Lee leaves To-Mera

[Lee_B]

Lee Barrett has stepped down as bass player for To-Mera. It was a decision made at the beginning of the year and a replacement is already in place.

“I’ve had a great time playing with the band, but unfortunately my “real life” work dictated that I was unable to fulfil any possible future touring or musical commitments. It was only fair to the rest of the band that I left now rather than encounter any potential scheduling conflicts at a later date. I shall hopefully still be involved behind the scenes and taking care of the band’s day-to-day business as I have been before, so I’ll still be sticking around.

Mark Harrington, also of Demagogue ( http://www.myspace.com/thedemagogue ) , is now the new bass player, so please wish him a warm welcome into the fold!”

 

[FUBAR]

Ah man, this was a shock...

 

[Brett - K A L I S I A]

!!!!!

 

[Thonolan]

At first I have to admit this was a joke, Lee, but it seems to be real. Hard to believe, though!

Who will write those extreme metal riffs now?

 

[sorceron]

ah geez that sucks

 

[Mazah]

Quite noble of Lee. It's not the easiest thing to do, to step down from a band that is becoming one of the most respected underground acts alive. Can the new guy do the "lip-roll"?

 

[Black Rain]

fuck that sucks, good luck though and warm welcomes to the new member

 

[opethpainter]

so... what's the real deal? has lee left the band or not?
his name is still on the lineup info on myspace and in the promo pictures so...

 

[Lee_B]

Yes, I've definitely left. I guess we forgot to update the Myspace! The photos have already been taken while the album was being recorded. Since I played on the album it was decided that the band wouldn't have a new photoshoot until maybe later in the year when the press work for "Delusions" was over.