Wow 3 members leave DREAMSCAPE!

[Metaldrumz]

German progressive metallers DREAMSCAPE have parted ways with Roland Stoll (vocals), Benno Schmidtler (bass) and Jan Vacik (keyboards). "We do point out, that we disband in agreement, with the greatest respect to each other and in deep friendship," the band writes on its web site. "We have experienced a lot together, had a fantastic time, gave a lot of awesome shows and produced fantastic albums. Most of it was only possible because of you, our fans, so thank you so much for all your support! Roland, Benno and Jan will leave DREAMSCAPE because of private affairs. They will reach out for different interests and projects, but a part of them will always be with DREAMSCAPE. Wolfgang Kerinnis (guitar) and Michael Schwager (drums) will continue DREAMSCAPE with a new lineup und for sure with the best prog metal you can get. Detailed info about the new lineup will follow as soon as possible."

Souce blabbermouth, and official Dreamscape site.

 

[nightwish58]

This comes as a complete surprise to me. Please get Hubi back!!!!

 

[YtseJammer]

Unbelievable. I wonder if the new album ever sees the light of day.

Ironically, the drummer stays....seems like they've had as many drummers as Helloween!

 

[Rider of Theli]

wow, and they weren't even scheduled to play PPUSA VIII.

 

[Met-Al]

I can't imagine Dreamscape without Benno and Jan. Roland made such a great addition to the band as well! I now consider myself that much more fortunate for seeing them twice when I had the chance. I hope this turns out to be something like an Angra/Shaman deal, where we end up getting two kick-ass bands out of it.


Stay metal. Never rust.
Met-Al

 

[sh0kr0k]

This comes as a complete surprise to me. Please get Hubi back!!!!

Oh man, you beat me to it!! Hubi's wrapped up in his third album Trinity right now, but who knows what will happen after that

 

[Tess]

 

[rockyracoon]

What a shame. I was really hoping to see Dreamscape step up into a higher slot in the next few yrs, but tough to sustain momentum with all the lineup changes.


Would love to know the fate of the new album...

 

[truemindframe]

This makes me a sad panda

 

[Unca Kev]

This is quite surprising considering that the last I heard they were recording a new album (which I was really looking forward to)! They kicked ass at multiple ProgPowers and now Jan, Roland and Benno leave!?! If it makes them feel better/it works out better for them, then I support them. Being that I know what it's like to be in a band that you no longer want to be in, especially when you have good friends and even a best friend in the band. It's tough but, sometimes you have to leave to make things better for yourself and/or the band.

 

[J-Dubya 777]

I'm pretty bummed about this, but I wish them all the best of luck! They're cool dudes!

 

[Ascension]

Hmm...I was hoping to see Dreamscape at PPEU and Rene mentioned a line up change announcement coming soon.

 

[VenomGA]

I hope the best for everyone involved.

 

[edgeofthorns]

...and the moral of this story is:

enjoy your favorite bands in the now, because it's a safe bet things won't remain the same with them. It seems that lineup changes are a guarantee.

~Brian~

 

[sccaldwell]

I'm pretty bummed about this, but I wish them all the best of luck! They're cool dudes!

Well put, and I agree 1000%. This is going to be hard to overcome, but I'll remain hopeful that Dreamscape will rebound and continue to be an awesome band. I wish them all luck and continued success!!

Craig

 

[KingsGene]

Would love to know the fate of the new album...

"After a long period of waiting there is finally a release date for our new album, 5th Season. On Augusts 24th, 2007 it will be available, and with pride it is our pleasure to present you with our new masterpiece. "

 

[Bryan316]

Dude. Like.. DUUUUUUUDE.


I'm at a loss for words.

 

[adaher]

Although Wolfgang is the heart and soul of Dreamscape, I just can't see rebuilding the whole band with all new members other than Wolfgang and calling it Dreamscape and having it be accepted as Dreamscape.

 

[Harvester]

Although Wolfgang is the heart and soul of Dreamscape, I just can't see rebuilding the whole band with all new members other than Wolfgang and calling it Dreamscape and having it be accepted as Dreamscape.

Schaffer & Mustaine do it all the time.

I'm just sayin.... :Smug:

 

[adaher]

Really? I guess I don't follow those bands closely enough to know about all the lineup changes. I know that Megadeth has had a few guitarists(Friedman, Patrelli) and Iced Earth has had a few vocalists, but I didn't know the rhythm sections were turning over as well.