Sänger Allen Wright hat END OF APRIL verlassen. Ob und wie es mit der Band weitergeht, steht noch in den Sternen. Er gab auf der Bandpage folgendes Statement ab: "When I came back four years ago- I had the plan that I wanted to play in a
band that was totally based on KEEPING IT REAL- no compromise. Musically, I
can say that I accomplished that but internally, in the band- it failed.
After four years of trying to overtake the industry by staying true to my
roots, spilling my guts out on 2 demos and 2 records, giving 200% at every
show- into every aspect of this band- I have just realized that I have no
idea why I am doing it anymore and have the feeling that while I am busy
being the "face" of the band, that I am also expected to be the glue, the
drive, the mouthpiece, the control freak, the scapegoat... And because of
that pressure- I can not and do not want to play music under these
circumstances anymore- where I give and give and other people take and take.
My candle was burning low at both ends... and that is not healthy for
anybody. I held out for as long as I could...
There are a lot things that i wish I had done different- but the past is
the past and now I have to focus on the future.
This band meant the world to me- meant so much to me that I lost
friendships, a relationship and now, possibly my relationship with the band
members and the fans that for the most part- kept me going the last few
years. Yeah, it´s scary, sad and really fucked up. But I refuse to lose
anymore self respect and stomach anymore bullshit for anyone. That´s the
simplest way I can explain it.
There are truckloads of specific reasons that you would all understand, but
those details will stay between me, my x-managers, my x-bookers, my x-label
and now- my x-band.
Believe me- quitting End of April is the only option for me to move forward
and stay positive and I hope the band continues without me.
At this point- I am hanging up my mic and don´t think I will ever pick it
up again. THAT alone should say something to you about how I feel right now
and how serious it is. I have a good feeling that I can help other bands
behind the scenes but I don´t think i can ever put myself in that position
again on stage- all my blood and sweat on a record again, knowing that I
stand and fall- according to what the people surrounding me feel like
doing... or not.
Right now- I will concentrate my efforts managing some great and dedicated
bands as well as booking them and have no plans to start another band.
Thanks to everybody that kept me going for this long... you know who you
are and what you mean to me- and remember-
Keep on Keepin´ it REAL- always- in the end that´s all you got left..."