German power metal band Primal Fear just suffered a pretty severe loss of members. Guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré, and bassist Alex Jansen have all quit the band, leaving vocalist Ralf Scheepers and bassist/band producer Mat Sinner as the only remaining members.
The departing members of Primal Fear have issued the following statement. Scheepers and Sinner have not yet responded to the mass exodus.
"Dear fans and friends of Primal Fear, we unfortunately have to inform you today that Alex Beyrodt, Tom Naumann, Michael Ehré and Alex Jansen, who helped us on bass for the last two years, are no longer part of the band Primal Fear. Triggered by decisions within the band that we do not agree with, this step was anything but easy for us to take. We would like to make it clear that despite the differences of opinion, there was no argument or bad blood.
"We would like to thank you for the time we spent together, the numerous albums, the tours, shows and festivals that have taken us around the world together, and of course for the love of the fans. We wish Mat and Ralf all the best for the future!"
