FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th, 2007

GUITARIST STEVE SMYTH PARTS WAYS WITH NEVERMORE

Guitarist Steve Smyth has officially parted ways with Nevermore, citing personal and business differences.

"All things find their end eventually, and at this time, I wish to make it clear that this was mutually agreed between the band and myself.

I will continue on with other aspects of my music career, including the upcoming release of The EssenEss Project, an all instrumental album, in the vein of progressive rock, that is now finished and being prepared for release.

After a year and 4 months of being out of the touring scene due to ill health and then a kidney transplant, I have finally been given a full health clearance by my doctors to go back on the road, and I am now ready to return to the stage.

I am proud and extremely honored to have been a guest of Uli Jon Roth at his Sky Academy concert series this past weekend, August 24th and 25th , in LA. What an awesome experience! To jam with one of the greatest, as well as several other incredible guitarists and musicians who have been big influences on my playing over the years, and to make new friends as well, the whole thing was just incredible. Many thanks to Uli for inviting me, it was truly an honor!

I am now embarking on a 6 week of tour of Europe with my friends from the Danish thrash metal band, SPV Recording Artists, HateSphere, first supporting Behemoth in Poland, and then joining the Dimmu Borgir tour. I have been a fan of HateSphere and friends with the band since 2003, when they opened for Testament at a festival we played together, and absolutely look forward to getting out with them and together, crushing Europe!"

Anyone know what happened? Who will be his replacement?

I'm surprised neither Blabbermouth nor the Rev had posted this news yet.

originally, this was the reason
On April 30, 2006, Smyth released a message explaining to fans that he has been diagnosed with kidney failure due to a congenital birth defect. Updates followed on May 30, June 3, and August 9, 2006 on his official website.[1] On December 12, 2006, Smyth had a successful kidney transplantation.[2]

It's believed that Chris Broderick is staying. *shrug*

sean said:

i think blabbermouth reported it back in august

yea, i heard about this a while ago...as long as Loomis is still there I aint worried...plus Broderick has been playin with em...I dont think they'll ever have a problem getting sweet second guitarists

when i read the name Broadrick i almost had a heart attack. then i realized it wasn't Justin Broadrick.

not, broadrick, BRODERICK. Infininetly better guitar player.

sucks.

i got a nevermore logo pick with steve's signature on it... somewhere...

It's a bit weird that now that he's finally healthy he's officially leaving.


But I'd LOVE it if Broderick stayed in the band.