 10:01 AM ET | IP Logged

7. Jack Tors writes:

Is he the guy that growls that death metal sounding crap and ruins their songs? Good riddance.

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 2:09 PM ET | IP Logged

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8. metalrox555 writes:

This really sucks! It will be interesting to see if or how much Epica changes. Great band though!

# Dec 17, 2008 @ 2:39 PM ET | IP Logged

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