PRIMAL FEAR loses four members at once, guitarist MAGNUS KARLSSON to rejoin on the road
26-08-2024
German metal band PRIMAL FEAR, who have earlier this year officially signed a deal with record label Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) for the release of their next studio album, have confirmed that Swedish guitarist Magnus Karlsson, will rejoin PRIMAL FEAR. Karlsson, who has been primarily a studio member of the band for much of the past decade will join the band on the road following the departures of guitarists Alex Beyrodt and Tom Naumann, drummer Michael Ehré and bassist Alex Jansen.
PRIMAL FEAR said in a social media post: “To answer some of your questions – Magnus Karlsson is still in the band! The only difference to a week ago is that he will join PRIMAL FEAR permanently on albums (like always) and from now on @ all live shows and tours again!”
Added Magnus: “Can’t wait to hit the stage with PRIMAL FEAR again! It’s going to be an incredible ride! We’re going to create something truly special together, both live and in the studio, and I’m so grateful to share this journey with all you metalheads! Metal is forever”.
On August 23, Beyrodt, Naumann, Ehré and Jansen announced their departures from PRIMAL FEAR, writing in a statement: “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!”
Singer Ralf Scheepers and bassist Mat Sinner (a.k.a. Matthias Lasch), who also serves as PRIMAL FEAR‘s producer, have yet to announce replacements for the departed musicians.
The band’s last album “Code Red” is available as a digipak CD, 2xLP in multiple color variants, and digitally.
“Code Red” track listing:
01. Another Hero
02. Bring That Noise
03. Deep In The Night
04. Cancel Culture
05. Play A Song
06. The World Is On Fire
07. Their Gods Have Failed
08. Steelmelter
09. Raged By Pain
10. Forever
11. Fearless
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