EDEN’S
CURSE are disappointed to announce the departure of Pete
Newdeck from the band. Pete has been the drummer of
the group since it’s formation in 2006 and has been a key member of the writing
team during those eight years together. However he announced to the band just
before Christmas that it was his intention to leave the group due to personal
and family commitments as well as wishing to concentrate on Tainted
Nation, whom he fronts as their vocalist, and his activities as the
drummer for UK AOR act Newman.
Bassist
and founding member Paul Logue comments “We are extremely
disappointed to lose such a talent as Pete, but fully
understand his reasons for moving on. We are very proud of what he has built
with Tainted Nation and in particular for stepping out from
behind the kit with such consummate ease. Without question we will all remain
great friends with Pete and wish him and Tainted
Nation nothing but the greatest of success for the future
ahead“.
Pete himself
adds “This was a difficult decision to make, yet one that was made easier
due to the compassion, understanding and support I was shown by the other guys
in Eden’s Curse. It’s basically a case of having an array of
commitments, some personal and some musical, that I felt I had to prioritise. I
am sure the band will not see this as a setback and I wish them the continued
success they deserve and to build on the acclaimed album we just
released“.
The
bond between both parties is further demonstrated by Eden’s
Curse announcing that Tainted Nation will support them
on several of their up and coming shows on their “Symphony Of Sin UK
Tour” in May.
In
the words of the late great Freddie Mercury “The show must
go on” …
It
is with great pleasure that Eden’s Curse announces that
Scotsman John Clelland (Code Of Silence) is
the bands new Drummer.
Hailing
from Edinburgh, John has been working with bassist Paul
Logue on several album productions over the past few years, most
notably the “Dark Skies Over Babylon” album by Code Of
Silence, and was on obvious choice it seems.
“John and I have worked together for a few years on various
musical projects, especially the Code Of Silence album that I
wrote and produced. I always found him a pleasure to work with. He is extremely
methodical and approaches things in a very studious and professional manner. You
always know when working with John that you will get absolute
quality back in abundance and not just your run of the mill typical drum parts
either – they are typically well thought out, crafted and executed with great
precision. He is a great player and an even better person and
when Pete told me that he was leaving there was only one choice
in my mind. It was just a case of convincing the rest of the band what I already
knew and that John would fit the ethos on what Eden’s
Curse stands for today” stated Paul.
John himself
beamed “I’m honoured and delighted to be the new drummer in Eden’s
Curse and to be part of the team. I’m really excited about touring
the UK with the guys in May and working on
new EC material in the future. I’ve been told how great
the Eden’s Curse fans are and I’m looking forward to meeting
them all. I think you will be impressed by the set of songs that the guys have
selected for the bands first headline tour. I’m looking forward to forming an
all Scottish solid rhythm section“!
An
introductory video to John Clelland can be viewed below:
Eden’s
Curse will be undertaking their first headline tour on
the UK leg of the “Symphony Of Sin Tour” which
will hit Britain this coming May.
The
dates are as follows :
19/05/14 –
Ivory Blacks, Glasgow
20/05/14 – The Railway, Bolton
21/05/14 – Snooty Fox, Wakefield
22/05/14 – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
23/05/14 – Yardbirds, Grimsby
24/05/14 – Static, Swansea
25/05/14 – Underworld, London
20/05/14 – The Railway, Bolton
21/05/14 – Snooty Fox, Wakefield
22/05/14 – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
23/05/14 – Yardbirds, Grimsby
24/05/14 – Static, Swansea
25/05/14 – Underworld, London
More
information and ticket links can be found at www.edenscurse.com/uktour
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