Alexander has a job as a guitar teacher, a girlfriend or wife, and a KID now.....of course I was quite shocked when he left the band a year ago (as were all of the fans ---AND the other band members, especially Alexi as far as I know!!!) but still, I can accept that now. It's his life, he should go on with it, and I honestly wish him good luck!
As for Roope, ive seen him on stage in wacken and he seemed really professional, a really cool stage persona....andd a GREAT guitarist too judging by his work with Sinergy (unfortunately I havent heard any Stone yet!).
I'd have nothing against him staying in the Hate Crew, but we'll see....