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To/Die/For Calls It Quits

posted Apr 13, 2009 at 7:35 PM by xFiruath.  (13 Comments)

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Vocalist Jape of Finnish metallers To/Die/For has issued the following announcement about the band calling it a day:

"My nerves, stress level and Life came to the point that i really need to get some rest, and say goodbye for these Stressful and still nice days with TDF Since 2005 we have been through so many shitty things. We have been unlucky to meet so many shitty promoters etc. FUCK YOU ALL (this is for all of those so called promoters who ruined some of our tours,and are also one of TDF..s killers.) Also i have to thank some promoters, like AYU from Mexico! and of course we met other great and friendly promoters too around the world!but...a few asshole really can kill you!?

"Italy visit a couple of years ago, and U.S tour 2007 really sucked a huge part of my/our energy and motivation. It was a miracle that i continued after U.S tour until these days! Now, one booking agency tried to handle our first South-American tour and also things with this did not work.Local promoters here and there did not pay their part for the main promoters in time etc. They just could not handle things which had to be clear. I am so sad and pissed off this tour did not happen...AGAIN! We are so sorry for our fans there.

"There was only 9 shows totally confirmed for almost five weeks? And many more not that “handled” things. They seemed to be working very hard for us, but still...Again i felt like “we have been through this shit before” Also all these line-up changes always stressed me a lot and made me sad, but still everyone who played with me in TDF were great persons! Every line-up change killed a little part of me...well exept one!

"With our latest line-up we tried to write new songs, and we had some “raw”songs, but there was One big problem! No one seemed to like same kind of songs. Latest album came out in 2006 and after that we had only one new song? And we are not satisfied with it eather. Somethings must be wrong i think!?

"Also i felt like “something is trying to drive TDF..s music to wrong direction.” I am gothic and that..s it. I do not like Heavy metal riffs (actually i hate it!) and too many hooks here and there. I want it more simple! I want people to remember TDF as it was on All eternity Epilogue and IV days.

"I could write many lovely words about every TDF members i ever played with, but biggest Thanks i HAVE TO give for TONMI LILLMAN. He is my soulmate what comes to writing music.

"So...as you understand, i am not gonna continue anymore this TDF suffering, hassle and chaos. It is my time to relax and get new things into my life. We had a lot of fun,we met interesting people here and there. We got new friends etc. Many great things also happened.

"Other members are having their bands. Joonas is playing with Malpractice, Antza is playing in I.D Exorcist ( and Antza is the guitarist who fucking rocks!), Josey plays punk somewhere, Santtu still plays drums in a couple of local bands here (with Miikka Kuisma) Newest and latest TDF member Toni is also having a lot of different kind of music projects. Tonmi Lillman (one of my heroes) is working at the studio in Helsinki, and also he is still playing drums in Vanguard and Ajattara. Alli is playing his guitars at home, Juska is studying something weird things somewhere.

"And believe or not, also we had a lot of fans around the world and all i can say for them is “I am not sorry at all, and still i am very sorry, This just had to happen right now, and BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU, And we will meet again anyway somewhere, somehow, someday” I am singing and writing songs in a band called SUNDOWN SINDROME. We just recorded our first promo cd in Germany, and we are trying to find a great label for us soon as possible.One thing is sure...I am gonna hit the road very soon with new plans and with my new band.....

"I am feeling so fresh and happy with Sundown Sindrome.It feels so great to start from the clean table.Every member of this band are in a same boat!We already feel like brothers. No stress, just Rocking! Soon there will be our first samples on WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SUNDOWNSINDROME

"After all...Some may be pissed off because of my decision,and some may be happy But this is my life.DO WE CONTINUE SOMEDAY? WHO KNOWS?personally I am listening my heart as always. *FAREWELL*

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13 Comments on "To/Die/For Calls It Quits"

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1. zMETALlica writes:

damn, i love this band. wish i could have seen them live. :( they had some really good albums! good gothic metal.

# Apr 13, 2009 @ 8:02 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. pinto_beans writes:

I've never heard of these guys. Can someone enlighten me on them and maybe some good choice songs?

# Apr 14, 2009 @ 12:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. That one guy writes:

I can see where he is coming from but all he does is b**** about how much everyone else sucks.

# Apr 15, 2009 @ 1:37 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. pinto_beans writes:

I should have specified even more: Could I have an explanation in good detail and not through a high school mentality description?

# Apr 15, 2009 @ 9:59 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Slime writes:

Too bad !!!!!!!!!!!!

# Apr 15, 2009 @ 12:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Rock_In writes:

pinto_beans,The group was gothic metal and was form Finland.At the beginning they were called Mary-Ann and their style wasn't gothic.They were great band one of my faves and made so good music.So for me they haven't bad song and here are some names :Little Deaths,In the heat of the night,Immortal love,Hollow heart,Farewell,Wounds wide open,Scar Diary so i hope you like them :)

# Apr 15, 2009 @ 2:04 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. hater_guy writes:

my mom's a virgin

# Apr 21, 2009 @ 11:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. nfgnfgherthdghdgh writes:

to die for dose not suck who sucks is thatdum a$$ gook herman li

# Apr 22, 2009 @ 10:35 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. je$$e writes:

yes pinto they suck ballz ok.all these people r correct about them.do not her them.they suck and thats why thet broke up

# Apr 25, 2009 @ 1:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. pinto_beans writes:

^ Your mad aren't you? Wanna talk about it champ?

# Apr 25, 2009 @ 2:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. je$$e writes:

dude my bad for saying that u need to go somewhere else but u now i like punk an rock.

# Apr 25, 2009 @ 4:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. That_One_Guy writes:

jesse -- Your spelling is horrific. I can hardly understand what you're trying to say at times. Some people won't take you too seriously.

# Apr 26, 2009 @ 1:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Conniptionskiss writes:

These guys are pretty good, I'm sorry that I never got to see them live.
Actually I don't even know if they ever came to my state.
Sad, isn't it?

# Apr 26, 2009 @ 9:36 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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