THE LUCIFER PRINCIPLE Reunites With Former Guitarist GIEDO VAN DE GRAAF

Dutch death metal band THE LUCIFER PRINCIPLE announce the return of their estranged guitarist Giedo van de Graaf. Van de Graaf, who has been the main composer and guitarist on all of the releases of The Lucifer Principle, joined the line of auditions after the departure of guitarist Hein Willekens, who left to pursue a yet undisclosed solo project. Van de Graaf left THE LUCIFER PRINCIPLE in early 2018, for personal reasons. In their first rehearsal, an entirely new song was crafted already.

After the announcement that guitarist Hein Willekens (Up The Irons, ex Legion Of The Damned), who took over the part as guitarist from Giedo van de Graaf in 2018, would leave THE LUCIFER PRINCIPLE, the band made a public announcement in which they stated they were looking for a replacement. Unexpected, well-known, and very promising names applied, but little did the band expect that their formed axeman would be one of them. He however was not given the job, he had to fight for it. After some serious talking and a first audition, with an instant musical reconnection, it became instantly apparent for the band that their lost brother had returned.

THE LUCIFER PRINCIPLE lead singer Earik states:
“This comes as a surprise to me as much as it does to anyone else. Giedo made a strong return on all levels at our first rehearsal. The band has grown in the last two years, but Giedo nailed it from the first song untill the last. We even found time to start working on a new song. So although he is a familiar face, I do see this as a new chapter. I would hereby like to thank Hein for his relentless input and fresh approach he showed us in the band over the last two years and I wish him all the best with what he has coming. I don’t know what it will be yet, but trust me, that MF is gonna kick some ass again soon. I would also like to express my gratitude towards all the great guitarists that have shown interest in joining us. Some of them were good enough to have us consider to move on with three guitarists, also on a personal level, but ultimately, this is what I think is the best and most logical step for us”.

Giedo van de Graaf adds:
“It’s feels great to re-join The Lucifer Principle after two years. I hope we can Stomp up things soon on stage (…..when the storm is over). In the meantime we’ll start working on new songs! See you all soon, stay save!”.

THE LUCIFER PRINCIPLE is:
Erik “Earik” Mensinga Vocals (2004-present)
Thomas De Bruin – Guitars (2004-present)
Mikhail Kulagin Drums (2006-present)
Sander Keuls Bass (2010-present)
Giedo van de Graaf (2004-2018; 2020-present)