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Former Dimmu Borgir Bassist/Clean Vocalist Vortex Speaks On Splitting With The Band

posted Sep 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM by Diamond Oz.  (6 Comments)

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I.C.S. Vortex, the former bass player and clean vocalist of Dimmu Borgir, has posted a message online regarding his departure from the band. The message reads as follows:

"I've really enjoyed the ride, the Dimmu years have been awesome. I look forward to concentrating fully on my own project now, and the opening possibility to resurrect a band or three.

"A special thanks to all the crazy and lovely people I have met on the road with Dimmu over the years, for the support from so many of you, and for the continuing interest in my musical projects.

"I will always treasure the albums and the brotherhood as it was before the cabin-fever, music industry and greed went METALLICA on our asses.

"My support goes to (former Dimmu Borgier keyboardist) Mustis, the true creative force in Dimmu for the last ten years, and his rightful legal chase."

"Another update from Vortex' webmaster reads: "I think that now is the right time to post some news on the future music plans of I.C.S. Vortex...

"Simen will have a meeting with LAMENTED SOULS in mid September to plan a new release and a few gigs in Norway.

"There is another meeting also planned with ARCTURUS members to discuss about the future of the band and a possible reunion. Nothing's for certain yet but keep visiting back the page as more announcements will take place about Simen's projects in the very near future!"

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6 Comments on "Former Dimmu Borgir Bassist Speaks On Split"

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1. Analguest writes:

shame,shame,shaame,

legal bettle?? will there b a situation with dimmu like there was with gorgoroth??

# Sep 1, 2009 @ 3:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Jenny writes:

YES keep making Music, if you're happy, I'm happy!

# Sep 1, 2009 @ 3:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. escargot writes:

He finally came to his senses. Looking forward for whatever he does next.

# Sep 1, 2009 @ 4:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Analguest writes:

mustis released a statement saying he got kicked out of the band, and that he is taking legal action in order to receive credits for all the songs he's written and not been credited for.

# Sep 1, 2009 @ 6:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. metalfan653 writes:

im glad vortex plans to continue and i cant wait for him to realese an album soon.

# Sep 1, 2009 @ 10:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. RTB writes:

DB of coarse will go on, but idk if they can recover as well as people think....especially without mustis...looks pretty bleak...intresting "metallica" take by vortex.... good luck to him

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