Finnish
death/doom metal pioneers
AMORPHIS
have posted this statement as bassist NICLAS
ETELäVUORI has left the band to be replaced by former AMORPHIS bassist OLLI PEKKA (OPPU).
AMORPHIS unleashed TOUR EDITION of "UNDER THE RED
CLOUD", 2/24/2017 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
FROM AMORPHIS:
Dear all,
We just arrived back home from almost an 8 week North American tour that was a great success in many ways.
A humble thank you to all who came to the shows and meet & greets
to tell us that we were truly missed last 8 years. Next tour will take
place much sooner, that’s for sure.
There are a lot of things
happening right now in Amorphis camp but the saddest part is that our
dear brother Niclas Etelävuori has decided to part ways with Amorphis.
His decision has nothing to do with the band, no bad blood, no hard
feelings between us so it is better that you read his statement and
thoughts below. It’s really hard to describe the feelings everyone is
going through right now, especially when we have worked as a family with
him for so many years. People should understand that Amorphis has
always been a democratic band and it’s pretty obvious that not all
choices can please everyone. Some people don’t get along with each
other, that’s life. The focus and all decisions have still aimed for the
greater good and only what is best for AMORPHIS. We will continue with
our current management as we feel that there is no distrust between us
whatsoever.
Even in these circumstances the show must go on, so
we are happy to announce that our old friend and original Amorphis bass
player Olli-Pekka (Oppu) Laine is going to play the forthcoming shows
and festivals with us. It’s been a long time since we played together
but it sure is going to be nostalgic and great fun. Rest of the year
continues busy as we are now heading to Russia after couple of weeks and
from there to Radio Rock (FIN) cruise before the festival season
starts. Under The Red Cloud tour will end in September and after that we
start to work on a new album. We’ll keep you informed about that later
on.
Most of all, we want to wish Niclas nothing but the best in the future and he will always remain as a close brother to us.
Shine on!
TomiJ, Esa, TomiK, Santeri, Jan
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Statement from Niclas
Hello everyone,
I've been avoiding hanging on Facebook since it was invented but now I
feel it's probably the only way to get my message out as intended so I
have to start now.
I'm very very sad to inform you that after 17
years I've decided to leave my duties as bass player of Amorphis. This
is probably the hardest decision I ever made in my life. I still love
the music and the guys and the crew are still my brothers and I wish
them all all the best in the future. There's absolutely no bad blood
between us.
The reason for my departure is 100% due to the
(mis)management of the band. It probably sounds crazy to most of you,
but that's how it is (music business can sometimes be very complicated).
I got the guy his job back in the day and now I only heard lies and
bullshit for the last many years, I just had enough so I gotta go I
can't work or live like that. It is pretty obvious to me that the
manager only works for his own best interest not for the bands best
interest, and that's not how it should be.
Strange enough for me ”most” of the band still wants to continue on this path so I better find another one.
We all gotta do what we believe in and I don't believe in our manager
anymore. I have left the door open if the band would decide to change
things.
Staying true to yourself is most important in life and
that's what I'm trying to do, you only live once and life is too short
for bullshit. I could probably write a book about it but I'll save that
for later now I'm too tired and I have to look for a new job.
I'd
like to thank all the fans, companies, people I've met and worked with
all over the world over the years it's been a blast. I hope we meet
again some sunny day.
Regards,
Niclas
p.s. Bands never let your booking agent be your manager!!! (just a little advice, that we didn't take)
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-
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