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EXCALION Bassist Steps Down; New Band Lineup Unveiled

April 27, 2005

Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have posted the following message on their official web site:

"Timo Sahlberg will continue in the band but not as the bassist! He will run the errands of the band.

"This decision was made in a total agreement and every one of us, including Timo, thinks that this is the best way to make EXCALION even a tighter group than before. Timo's inspiration doesn't nowadays come from playing an instrument, so this was definitely the best way to choose. Now Timo can, in addition to his studies, really put time and effort in the band's activities that happen outside the rehearsal room.

"We will go on with only one guitar and Tero will grab the bass."

EXCALION current lineup:

Vocals - Jarmo Pääkkönen
Guitar - Vesa Nupponen
Keyboards - Jarmo Myllyvirta
Drums - Henri Pirkkalainen
Bass - Tero Vaaja

As previously reported, EXCALION will release their new album, "Primal Exhale", on May 17 via Sound Riot Records.

Described as a blend of NIGHTWISH and STRATOVARIUS, "Primal Exhale" was recorded and mixed at Watercastle Studios and was mastered at The Digital Audio in U.K. (ROYAL HUNT, RING OF FIRE, LAST TRIBE). Cover artwork duties were handled by C.A. Interactive (MORIFADE, AXENSTAR, SUPREME MAJESTY).

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