Just the other day I was talking to my friend about how Volbeat seemed to be off the radar in recent months. Turns out they're going through a lineup change.
The band have just announced they have parted ways with longtime bassist, Anders Kjølholm. Kjølholm has been with the band since the beginning but it just wasn't working out. Frontman Michael Poulsen and drummer Jon Larsen offered this statement:
"Anders has been a loyal friend and bandmate since 2001. We've toured most parts of the world and shared experiences that only few bands get to do. We're very thankful for this and wish Anders all the best in the future."
Anders released his own statement as well:
"It has been a great experience to be part of the VOLBEAT family for so long and I wish Michael, Jon and Rob [Caggiano, guitar], everyone involved with the band and of course all the fans all the best on the continued journey.
So why did he really leave? Everybody seems to be keeping quiet but because of the polite nature of the split, I'd have to think Anders was the one who initiated leaving as opposed to being forced out. Either way, the band plan to tour heavily in 2016.
